Can you get a same-day or next-day appointment?

Yes. Multiple reviews mention same-day or next-day availability, even for urgent cases.

Do they work with you on cost if money is tight?

One reviewer stated they worked out a payment arrangement due to personal setbacks; staff are open to discussing bills.

GoodVets RiNo

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 47 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(47) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 47

What recent reviews say

Most visits feel genuinely personal: staff sit with nervous pets, offer treats, and follow up by phone within days. Several reviewers switched their annual plans here after comparing local vets. The main friction points are tight parking, higher appointment fees ($95-100) and nail trim costs ($32), and occasional inconsistency from staff turnover; one customer felt pressured into tests she had already anticipated.

Recent shift: In the past 2-3 months, at least one long-term customer noted that plans now cover less, appointment costs have jumped nearly $100, and staff consistency has declined due to turnover, offsetting the initially strong reputation.

Praised for

gentle approach to anxious animals
attentive follow-up care
transparent about costs
welcoming staff interaction
quick same-day or next-day appointments

Watch-outs

parking difficulty
higher prices than competitors
appointment costs around $95-100
staff turnover affecting consistency
nail trim pricing ($32 vs $15 elsewhere)

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Best for: Owners of anxious or shy pets, emergency cases on short notice, people seeking attentive follow-up care.

Think twice if: Parking is limited; appointment and nail trim costs run higher than nearby clinics; staff changes mean you may not see the same vet each visit.

Strengths

Will work with you on payment when finances are tight
Can fit urgent cases same-day
Staff personally greet each pet on arrival
Follow-up calls standard practice

Worth knowing

Sadrac named for handling urgent cases and next-day scheduling
Melissa noted for floor-level rapport building with nervous dogs
Kait praised for data-driven explanations of care decisions
Plans and pricing have shifted upward in recent months
Appointment fees now run $95-100; nail trims $32
Phone follow-ups within days of visits standard

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Staff rapport building and thorough exams consistently praised; urgent same-day scheduling highlighted.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Sadrac and team handle urgent cases quickly and provide clear treatment plans and follow-up.
Veterinary Surgery: Staff manage post-surgical care and related conditions (e.g. IVDD diagnosis and ongoing support).
Veterinary Dentistry: Nail trims offered; pricing feedback mixed (higher than competitors).

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 25% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 82

Review volume 73

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can you get a same-day or next-day appointment?: Yes. Multiple reviews mention same-day or next-day availability, even for urgent cases.
Do they work with you on cost if money is tight?: One reviewer stated they worked out a payment arrangement due to personal setbacks; staff are open to discussing bills.

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