I had brought my sweet girl Nessie here for many years when she had joint issues or if ever there…read morewas a problem and I couldn't get her to her regular vet. She graduated some PT training with them, gave me much anxiety when her legs would hurt her, and they were always the very best at sending her home with me happy and healthy. Sadly, the last time I brought her here, it was too late to save her. Nessie was a Bernese Mountain Dog and she had hemangiosarcoma which was undiagnosed. Her symptoms the morning of her passing was primarliy lethargy, not wanting food, and pale gums. Within moments of me realizing she wasn't doing well, I got her into the car and sped to the hospital. As we were driving her symptoms got worse and I called ahead to ask for immediate help. The team was out front when we arrived and we got her onto a gurnee. I wiped out one of her eye boogers and told her I'd be right there to take care of her. Nessie sadly didn't make it to surgery. Her heart gave out before we could help her. But I know she got the best way to leave this earth as she was barely in pain and she wouldn't have liked the cancer treatment we were planning for her. The team did a really good job helping me through the hardest thing I've ever been through. My one regret is I wish I had woken earlier that day and tried to get her help faster. But sometimes things don't go the way we want. I hope if you're in need of urgent care, you can get your pup here swiftly and allow the team to do their very best. It's a hard job these Vets and the team have, taking care of our sweet angels. I've put off on writing this review as even though it's been three months, still feels very fresh to not have my sweetheart by my side. Thank you team for all your help. She was the very best girl.

We came to Wheat Ridge ER when our dog hadn't eaten for 3-4 days. We didn't know what was wrong…read more They ended up keeping her overnight so they can do an ultrasound. Based on her bloodwork, her liver enzymes were heavily elevated. We had her there for about 2 days then got her because we were waiting on lab results and we knew we wanted her at home after a few days. Although it was a pricey visit. She was well taken care of. We still don't know why she didn't want to eat or anything not by the fault of the hospital or anything. Our dog is just a mystery. We had a follow up and liver enzymes had decreased which was a good sign. Our dog is still with us but not sure for how much longer since she is a senior dog who still refuses to eat her kidney food. But we are doing what we can but we are happy with the way our dog was treated here. Everyone was very nice and attentive and answered all of our questions.

It's closed. We drove there with an emergency and it was clearly abandoned..very glad my dog still…read moreended up being okay.

The earlier bad reviews astonish me, and all I can come up with is since Blue Pearl took over late…read moresummer 2022, things have changed dramatically in the right direction. Here's our story. We moved from Seattle to Albuquerque June 2022. Our 5-yr old German Shepherd had just been diagnosed with end stage liver disease and had begun needing abdominocenteses, a procedure where accumulated fluid is removed from the abdomen. Every 3-5 weeks, 2-4 liters of fluid would accumulate and have to be removed. We had it done at a Blue Pearl facility in Seattle/Kirkland three times before we moved, and it was very stressful for her until the last time when the vet used a different technique and let me be with her, so we could avoid any sedative or drugs, which is imperative when the liver isn't functioning well. We got to Albuquerque, and the first new patient appt at our chosen clinic was 10 weeks out, and the ERs in ABQ didn't perform this procedure. Since we'd had so much good care at Blue Pearl in Seattle/Kirkland, we searched for a Blue Pearl locally. The closest were Phoenix and Denver. We chose to drive the 8 hrs up to Denver. Because fluid accumulation is unpredictable, we can't always go to our vet in ABQ even now. The procedure takes an hour, so the vet can't fit you in between other appts, so we've had to go to Blue Pearl Lakewood 4 times now. Each time we've seen Dr. Jill Bull, and each time her assistants have been remarkable. All the intake staff and medical staff have been professional, efficient, very compassionate, kind... We've interacted with many different support staff on the phone and in person since last July and have only had good to exceptional experiences with everyone. Dr. Bull is everything I look for in a vet. On our first visit, she listened to our 3 prior experiences with the procedure and agreed to use the other technique that had worked so well for our dog the last time in Seattle. She cared more for our dog's well-being than doing it the "easy" way. Dr. Bull is a fantastic vet. She listens, she considers, she's professional, kind, compassionate, clearly skilled in technique, patient and adaptable to situations as they develop. Because our dog was not sedated, and we had to keep her still for an hour, things changed often, and Dr. Bull and her tech (Bree was beyond fantastic) took all in stride and made everything work well. Our dog was calm, and all has gone very well all 4 times despite different circumstances each time. Our 4th visit was Jan 6, 2023, and Dr. Bull told us she'd recently been made facility director for Blue Pearl Lakewood. Finally, the right person for the right job - she'll still be treating patients, so it's a win-win for all. I hate HMOs, but back in Seattle during COVID, Blue Pearl was the only place that allowed me inside with my dog, which is why I chose them over everyone else. They were super strict with COVID protocol, but they knew you can only give exceptional care if the animal's person is directly involved, not just talking on the phone as they wait for hours in their car in the outside parking lot. I have been deeply pleased with Blue Pearl's clearly putting the animal's welfare over their own convenience, and the ensuing care my dog received at Blue Pearl Kirkland/Seattle was excellent as well as at Blue Pearl Lakewood, CO. I can't say enough good about Blue Pearl, wherever I've gone. Maybe now that they've taken over in Lakewood, the bad reviews will only be about money (ER visits are rarely cheap.) And btw, although the fee is higher at Blue Pearl Lakewood ER for the procedure than at my local vet (not an ER in Albuquerque), it's still very reasonable. (It's half what I was paying at Blue Pearl Seattle.)

