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Broadview Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 2,749 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(2749) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Broadview Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
2749

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients praise Broadview for fair prices, friendly staff, and quick emergency care, but recent visits expose troubling inconsistency. One veterinarian draws repeated complaints for dismissiveness and poor exam quality, while check-in mishaps, staff rudeness, and unexplained medication markups have eroded trust among loyal customers who once considered the clinic reliably affordable and transparent.

The clinic's emergency response (same-day surgery for a dog with a swallowed rock) and routine services remain solid, yet staff turnover, unresponsive management, and a vet whose bedside manner leaves clients confused have left even 30-year patrons questioning whether to stay.

Recent shift: Recent appointments and billing issues, plus staff turnover limiting available vets, have eroded the trust of longtime clients who once viewed Broadview as reliably affordable and transparent. One client with 30 years history now questions staying.

Praised for
  • friendly, helpful front desk staff
  • knowledgeable and experienced veterinarians
  • fair, affordable pricing
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • fast emergency response and same-day surgery capability
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent vet quality and demeanor; one vet (Jason Rucker) repeatedly cited as dismissive and short
  • appointment scheduling and check-in failures
  • recent sharp price increases on specific medications not justified by vendor costs
  • insufficient physical exams during appointments
  • front desk rudeness and inattentiveness
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable routine care and emergency response, particularly those with multiple pets or long-term care needs.
Think twice if: You value consistent, attentive vet bedside manner or want transparent medication pricing; staff turnover and one vet's dismissive approach have frustrated recent clients.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency surgery capability
  • Fair pricing compared to other Denver clinics
  • Experienced staff with long tenure
  • Online appointment scheduling

Worth knowing

  • Front desk staff member Tammy specifically praised for helpfulness
  • Dr. Jason Rucker repeatedly cited as dismissive and short with clients
  • Recent staff turnover has reduced available veterinarians
  • Emergency case example: dog that swallowed a rock received same-day surgery
  • ProHeart 12 injection increased 91% in one year; Cytopoint increased 97%, per client complaint

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Affordable prices and experienced staff praised, but inconsistent exam thoroughness reported; some vets skip basic checks like teeth, ears, paws.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast response with same-day surgery capacity highly valued; one client's dog received emergency rock removal surgery same day.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery offered; emergency surgery capability confirmed by positive client outcome.
Veterinary Dental Care
Limited review evidence; no direct praise or complaint about dental-specific services mentioned.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Described as much more affordable than competitor clinics; however, recent medication price increases (91-97%) on specific drugs questioned by long-term client as not in line with vendor cost hikes.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2170
4
231
3
70
2
67
1
211

Common questions

Can I book an appointment online?
Yes, online scheduling is available, though reviews note appointments can be two months out and check-in has sometimes failed to locate reservations.
How much is an office exam?
$69.00 according to their website.
Do you handle emergency surgeries?
Yes; one client reported their dog received same-day surgery after swallowing a rock, with the clinic getting them in right away.

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Last updated 2026-07-06