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Goodheart Animal Health Center

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 564 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(564) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineDental Care
Goodheart Animal Health Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
564

What recent reviews say

From exam room to surgery, the experience here centers on the animal. Veterinarians spend time explaining findings without pushing unnecessary tests, get down on the floor with nervous dogs, and keep owners present during procedures. Staff stay attentive throughout visits, send text updates on surgical recoveries, and remember regular patients by name. The facility itself is calm and clean, designed to reduce stress for anxious animals.

Reviewers consistently note the difference: this clinic felt less profit-driven and more genuinely invested in each animal's wellbeing. Dentistry, surgery, and routine care all earned specific praise. Staff like Dr. Powers, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Jordyn, and Haley are named repeatedly as warm and skilled. The "free happiness visits" for nervous pets and low-stress exam techniques stand out as uncommon in Denver practices.

Praised for
  • thorough, patient exams and clear explanations
  • gentle handling of anxious pets
  • genuinely patient-centered care without upselling
  • staff names remembered and praised
  • clean, calm facility with fear-free techniques
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Best for: Owners of anxious or reactive pets seeking calm, unhurried veterinary care.
Think twice if: No credible evidence to ground a caution.

Strengths

  • Fear-free techniques and low-stress handling for anxious pets
  • Named doctors and staff remembered across repeat visits
  • Clear explanations without pressure to overbill
  • Owner presence during procedures; text updates after surgery

Worth knowing

  • Named staff praised repeatedly: Dr. Powers, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Todd, Dr. Giron (Laura), Jordyn (front desk), Haley, Yesenia, Jen, Vivian
  • Fear-free techniques used; blood draws happen with owner present
  • No exam table during initial checks to reduce anxiety; floor-level exams common
  • Free happiness visits offered for nervous pets
  • Texted updates sent during and after surgical recoveries
  • Exam notes written on wall visible to owner during visit

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Exams praised as thorough, unhurried, with clear explanations of findings and next steps.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Surgical care and pre-operative consultations noted for good communication and owner updates.
Dental Care
Dental cleanings and work praised for calm handling of anxious pets during procedure.
Large Animal & Equine
No review evidence speaks to large-animal or equine care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer free exams or introductory visits?
Yes. The clinic offers free happiness visits for pets who are nervous, allowing them to visit, get treats, and build comfort without a full exam.
Can I stay in the room while my pet has procedures done?
Yes. Owner presence is standard during exams and some procedures (e.g., blood draws happen in the exam room with you present).
What should I know about the building?
The clinic features historic brick, open concept design with lots of windows, and is described by reviewers as clean and calm with a downtown feel.
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Last updated 2026-07-09