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South Platte Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 225 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(225) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Surgery & Specialty CareGeneral Veterinary CareDental Care
South Platte Veterinary Hospital
Services
Surgery & Specialty Care, General Veterinary Care, Dental Care
Reviews
225

What recent reviews say

Staff and vets earn trust through calm expertise and genuine care. They spend time with nervous animals, explain treatment paths clearly, and avoid pushing unnecessary procedures. Notable for second-opinion care that often leads to less invasive outcomes, and for following up after appointments. Pricing is transparent and described as reasonable; the team treats cancer diagnoses and end-of-life moments with emotional support that keeps people coming back.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, thorough doctors
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • honest about costs and options
  • handles anxious pets well
  • fast appointments and access
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Best for: Pet owners seeking second opinions and owners with anxious or difficult animals.

Strengths

  • doctors willing to challenge other vets' diagnoses
  • staff named Drake and Dr. Graf widely praised by name
  • follow-up calls after appointments
  • second opinions often avoid costly surgery

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Charlie and Dr. Wood named as standouts
  • Drake (technician) explicitly praised for patient hand-holding
  • Dr. Graf noted for gentleness and Saturday availability
  • Follow-up calls documented in multiple reviews
  • Willingness to search pharmacies for cheaper medications
  • Provided tissues and water to emotional client
  • One patient reported accommodations same-day

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough wellness exams; patients trust routine care and vaccination decisions.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Second opinions often reveal less invasive paths; one client avoided expensive ACL surgery with conservative plan.
Dental Care
Tartar control and dental procedures mentioned as part of routine care; transparent pricing.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 108 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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9

Common questions

Do you offer same-day or short-notice appointments?
Yes, reviewers report booking appointments within hours or on short notice, and one patient received care when arriving early for a scheduled visit.
Will you search for affordable medication options?
Dr. Charlie has taken time to search pharmacy websites to find lower-cost options for clients, per one review.
Are you open weekends?
Yes, reviewers mention Saturday appointments and weekend availability.

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Last updated 2026-07-09