Veterinarians in Washington Park: ranked picks
Washington Park pet owners have a wide range of options nearby, from neighborhood clinics built on long-term relationships to specialty and emergency hospitals a short drive away in Englewood. This list weighs how each practice actually treats anxious pets, communicates on pricing, and follows up after visits, using our methodology to rank them rather than star ratings alone.
Several top-ranked practices, including Mountain Star and the VRCC locations, sit a bit outside Wash Park proper but draw regular referrals from the neighborhood for specialty work like ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. For everyday wellness visits and urgent care, Hampden Family Pet Hospital, South Platte Veterinary Hospital, and UrgentVet cover routine and same-day needs closer to home.
14 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampden Family Pet Hospital | 87 | 4.8 (1169) | — | Everyday care, complex cases |
| 2 | UrgentVet | 84 | 4.6 (288) | — | Same-day urgent care |
| 3 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology) | 77 | 4.4 (42) | — | Cardiology referrals |
| 4 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology) | 76 | 4.8 (21) | — | Cancer, radiation oncology |
| 5 | Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists | 94 | 5 (516) | — | Ophthalmology, dermatology referrals |
| 6 | Cherrelyn Animal Hospital | 76 | 4.4 (512) | — | Routine visits, reactive dogs |
| 7 | South Platte Veterinary Hospital | 91 | 4.8 (225) | — | Second opinions, transparent pricing |
| 8 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital | 72 | 4.2 (1517) | — | 24/7 emergency stabilization |
| 9 | A to Z Home Vet Care | 78 | 4.8 (60) | — | house call mobile |
| 10 | Belleview Animal Clinic | 78 | 4.5 (198) | — | general veterinary |
| 11 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology) | 44 | 2 (1) | — | surgery specialty |
| 12 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery) | 28 | — | — | surgery specialty |
| 13 | Donald S. Westfall, DVM | 26 | — | — | large animal equine |
| 14 | Dr. Chris Glawe | 26 | — | — | surgery specialty |
Ranked picks
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
score 87/100Vets take unhurried time with each pet and follow up personally, though a few reviewers flagged unclear reasons for repeat testing.
UrgentVet
score 84/100Seven-day, evening-hours access and Fear Free handling make it a solid urgent stop, though imaging and med costs vary.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
score 77/100Board-certified specialists here get praised for photo updates and patience through tough decisions, despite some pricing surprises.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
score 76/100Dr. Vernon's oncology team earns steady praise for honest options and aftercare, even with longer initial waits.
Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists
score 94/100Board-certified specialists and near-perfect reviews make this the top pick for complex eye and skin cases worth the drive.
Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
score 76/100Staff handle anxious and reactive pets well and keep appointments quick, though post-op planning drew serious complaints in one case.
South Platte Veterinary Hospital
score 91/100Owners credit this team with preventing unnecessary surgery and finding affordable meds without any sales pressure.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
score 72/100Skilled at critical-moment care and specialist coordination, but communication and pricing transparency are inconsistent.
A to Z Home Vet Care
score 78/100A to Z visits your home for exams and care, bringing a calm approach that suits anxious or behavior-sensitive pets.
Belleview Animal Clinic
score 78/100Belleview divides sharply on execution.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology)
score 44/100Review evidence is too limited to draw reliable conclusions.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery)
score 28/100No individual reviews were available to assess this business.
Donald S. Westfall, DVM
score 26/100Review evidence is limited: no individual review text is available to assess this practice's typical patient experience or service quality.
Dr. Chris Glawe
score 26/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.