I brought my nine-year-old Pomeranian to Animal Urgent Care after a seizure because his regular…read moreveterinarian had not yet opened. I approved bloodwork to look for metabolic causes of the seizure. The bloodwork was useful and ultimately showed no obvious peripheral cause. What I found frustrating was discovering that an IV catheter had also been placed at a charge of $120. I do not recall consenting to catheter placement; I recall specifically consenting to the bloodwork. No fluids or medications were administered through the catheter during his visit. The medical record states that catheter placement was approved, which does not match my recollection of the conversation. After several hours, the treatment provided consisted of examination/observation, bloodwork and placement of the unused catheter. Hospitalization for continued neurologic observation was recommended, which I declined in favor of taking him home and following up with his regular veterinarian, who knows his neurologic history and current medications. I understand why an emergency clinic might want IV access available in case another seizure occurs. My concern is not that the clinicians considered it medically reasonable; my concern is that a $120 procedure was performed that I do not believe I authorized, and I did not understand until later that the catheter had not been used to administer any treatment. In an emergency, owners are frightened and making decisions quickly. Clear communication about what is being proposed, what it costs, whether it is diagnostic, therapeutic or precautionary, and obtaining explicit consent before proceeding are extremely important. My primary concern is the IV catheter and the lack of consent. The catheter had already been placed before the veterinarian came to speak with me. I was never asked whether I authorized placement of an IV catheter, and I was never told that it would cost $120. What I was specifically asked to authorize was the emergency/triage evaluation and the bloodwork, which I approved. The medical record subsequently states "IVC placement approved." That is not an accurate account of what occurred. I did not approve catheter placement. By the time the veterinarian discussed the diagnostic plan with me, the catheter was already in my dog. It was never used to administer medication or IV fluids. When I decided to take him home, I also had to specifically request that it be removed. Ultimately, I paid $610 and left without any treatment having been administered to my Pomeranian for the seizure--no seizure medication, no fluids, and no other therapeutic intervention. I understand that examination, bloodwork and observation have value, but for our particular situation this emergency visit was not worth the cost or the additional stress to my dog and me. In the future, I will make a seizure-management plan with his regular veterinarian so I know exactly when emergency care is warranted. His regular veterinary clinic opened approximately 40 minutes after I arrived here; in retrospect, I wish I had kept him safely confined and comfortable and waited for his own veterinarian. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this clinic.

We were visiting from out of town and our pup ingested marijuana that he found in the yard of the…read moreairbnb we were staying at. The staff were quick to identify and treat. They were informative, attentive and emphatic to our situation. He is doing much better after receiving treatment. We are grateful he is OK. Thank you!!!

See this review as a heartfelt thank you to Olivia, who helped us through the worst day of our…read morelives (9/12/2026). She immediately cared for our Roody when we were in an emergency situation; and then was communicative with us while we anxiously waited. Olivia has the bedside manner one needs when dealing with a tragedy. Olivia cares for the animals and the pet owners alike. She would be the reason I would have complete faith going to Evolutions again.

