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VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 921 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(921) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & EquineLow-Cost & Affordable CareHouse Call & Mobile VetEmergency & Urgent Care
VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
921

What recent reviews say

VIDA earns loyalty through staff who genuinely care and move fast on diagnosis and treatment. Reviewers praise weekend hours, in-house pharmacy, affordable pricing, and follow-up calls, though some note inconsistent vets and a few report costly misdiagnosis.

Praised for
  • caring staff and vets
  • fast turnaround on diagnostics and meds
  • accessible weekend hours
  • gentle with anxious and exotic pets
  • follow-up calls after procedures
  • reasonably priced
Watch-outs
  • staff doctor consistency (different vet each visit)
  • occasional misdiagnosis
  • unnecessary procedures and tests
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Best for: Owners of small animals and exotics seeking accessible hours and follow-up care during recovery.
Think twice if: Those needing vet continuity should ask about provider rotation; a few reviewers reported costly misdiagnosis.

Strengths

  • open 7am-7pm including weekends
  • in-house pharmacy
  • experienced with exotic pets and small animals
  • quick diagnostic turnaround

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Zappos diagnosed kidney stones quickly
  • Dr. Gelatt praised for personable approach and conservative treatment
  • Susan at front desk named for helpfulness
  • In-house pharmacy with online ordering
  • Open 7am-7pm seven days a week
  • Herpetologist and exotic pets specialist on staff
  • Follow-up calls made after appointments and procedures

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff consistently described as kind and efficient; one reviewer reported misdiagnosis from newer doctor
Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast intake and diagnosis during urgent visits; team kept owner updated throughout the day
Surgery & Specialty Care
Post-surgical follow-up calls and attentive care during recovery praised
Veterinary Dental Care
Not clearly evidenced in reviews
Exotic & Avian Care
Experienced with rabbits, guinea pigs, herpetology; staff research-driven for complex exotic cases
Large Animal & Equine
Not clearly evidenced in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
720
4
48
3
18
2
20
1
115

Common questions

Can I get an appointment on weekends?
Yes, VIDA is open 7am-7pm seven days a week.
Do you fill prescriptions on site?
Yes, they have an in-house pharmacy with online ordering available.
Can you treat exotic pets like rabbits and guinea pigs?
Yes, they have exotic pets and herpetology specialists on staff.

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Last updated 2026-07-06