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GoodVets RiNo

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(46) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
GoodVets RiNo
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
46

What recent reviews say

Owners consistently praise Sadrac and the broader team for emergency availability, follow-up calls, and genuine care-especially for anxious pets and service animals. Recent concerns about rising appointment fees (now $95), staff turnover, and pressure to run unnecessary diagnostics suggest the clinic's initial edge may be dulling.

Recent shift: Shift toward higher costs (appointment now $95, planning coverage reduced) and staff turnover noted by one long-term customer as eroding initial consistency and attention to detail.

Praised for
  • responsive emergency care
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • flexible payment options
  • thorough follow-up calls
  • clean, welcoming facility
Watch-outs
  • high appointment fees
  • parking challenges
  • staff turnover affecting consistency
  • pushy upselling of tests
  • pricing increases over time
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Best for: Owners seeking same-day emergency slots and compassionate follow-up care for anxious or service animals.
Think twice if: Parking is tight and appointment costs have risen sharply ($95 base); staff turnover and high diagnostic pressure are emerging concerns.

Strengths

  • same-day or next-day appointments
  • named staff proactively follow up by phone
  • transparent about costs and payment plans
  • calm handling of anxious and young dogs

Worth knowing

  • Sadrac named as exceptional for emergency scheduling and care
  • Dr. Smith noted for end-of-life compassion and extended time with families
  • Kait mentioned for thorough question answering
  • Appointment fees cited at $95; nail trim at $32
  • Staff make same-day bookings and provide follow-up calls within days
  • Flexible payment arrangements offered for financial hardship
  • Open 7 days per week

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Strong follow-up care and transparent advice; some concern about upselling diagnostics.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Praised for same-day or next-day scheduling and efficient, thorough evaluation under pressure.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Limited direct evidence; IVDD management mentioned positively in one review.
Veterinary Dental Care
Nail trim pricing ($32) appears high relative to alternatives ($15 elsewhere).
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed but no review evidence of this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get a same-day or next-day appointment?
Yes; multiple reviewers report booking same-day slots and one received an appointment the next day. Staff contact you beforehand to discuss records transfer.
Do you offer payment plans or flexible billing?
Yes; the clinic worked with one owner facing monetary hardship to manage the bill.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes; open 7 days per week. One reviewer noted the clinic provided referrals to another vet open on Sunday when GoodVets was closed that day.

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Last updated 2026-07-06