My vet referred me to this place. At end of visit I was charged more than I was told. I said my…read morereferral said 1 price. I discussed it and they told me my vet not send a referral. Convenient answer. I to them I just not walk off the street to pay for yhe services I was referral. . I suggest to really research before you do business with this company I did while I was waiting and after reading a good amount. I wished I not do business with them. Not have any trust etc. Was stuck as had paid a deposit. Buyer beware. You may wish you did

Great company. Dr. Chas was amazing and created a special day for me and my pets. He really took…read morehis time and has a wonderful and calm demeanor. I know my Lolly felt at peace with her transition. I will never take a pet to a vet clinic for euthanasia services ever again. On the day of my appointment, I was nervous and scared, not sure if it was the right time. When they told me "Chas" would be my vet, I felt relieved. Because the last pet I euthanized was nicknamed "Chas," so I know the universe was telling me it was the right time and that my other pets were with me to greet her. Thank you thank you thank you, Dr. Chas and support staff! You made my pet's passing very comfortable and special. Dr. Chas is very wonderful.

Truly the most dignified and caring way to say goodbye to your pet. This service is special and…read moretender during a very difficult time. From the first call to the last interaction these people are to be commended for their genuine care and kindness. It was an extremely hard day but so thankful that our sweet boy was in the best hands at home during his last moments.

We had to go back due to GI issues for Mochi and I cannot be more grateful and thankful for this…read moreteam of amazing vets. They've always been so helpful with everything and have helped keep my boy alive multiple times now. I couldn't be more thankful. This is truly the only ER vet I'd trust leaving my boys with.

I took my dog in for a blockage and an ultrasound. The call I received was the most HORRIFYING…read morething I have ever been through in my life! The vet told me there were 2 blockages that were linear and the bloodwork came back that his intestine may have been perforated. It would be $8000-$14000 with a 30% chance of survival. She suggested that the humane thing to do is that we put him down. This EVIL woman wanted to kill my dog!!! That was not going to happen and I walked in and took my dog from this HORRIBLE place and immediately called every place in Denver for someone to save my dog. The place I found did the surgery for $1500, they did not find 2 blockages or any sign of perforated intestine. He is now happy, healthy and doing amazing!!! This vet LIED!!!!! She does not care about animals and just wants to make money or do the least amount of work to save them. I wonder how many pets that have been put down at Northside that could have been saved and had longer lives! My heart knew my best friend could be saved!!! NEVER trust Northside!!!!

Writing this review just two days after putting my amazing Great Dane down. I called multiple at…read morehome vets to ensure I was going to give my pup the best care on his last day. The vets I called lacked the sympathy and understanding. It seemed to be more of a business deal instead of the important last day for me and my pup. When I discovered CK9 veterinary, I called and talked to Dr. Clint, he was VERY sympathetic and calming. Just speaking with him gave me the peace I needed to ensure my dog was going to go in peace. On the day I decided to put my dog down, I called Dr. Clint and had a hesitation and ended my call before he answered. I received an immediate call back with reassurance and sympathy. There was no rush with Dr. Clint. Dr. Clint took the time to ensure I understood the process. He allowed me to walk out at anytime if needed. He provided so much comfort on what was the hardest day I've had to go through. Dr. Clint personally brought me back my paw print in between his busy day. Couldn't recommend Dr. Clint and his services enough. If you are on the fence about at home final care, I promise you - Dr. Clint is your guy. He cares more about you and your pup than you could imagine.

Dr. Kuban is an amazingly kind and compassionate man. He was great to my 13-year-old precious pup…read morewhen healthy and then provided peaceful, gentle, kind care at the end of her life. His service allowed her to pass peacefully on my lap, on her couch in her own home, looking out over the mountains. Although absolutely heartbreaking for me, his gentle reassurance and after-care was invaluable. I highly recommend CK9 for your mobile vet needs.

Cindy and her daughter Rachel are the best! We are so lucky our neighbors recommended her. We have…read morea 13.5 year old chocolate lab that has always gone to work with me. Sadly he can't get up and down the dog ramp anymore. Thanks to Cindy he gets so much love and attention at home that we don't have to worry about him. On days that he can't walk well they just snuggle, she has vet experience and keeps and eye on his general being and updates us if she's concerned about anything. She brings the drummel and does his nails for us because he can't get to the vet. We even got in a huge pickle on Thanksgiving day and almost had to skip it, but last minute she came over and walked him and took great care of him. I just can't say enough about my adoration for Cindy as she has really been wonderful and we are grateful. We highly recommend her. (She will watch dogs in your house or at hers for the weekend. We haven't tried this service but our neighbors have and they said it went really well!).

