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The Neighborhood Vets

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 136 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(136) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
The Neighborhood Vets
Services
General Veterinary Care, Dental Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
136

What recent reviews say

Walk in to find staff who treat animals like their own and explain every decision without pressure. Owners return for years because the three named doctors-Davies, Schroeder, and Engmark-are patient with fearful pets and work quickly on urgent cases. One reviewer's 25-year loyalty speaks to consistency, though a single costly diagnostic visit that yielded no treatment plan broke another owner's trust.

Surgical cases like laparoscopic spays and ACL repairs earn praise for skill and aftercare. Prices are called affordable for the caliber, yet one owner felt over-tested and under-treated during a gastrointestinal case. Their website claims Low Stress Handling certification and over 40 years operating in South Denver; the team is all-female and woman-owned.

Praised for
  • gentle with fearful and anxious pets
  • clear explanations and transparent pricing
  • caring, personal touch across all staff
  • experienced doctors (Dr. Davies, Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Engmark)
  • affordable fees relative to quality
Watch-outs
  • over-testing without clear diagnosis or treatment plan
  • high costs for diagnostics not followed by prescribed care
  • dismissive response to owner medical judgment
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Best for: Owners of fearful or anxious pets, families seeking long-term surgical and preventive care partnerships, large dog owners.
Think twice if: One owner reported spending $982 on tests and imaging without a treatment plan or prescribed medication. If your pet's condition needs clear next steps and hands-on care follow-up, confirm that expectation upfront.

Strengths

  • experienced surgical program (laparoscopic spay, TPLO, gastropexy procedures)
  • same-day urgent care availability
  • staff known by name and long-term loyalty
  • affordable pricing relative to quality and procedural options

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Davies: Low Stress Handling certified, fast diagnostician (foxtail detection), available same-day for urgent cases
  • Dr. Schroeder: specializes in geriatric dogs, takes time explaining treatment options
  • Dr. Engmark: works with regular clients over years
  • Shannon (staff): noted for quick urgent-care response and compassion
  • laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy procedure performed
  • TPLO (canine ACL) surgery supported through recovery
  • Lebrella injection (monthly allergy management) available
  • recent clinic renovation completed

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
praised for preventive care, wellness exams, and patient explanations; one owner felt over-tested without follow-up treatment plan
Dental Care
listed as service but no review detail available
Exotic & Avian Care
listed as service but no review detail available
Large Animal & Equine
listed as service but no review detail available
Surgery & Specialty Care
strong praise for laparoscopic spays, gastropexy, and TPLO ACL surgery; skilled, reassuring surgical team

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 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they see urgent or same-day cases?
Yes. Review evidence shows they fit urgent cases same-day even during full schedules, and charge roughly half of some competitors' urgent care rates.
Are they good with fearful or anxious pets?
Yes, multiple reviews describe pets excited to visit and doctors described as excellent with fearful animals. Their website claims Low Stress Handling certification for Dr. Davies.
Do they perform surgery in-house?
Yes. Reviews confirm laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy, TPLO (ACL repair), and other surgical procedures performed on-site with skilled teams and supportive aftercare.
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Last updated 2026-07-09