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GoodVets Golden

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 127 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(127) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareSurgery & Specialty CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
GoodVets Golden
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
127

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently experience staff who treat pets like family and remember them by name on return visits. Dr. Hess and Dr. Knerr build trust with anxious animals and follow up after appointments. Dental work is priced fairly with no pressure to buy extras, and complex cases like tumor removal and infection resolution show thorough diagnostics and clear treatment plans.

The facility is clean and professional. Staff stay present during procedures to keep pets comfortable, take detailed notes, and send condolences cards for pets that pass. People new to the area report choosing GoodVets for long-term care based on single emergency visits alone.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for anxious pets
  • staff remember and bond with animals
  • follow-up calls and aftercare
  • transparent pricing without upselling
  • skilled dentistry and surgical outcomes
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Best for: People with anxious or rescue pets needing long-term trusted care

Strengths

  • Staff bond with pets and recall them by name
  • Specialized skill with anxious and rescue animals
  • Follow-up calls and condolence cards
  • No hard-sell upselling on services

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Hess and Dr. Knerr named as standout veterinarians
  • Hannah Morgan and technician Lacey named for emergency/trauma care
  • Dental surgery with upfront quotes matching final bills
  • Tumor removal and post-operative infection management
  • Staff stay present during procedures and show animals each step before treating
  • Condolences cards sent to families after pet loss
  • Chip scanning for strays with successful reunion outcome

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vaccination updates and routine checkups praised for professional friendly approach
Surgery & Specialty Care
Dental surgery and tumor removal with detailed post-op care and clear treatment planning
Emergency & Urgent Care
Bite wounds handled with calm assessment and detailed documentation for legal follow-up

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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8

Common questions

Do they follow up after appointments?
Yes. Reviewers report receiving follow-up calls after visits and appointments to check on how pets are recovering.
Will they pressure me to buy unnecessary treatments?
No. Multiple reviewers appreciated that the practice does not upsell extra services and provides transparent quotes upfront for dental and surgical work.
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Last updated 2026-07-09