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Western Veterinary Partners

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(32) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & Equine
Western Veterinary Partners
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Western Veterinary Partners runs a multi-location veterinary group that draws strong praise from business partners and employees for leadership, organization, and genuine care for animals. Patient-facing experience is starkly divided: some highlight excellent surgical care and supportive staff, while others report dropped communications, cancelled appointments, high staff churn, and concern over how the company manages feedback.

Recent shift: Sentiment has polarized. Early reviews (3 years ago) emphasized facility excellence and surgeon skill. Recent reviews (2 months to 1 year) diverge sharply: business partner/employee reviews remain glowing, but patient-facing complaints intensify around communication, staff stability, and follow-up care. One reviewer reports their negative review was repeatedly removed and reposted since October 2024.

Praised for
  • devoted leadership and staff
  • organized and professional operations
  • animal welfare prioritized
  • state-of-the-art facilities
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and record-keeping
  • staff turnover and hard to reach
  • appointment cancellations
  • email spam and review removal
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Best for: business partners and employees seeking professional collaboration; pet owners prioritizing surgical expertise.
Think twice if: you value consistent phone access and stable staff relationships; appointment reliability is inconsistent across locations.

Strengths

  • experienced surgical team with modern facilities
  • strong internal operations and staff culture
  • multiple locations and service offerings

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Etheridge noted for surgical care at Wellshire Animal Hospital
  • Wellshire facility described as state-of-the-art and newly built
  • Cat Care Professionals in Lake Oswego operates under WVP ownership with reported staff turnover
  • multiple appointment cancellations reported at some locations
  • email communications flagged as spam-heavy by patients

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
communication gaps and record-keeping issues reported; some locations hard to reach by phone
Surgery & Specialty Care
Dr. Etheridge and surgical team praised for skill and calming bedside manner; state-of-the-art facility noted
Large Animal & Equine
limited direct review evidence on this service

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 21% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What surgeons work at Western Veterinary Partners?
Dr. Etheridge is named in reviews as performing spay/neuter and surgical procedures at Wellshire Animal Hospital in Denver.
Which locations does Western Veterinary Partners operate?
Reviews mention Wellshire Animal Hospital in Denver and Cat Care Professionals in Lake Oswego, Oregon; the business claims United States-wide service areas on their website.

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Last updated 2026-07-09