How quickly can I get an appointment?

Reviewers report appointments within a few days, and one urgent case was seen the same day.

Do they handle nervous or large dogs?

Yes. Staff cooled down an overheated boxer and calmed her on the first visit; they've managed large Bernese Mountain Dogs and a 4-year reactive dog case.

What areas do you serve?

Their website lists Centennial, Littleton, Denver, and Englewood; they offer home visits.

Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 513 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(513) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineDental CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care

Services: General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews: 513

What recent reviews say

Cherrelyn earns strong loyalty for its warm, patient staff and vets who listen. Long-time clients praise quick appointment access, calm handling of anxious or large dogs, and willingness to explore conservative treatment before surgery. One complaint about refusal to examine an animal stands against dozens of glowing visits.

Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik are named for ACL injury advice and reactive dog care respectively. The clinic covers wellness, surgery, urgent care, home visits, and boarding across Centennial through Denver. Fair pricing and minimal wait times keep families coming back for years.

Praised for

kind and caring staff
friendly and welcoming
good with nervous pets
accessible appointments
thorough vets

Watch-outs

turned animal away without examination

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Best for: Owners of anxious, large, or reactive dogs who value patient, unhurried care.

Think twice if: One recent review reported the clinic turned an animal away without examination; ask about their intake policy before arrival.

Strengths

Staff remembered for genuine care and patience with difficult pets
Same-day or next-few-days appointment availability
Vets who explain options and try less invasive approaches first

Worth knowing

Dr. Jerry noted for offering conservative ACL injury treatment before surgery
Dr. Waznik praised for 4-year care of a reactive dog
Staff cooled down an overheated boxer and completed exam in under 30 minutes on first visit
Clinic keeps clients for years despite relocating out of area

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Routine checkups praised for thoroughness and patience; same-day or few-days access noted.
Surgery & Specialty Care: Dr. Jerry counseled conservative treatment path for ACL tear before considering surgery.
Large Animal & Equine: Staff skilled at handling large nervous dogs like Bernese Mountain Dogs and boxers.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Quick response to overheated pet; emergency visits described as confident, compassionate care.
House Call & Mobile Vet: Home visits offered per website; no detailed review feedback on this service.

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 61

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

410

Common questions

How quickly can I get an appointment?: Reviewers report appointments within a few days, and one urgent case was seen the same day.
Do they handle nervous or large dogs?: Yes. Staff cooled down an overheated boxer and calmed her on the first visit; they've managed large Bernese Mountain Dogs and a 4-year reactive dog case.
What areas do you serve?: Their website lists Centennial, Littleton, Denver, and Englewood; they offer home visits.

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