Can I get an appointment the same day if my pet is sick?

Yes. Reviews mention urgent care squeezed in same-day for infections and acute issues, with follow-up calls the next day.

Do they explain costs before surgery?

Yes. Multiple reviews praise transparent, detailed estimates for orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery before work begins.

Are they good with nervous or high-energy dogs?

Yes, most reviews highlight calm handling of anxious pets and successful first-try vaccinations even on difficult dogs. One review noted techs can seem less patient with excitement.

Five Points Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(65) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 65

What recent reviews say

Five Points earns consistent five-star ratings for how its vets and front desk staff listen, explain procedures clearly, and treat nervous or energetic pets with calm authority. Dr. Nelson and Dr. Dooley stand out for orthopedic surgery, urgent care squeezed in same-day, and upfront cost conversations that reassure owners before major work.

The facility is clean, follow-up calls happen the next day, and pricing comes in below what owners expect from other Denver practices. One owner noted techs could be more patient with excitable dogs. Walk-ins at street fairs and referrals from satisfied clients drive most new visits.

Praised for

knowledgeable, compassionate vets
gentle handling of anxious pets
responsive same-day care
transparent pricing and estimates
thorough follow-up

Watch-outs

techs sometimes impatient with high-energy dogs

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Best for: Owners of high-energy or anxious dogs needing surgery, urgent care, or one-vet continuity.

Think twice if: Tech staff may not always match the calm, patient tone of the vets when handling excited animals.

Strengths

Vets who listen and explain without pushing unnecessary treatment
Same-day urgent care appointments
Transparent, affordable surgical estimates and aftercare guidance
Skilled orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery

Worth knowing

Dr. Dooley performs orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery with high patient outcomes
Dr. Nelson conducts TPLO surgeries and laparoscopic procedures; known for detailed surgical estimates and aftercare instructions
JC (front desk/phone staff) praised for patience and information gathering
Same-day urgent care availability; follow-up calls placed within 24 hours
Pricing reported lower than other Denver area practices

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention handled with calm authority; vets listen to owner concerns without overselling.
Veterinary Surgery: Dr. Nelson and Dr. Dooley perform orthopedic (TPLO) and soft-tissue surgeries with strong outcomes; detailed estimates and aftercare instructions provided.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Same-day urgent care appointments available; infections and acute illness handled quickly with follow-up calls.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental care offered; limited review detail on this specific service.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care: Multiple reviewers note pricing below other Denver practices; affordability cited as a draw.

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 92

Review volume 79

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get an appointment the same day if my pet is sick?: Yes. Reviews mention urgent care squeezed in same-day for infections and acute issues, with follow-up calls the next day.
Do they explain costs before surgery?: Yes. Multiple reviews praise transparent, detailed estimates for orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery before work begins.
Are they good with nervous or high-energy dogs?: Yes, most reviews highlight calm handling of anxious pets and successful first-try vaccinations even on difficult dogs. One review noted techs can seem less patient with excitement.

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