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Arvada Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 506 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(506) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Surgery & Specialty CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareGeneral Veterinary Care
Arvada Veterinary Hospital
Services
Surgery & Specialty Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
506

What recent reviews say

Staff greet you warmly and appointments run without rush. Reviewers repeatedly praise Dr. Todd Smith and Dr. Crane for getting down with nervous pets, explaining diagnosis in detail, and showing genuine care. Same-day emergency slots appear standard, and pricing is transparent with no pressure for unnecessary tests.

The clinic handles routine wellness, surgery, dental work, and end-of-life care. Readers mention relief over fair costs and relief over having a vet who listens. A handful note the clinic's small but capable space. Rescue adoptions, senior pets, and reactive dogs all get the same patient attention.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient vets
  • friendly, warm staff
  • thorough exams and clear explanations
  • same-day appointments available
  • honest, fair pricing
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Best for: Owners of rescue pets, reactive dogs, and senior animals who want unhurried, compassionate care and clear cost explanations.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency appointments
  • Named vets known for patience with anxious pets
  • Honest pricing with no unnecessary upsells
  • Free first exam for new clients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Todd Smith and Dr. Crane named as primary vets
  • Gets down on floor to comfort pets before exams
  • Same-day slots for sick pets
  • Handles orthopedic and oral surgery on-site
  • End-of-life and humane euthanasia support
  • Small clinic space but equipped for surgical procedures

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams praised for clarity and unhurried pace.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Orthopedic and oral surgery handled in-house; reviewers trust the team.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Honest pricing, no pressure for unnecessary tests, transparent estimates.
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental cleaning offered with discount; one reviewer notes mouth issues handled competently.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 114 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
438
4
13
3
12
2
8
1
35

Common questions

Do you take same-day emergency appointments?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report getting same-day slots for sick pets, including kennel cough and other urgent issues.
Is there a cost for a first visit?
The business website lists the first exam for new clients as free.
Do you perform surgery on-site?
Yes. The clinic offers orthopedic surgery, oral surgery, spay/neuter, and mass removals in-house.
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Last updated 2026-07-06