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Best Veterinarians in Denver, CO

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Denver Veterinarians on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Providers

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Denver, CO 80211

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4.0 (143)

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Urban Vet is a one-stop veterinary hospital that serves patients throughout Denver. The veterinarians at Urban Vet have over 40 years of total experience, offering various services, including dental radiography, acupuncture, laser therapy, and travel assistance. Urban Vet started in 2003 and later on expanded to a 5,000 square foot health facility in 2012. Urban Vet is an active member of the American Animal Hospital Association.

Denver, CO 80204

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3.5 (107)
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4.8 (30)

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Downtown Animal Care Center is a full-service veterinary hospital in Denver. Services include orthopedic procedures, senior pet care, surgery, preventative care, blood work, dentistry, vaccinations, spay and neuter, and radiology. The office prides itself on affordable and compassionate animal care services.

Denver, CO 80204

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4.9 (14)

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The Center for Animal Wellness provides animal care throughout the Denver metro area. Services include examinations, dentistry, anesthesia, surgical services, radio wave surgery, laser therapy, pain management, dietary counseling, acupuncture, chiropractic solutions, and behavioral therapy. Emergency care is also available. Owner Dr. Aubrey Lavizzo, DVM is on the Board of Directors of the Animal Assistance Foundation and is an affiliate faculty member of the Admissions and Mentoring Committees of the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences.

Thornton, CO 80602

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4.0 (83)
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5.0 (4)

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Caring Hands provides veterinary care to pets in and around Thornton. Services include dermatology, cardiology, dental care, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia, microchipping, pet nutrition, heartworms, wellness exams, surgical procedures, and grooming. Holistic care includes acupuncture and laser therapy. Founder Brett Rhoades, DVM is a member of American Association of Feline Practitioners and American Animal Hospital Association. Daycare and boarding are also available.

Denver, CO 80224

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4.5 (91)
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4.9 (16)

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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic is a Denver animal care facility that has been caring for pets for nearly 20 years. The office is comprised of six experienced veterinarians who guarantee their client's high-quality care. Services include canine and feline preventative care, geriatric care, dental care, microchipping, nutritional counseling, pain management, surgical services, routine checkups, and vaccinations.

Denver, CO 80210

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4.5 (91)

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Park Animal Hospital & Wellness Center serves pets throughout Denver from its Washington Park office. Practice areas include wellness care, and comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental treatment. Holistic options including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbal remedies are also available. Dr. Christina Spears, Dr. Leslie Morgan, and Dr. Cheryl Adams have more than 20 years of veterinary experience and guarantee friendly, personalized, compassionate, and loving animal care.

Denver, CO 80249

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4.5 (33)

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Green Valley Ranch Pet Center provides animal care in and around Northeast Denver. Dr. Edgardo Hinojosa, MVZ, DVM has been practicing for more than ten years and involves himself in the community by speaking about the importance of caring for animals to local kindergarten and first graders. The office serves surgical care, digital x-ray, dental services, and grooming. There is also a laboratory and pharmacy in-house.

Denver, CO 80211

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4.5 (112)
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4.8 (37)

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Highlands Animal Clinic in Denver serves patients in and around the Highlands Square area. Dr. Allison Jenkins is a Certified Vet Acupuncturist and is a past participant in a wildlife research program in South Africa and equine toxicology research program on Easter Island. Services include wellness services, internal medicine, acupuncture, surgery, and dental care. The office features in-house blood machines, digital radiography, dental radiography, anesthetic monitoring equipment, and heated cages.

Aurora, CO 80013

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3.5 (91)
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4.1 (76)

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Since 1985, Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital is an Aurora animal care facility. The full-service animal hospital provides allergy testing, boarding, cancer treatment, cardiology, dental care, dermatology, EKG, end-of-life care, exotic pet care, nutrition, stem cell therapy, and more. Office-wide affiliations include accredited membership by American Animal Hospital Association, and general membership with Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

Denver, CO 80207

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4.5 (145)
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4.5 (31)

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Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center has served the Northeast Denver community since 2011. Services include preventative medicine, dentistry, care for puppies and kittens, radiology, laser therapy, acupuncture, emergency medicine, senior care, surgery, and cardiology. The office prides itself on creating a stress-free and compassionate environment for pets and holds accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association.

Aurora, CO 80016

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3.5 (66)

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Happy Tails Veterinary Care is an American Animal Hospital Association-accredited animal care facility in Aurora. Services include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, diagnostics, and endoscopy. Minimally invasive procedures are also available and include Gastropexy, Cryptorchidism, mass removal, biopsy, foreign body removal, and more. The clinic is open seven days a week.

