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Wellshire Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(351) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Wellshire Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
351

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe attentive vets (notably Dr. Monica Watterud and Dr. Molly Cominsky) who catch issues other clinics miss and take time to explain treatment options in detail. The team excels at calming nervous or reactive animals, reviewing prior records, and following up with specific recommendations.

Staff welcome new clients warmly and handle sensitive pricing conversations without pressure. The clinic maintains a clean facility with thoughtful touches like allowing cats to explore the exam room before appointments. Dogs with behavioral stress and cats with anxiety both receive consistent praise for gentle, stress-free visits.

Praised for
  • long-term care relationships
  • thorough diagnostic work
  • calm handling of anxious or reactive pets
  • knowledgeable and compassionate vets
  • caring front desk and vet tech staff
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or reactive animals, those relocating and needing thorough continuity of care.

Strengths

  • catches issues other vets miss through thorough examination
  • vets explain treatment options and medications in depth
  • staff trained to keep nervous and reactive pets calm
  • reviews old medical records before appointments

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Monica Watterud has long-term patient relationships spanning 10+ years
  • Dr. Molly Cominsky praised for expertise with cats
  • Vet tech Liz noted for educating owners on senior pet care
  • Front desk staff Maria praised for transparent vaccine cost breakdowns and payment plan flexibility
  • One reviewer caught undiagnosed tumor and early-stage cancer in their dog at first visit
  • Staff allow cats to wait in exam room before appointment to reduce stress
  • Follow-up emails sent after visits with specific care recommendations

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Multiple reviewers praise vets for catching issues missed by previous clinics and thorough follow-up care.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Early-stage cancer detection and tumor surgery mentioned; post-operative follow-up with email recommendations.
Veterinary Dental Care
One reviewer noted nail trim service with gentle, anxiety-aware handling of nervous cats.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No review text directly addresses emergency/urgent care; category evidence too thin to grade.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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5

Common questions

Do you have evening or weekend hours?
Hours are published daily; call 303-758-1455 or check their website to confirm availability before visiting.
Can you work with pets that get stressed or aggressive at the vet?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention staff keeping anxious, reactive, and stressed dogs calm; they allow cats to explore the exam room before the appointment to reduce anxiety.
How much does a new client visit cost?
A new client exam is $50, according to their website.

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Last updated 2026-07-06