From the owner: Offering experienced pet sitting, walks, group dog adventures and in home medical treatments in the…read moreDenver metro, Arvada and surrounding areas of Colorado

I cannot express how deeply disappointed and heartbroken I am over my experience at CSU Veterinary…read moreTeaching Hospital. I brought my dog, Lupo, there during a medical emergency while we were traveling from North Carolina, and what followed was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. We were already in a state of panic, far from home, trying to make the best decisions we could. Despite that, there was a profound lack of communication, compassion, and transparency throughout his care. We were never offered the option to stay in any rooms, just to rest for a little. Being 45 minutes away while our dog was critically ill created unnecessary distance during the most important moments of his life. The most devastating part is that we were only contacted when things had already taken a severe turn, and that call was not a supportive update, but a frantic, high-pressure conversation where I felt like I was being almost yelled at that he needed to be euthanized immediately. There was no sense of guidance, no compassion just urgency without support. We were not called earlier as he declined, and we were not given a real opportunity to come and be with him in time. Because of this, I lost the chance to have any meaningful final moments with my dog. By the time we were involved, he had been intubated. That was not what I wanted unless it was absolutely necessary as a life-saving measure, and it ultimately robbed me of being able to hold him, comfort him, or say goodbye in a way that had any meaning. That is something I will carry with me forever. When we last saw him, he was placed all the way at the bottom of a cage. It felt impersonal and distressing given how critical his condition was. There was no sense that comfort or dignity in his final moments was being prioritized. To make matters worse, a necropsy (autopsy) was performed without our explicit consent. This was incredibly upsetting and felt like a violation during an already devastating time. The lack of clear communication and consent around something so significant is completely unacceptable. After his passing, the handling of his remains and the lack of communication continued to cause harm. Because of delays and inability to reach anyone, his body was not released to the memorial service we had chosen in time for us to receive his ashes before our flight home. We were forced to extend our stay, rebook flights, and incur additional expenses... all while grieving the loss of our baby. I understand this is a teaching hospital and that not every case has a positive outcome. But communication, compassion, and respect for both the patient and their family should never be optional. At no point did I feel supported, informed, or prioritized as his owner. Lupo was my world. He deserved better. And no family should have to go through what we experienced here. There was no compassion in here. There was only a severe urgency to give us a large bill.

I brought my cat in at 3:20pm on a tuesday. I am actively in the middle of packing and moving so i…read morecalled before at 3:00 and asked if they were busy and if i should take him to a different vet. They said that they were a little busy but if i brought him in, in the next 20 minutes it wouldn't take long. I got there, they took him back within 10 minutes and then i waited for 3 hours. No updates. Zero communication. I spoke to a man at the back desk and asked if it would be much longer and if i could go grab food really quickly. He said it'd probably be about an hour so i definitely had time to grab food. When i came back it was about 6:45, the back desk was closed so i went to ask reception how much longer it would be because i am in the middle of moving and if there was still a wait if i could leave and they could call me when they were done. They said no because i "haven't received a quote yet". i said okay how much longer will that be because i've already been here for almost four hours. they said probably another hour. I asked if i could just take my cat to a different vet because they were obviously too busy to see him, they said yes but they'd still have to charge me the full cost of the exam. I went back to the waiting room and i sat there for another hour and a half. At this point it was 8:30pm. i'm supposed to be moving out of my apartment so i went back to reception and explained the situation again. They said that since it was such a crazy day, i could put down an $850 deposit and they would just refund me the difference when i came to pick up. (side note: they charged me for someone else's dog?? whatever though we figured that part out) i went home and continued packing. Then at 10:00 decided to call them because ive still received zero communication about my cat and he's been there for SEVEN HOURS. I called them, they said they'd have the vet call me back. at 10:15 the vet called me back and said that i'd have to come pick my cat up because they weren't going to be able to see him tonight (because he "is alert" and low priority) BUT! Not to worry because they weren't going to charge me for the appointment (the $850 charge on my card say otherwise but yeah whatever) The communication within this facility is a joke. I had suggested I take my cat somewhere else FOUR HOURS AGO and i was basically told no. I then had to take him to another emergency vet (they were actually helpful) but i didn't get home until about 2 in the morning. So an 11 hour vet visit that realistically should've taken maybe 3 hours. All of this could've been avoided if they had let me take my cat to another vet WHEN I SUGGESTED IT. Unfortunately i will probably never ever come back here because this experience was absolutely ridiculous and extremely unprofessional.

Amazing service by Jim!!! Jim is consistently reliable and…read morealways has a smile for his customers. Thanks, Jim! Plan to continue going to Wesco.

Jim is an amazing groomer! We have been going for years and he never disappoints. He is so good…read morewith our 3 dogs!