Denver, CO 80209

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4.5 (65)
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5.0 (7)

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Since 1997, Denver Animal Hospital has been serving pets in the Washington Park neighborhood. Services include anesthesia, behavioral counseling, cardiology, dental care, home visits, microchips, internal medicine, nutritional counseling, radiology, wellness care, and surgery. Founder Dan Berman, DVM maintains his philosophy of establishing a close relationship between veterinarian and patient.

Denver, CO 80227

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5.0 (37)
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4.5 (32)

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Bear Valley Veterinary Care Center in Denver is a full-service veterinary medical facility. Accreditations include American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, and Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society. Services include laser therapy, dental care, preventative care, ultrasound, medial patellar luxation repair, early detection, nutrition, boarding, senior animal treatments, behavioral therapy, echocardiography, and more.

Denver, CO 80220

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4.5 (33)
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4.8 (1)

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Montclair Animal Clinic provides care to pets in and around Denver, Stapleton, and Aurora. The office guarantees its clients quality veterinary medicine, and friendly, compassionate service. Services include anesthesia, behavioral medicine, boarding, dental care, emergency care, hospice care, microchipping, nutritional counseling, pain management, radiology, senior care, vaccinations, and more.

3550 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110

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4.0 (31)
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5.0 (1)

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is a veterinary practice serving Denver from its Englewood and Lafayette branches. Its team includes board-certified specialists in various areas, including oncology, neurology, radiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery. The practice employs anesthesiologists who create personalized plans to reduce pets’ pain while monitoring their vital signs. Its other services are diagnostic imaging, acupuncture, and rehabilitation. BluePearl Pet Hospital, founded in 2008, has over 110 locations across the country. It is part of the Mars Veterinary Health global network of clinics and laboratories.

Lakewood, CO 80226

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4.5 (52)
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4.9 (24)

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Wadsworth Animal Hospital is a Lakewood veterinary clinic that has served the Greater Denver community for nearly 40 years. The office holds accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association and Better Business Bureau. Services include pet spay and neuter, nutrition, wellness, surgery, dental care, puppy and kitten care, emergency care, acupuncture, vaccinations, dermatology, senior pet care, and more.

Denver, CO 80247

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3.5 (211)
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4.2 (32)

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Broadview Animal Clinic, Inc. has been providing veterinary care to the Denver area for more than 40 years. The office serves all breeds of dogs and cats. Services include exams, microchip, pedicure, heartworm test, vaccines, surgical procedures, radiology, dentistry, and cold laser therapy. Health certificates for domestic flights are also available. James Wingert, DVM is active in local and state veterinary organizations. The clinic is a member of the Pet Health Network and is Better Business Bureau accredited.

Compare our Top Veterinarians

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Urban Vet Care
Denver, CO 80211
Downtown Animal Care Center
Denver, CO 80204
The Center For Animal Wellness
Denver, CO 80204
Caring Hands
Thornton, CO 80602
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Denver, CO 80224
Park Animal Hospital and Wellness Center
Denver, CO 80210
Green Valley Ranch Pet Center
Denver, CO 80249
Highlands Animal Clinic
Denver, CO 80211
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital
Aurora, CO 80013
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center
Denver, CO 80207
Happy Tails Veterinary Care
Aurora, CO 80016
Denver Animal Hospital
Denver, CO 80209
Bear Valley Veterinary Care Center
Denver, CO 80227
Montclair Animal Clinic
Denver, CO 80220
BluePearl Pet Hospital
3550 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110
Wadsworth Animal Hospital
Lakewood, CO 80226
Broadview Animal Clinic, Inc
Denver, CO 80247

FAQs

  • Introduction

    If you're a pet owner, you're probably familiar with companion animal veterinarians. This type of vet is a general practitioner who provides preventative care, diagnosis, treatments, and surgical services for dogs, cats, and other common pets. Some vets specialize in the care of exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets. There are veterinarians for livestock and large animals, too. These vets focus on providing care for cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals on the farm.

    Veterinarians can choose to specialize in areas such as nutrition, oncology, cardiology, and many others. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) currently recognizes more than 40 fields of study and 22 veterinary specialist organizations nationwide.
  • How often should I bring my pet in for an exam?

    This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).

  • What are the benefits of having my pet spayed or neutered?

    Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.

  • Should my pet be on heartworm medication?

    Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.

  • How often should my pets be vaccinated?

    In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.

  • Are you supposed to brush your dog’s or cat’s teeth?

    Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.

  • Is it safe for my cat or dog to be vegan?

    According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.