What are the costs for spaying and neutering?

Dog spay: $222–$318; dog neuter: $196–$258; cat spay: $166; cat neuter: $125. A presurgical exam ($50) is required, and bloodwork ($120–$242) is mandated for animals over 3 years old.

What is the late and cancellation policy?

Arriving over 10 minutes late incurs a $19 fee. Missed appointments not cancelled 24 hours in advance incur a $39 fee.

True Companions Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,045 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1045) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine

Services: General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews: 1045

What recent reviews say

Strong loyal core praises True Companions for affordable care and genuine compassion, with Dr. O'Brien earning particular recognition for expertise. Recent visits show marked improvement in professionalism and calm management. However, front office failures around medication refills and records retrieval have caused long-term clients to leave, and some reviewers report harsh handling of anxious dogs and unexplained high surgical estimates that feel designed to discourage return visits.

The clinic serves general exams, spaying and neutering, vaccinations, laser therapy, and parvo treatment. Pricing is transparent and budget-friendly for routine care. Concerns centre on inconsistency between exceptional vet care and poor communication or handling by some staff, plus friction in the intake experience for nervous animals.

Recent shift: Recent reviews (1–3 weeks ago) show marked improvement in professionalism and calm, organized appointment experience compared to earlier visits. One reviewer explicitly noted a "360° turnaround" in service quality and staff demeanor, suggesting operational or staffing changes have improved consistency.

Praised for

gentle handling of animals
knowledgeable vets (especially Dr. O'Brien)
caring and professional staff
affordable pricing
improved service quality

Watch-outs

poor front office communication
inconsistent vet quality and handling
disorganized record-keeping
mismanaged appointment environment
unclear/inflated surgical quotes

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Best for: Budget-conscious owners seeking routine care and preventive services, especially those who value affordability and expertise with medical complications.

Think twice if: Owners of nervous or reactive dogs should research handling practices first; front office communication gaps have frustrated long-term clients, and surgical quote inconsistencies warrant direct conversation before booking.

Strengths

Affordable pricing for routine surgery and care
Dr. O'Brien's expertise with sick and anxious animals
Transparent surgical pricing on website
Recent organizational improvements and calmer intake process

Worth knowing

Dr. David O'Brien praised for expertise with prolonged illness and calm demeanor
Website lists specific prices for exams ($50), dog spay ($222–$318), dog neuter ($196–$258), cat neuter ($125), cat spay ($166), vaccinations tech fee ($23), microchip ($50)
Presurgical bloodwork required for animals over 3 years ($120–$242)
Late fee ($19) and missed appointment fee ($39) disclosed
Medication refill errors in December and June led to client departure after 20+ years
One reviewer reported unsafe sedation dosage for small dog
Recent reviewer noted marked improvement in professionalism and stress-free experience versus previous visits

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Reviewers consistently praise vaccinations, exams, and routine preventive care at affordable rates; front office errors undermined trust for at least one 20+ year client.
Surgery & Specialty Care: Spays and neuters at low cost earn praise from satisfied clients; one reviewer received unexplained $1,000+ quote for neuter with listed items appearing duplicated, raising concerns about transparency in complex cases.
Dental Care: No direct review evidence of dental services.
Exotic & Avian Care: No direct review evidence of exotic or avian services.
Large Animal & Equine: No direct review evidence of large animal or equine services.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 47

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What are the costs for spaying and neutering?: Dog spay: $222–$318; dog neuter: $196–$258; cat spay: $166; cat neuter: $125. A presurgical exam ($50) is required, and bloodwork ($120–$242) is mandated for animals over 3 years old.
What is the late and cancellation policy?: Arriving over 10 minutes late incurs a $19 fee. Missed appointments not cancelled 24 hours in advance incur a $39 fee.
Do they take drop-ins?: No; appointments are required.

Contact

Phone: +1303-595-0532
Website: https://truecompanions.org/
Address: 1000 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204

Last verified 2026-07-09

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00-20:00
Tuesday: 08:00-20:00
Wednesday: 08:00-20:00
Thursday: 08:00-20:00
Friday: 08:00-20:00
Saturday: 08:00-14:00
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

ExamsSpay and neuterVaccinationsLaser therapyOutpatient parvo treatmentMicrochipping

Published prices

Exams: $50.00
Dog neuter: $196 - $258
Dog spay: $222 - $318
Cat neuter: $125
Cat spay: $166
Presurgical exam: $50

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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