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Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(17) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Large Animal & EquineGeneral Veterinary Care
Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC
Services
Large Animal & Equine, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
17

What recent reviews say

Dr. Tucci and Dr. Zagrodzki excel at rehabilitation and acupuncture for dogs recovering from injury, surgery, or age-related decline. Reviewers consistently report their animals regain mobility and pain relief within weeks, and both doctors handle anxious pets with unusual calm and kindness.

Praised for
  • skilled with alternative therapies
  • compassionate and gentle handling
  • helps animals regain mobility
  • good listener, answers questions
  • office atmosphere is welcoming
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Best for: dogs and cats recovering from injury, surgery, or mobility loss; anxious animals who do not respond to standard vets
Think twice if: this clinic focuses on complementary therapies, not primary veterinary care for illness diagnosis; pair with a general vet for medical issues

Strengths

  • specializes in animal rehabilitation post-surgery or injury
  • acupuncture and chiropractic for pain and mobility
  • both staff handle anxious animals with calm
  • personalized attention and clear explanations

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jennifer Tucci holds CVA (Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist), CVMMP, and CVFT credentials
  • Dr. Amber Zagrodzki is CVA certified
  • reviewers report mobility improvements within weeks for dogs with spinal injuries, ACL tears, and age-related decline
  • clinic fitted harnesses and provided care coaching for disabled dogs
  • reviewers note the office does not smell like a typical vet clinic

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
reviewers describe general exams, consultation, and care coaching, though this is not the clinic's main focus
Large Animal & Equine
no equine cases mentioned in reviews; large-animal category may overstate actual service

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 31 large animal & equine businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 83
Review volume 55
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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17
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Common questions

Does Dr. Tucci handle anxious dogs?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report anxious dogs who typically need a muzzle at the vet will relax and greet Dr. Tucci happily, even for acupuncture.
Can acupuncture help a dog with arthritis or mobility loss?
Yes. Reviewers report their dogs regain mobility and show decreased pain within weeks of acupuncture combined with chiropractic or laser therapy.
Does the clinic serve both Denver and surrounding areas?
Their website lists service areas as Lakewood and Denver, CO.
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Last updated 2026-07-06