Can I get remote ECG monitoring if I live far away?

Yes. One reviewer living hours away was helped to get an at-home ECG monitor and could send full days of recordings for review.

Do they explain what medications do?

Reviewers report doctors diagram diagnoses and explain what each medication does-helping owners understand their pet's care plan.

CVCA Wheat Ridge

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 319 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(319) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary Care

Service: General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews: 319

What recent reviews say

CVCA Wheat Ridge earns consistently high marks for cardiology expertise and emotional support. Reviewers describe staff and doctors who invest time explaining diagnoses, accommodate anxious pets, and stay engaged through remote check-ins-treating owners with the same respect as animals.

Praised for

knowledgeable and caring staff
compassionate with pets and owners
thorough diagnostics and clear explanations
responsive follow-up support

compassionate-staffknowledgeable-vetsgentle-with-animalscaring-bedside-mannerthorough-examsgood-with-anxious-petsfollow-up-care

Best for: Pet owners seeking cardiology expertise or worried their primary vet missed a heart issue.

Think twice if: No major caveats emerge from the reviews provided.

Strengths

Diplomate cardiologists (Dr. Dixon, Dr. Moralejo, Dr. LaFauci)
remote ECG monitoring for out-of-area clients
clear communication and care plans tailored to owner needs

Worth knowing

Dr. Dixon DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Moralejo (praised for clear explanation and comfort)
Dr. LaFauci DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Sharpe DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Staff communicate via text for prescription and care questions
Remote ECG monitoring available for distant clients
Follow-up checkups described as reasonably priced

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Reviewers praise thorough exams, clear diagnosis explanation, and compassionate handling of anxious or ill pets.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.57 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 92

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 80

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

304

Common questions

Can I get remote ECG monitoring if I live far away?: Yes. One reviewer living hours away was helped to get an at-home ECG monitor and could send full days of recordings for review.
Do they explain what medications do?: Reviewers report doctors diagram diagnoses and explain what each medication does-helping owners understand their pet's care plan.

Contact

Phone: +1720-724-8010
Website: https://www.cvcavets.com/locations/wheat-ridge?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic
Address: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Last verified 2026-07-08

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00-17:00
Tuesday: 08:00-17:00
Wednesday: 08:00-17:00
Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Cardiology examinationEchocardiogramPhysical examinationBlood pressure measurementElectrocardiographyX-RaysFluoroscopyCardiac diagnostics

Credentials claimed:Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) - Ashley Sharpe DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) - Amy Dixon-Jiménez DVM MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) - Kendra LaFauci DVM

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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