Can I walk my dog nearby while I wait?

Yes. The Lakewood location sits near a lake with a 1-mile walking trail across the street and typically has free parking.

What is the euthanasia cost?

Base euthanasia is $150 without cremation or ashes returned. Euthanasia with group cremation, medications, and individual ashes return totaled $335 for one recent client.

Do they treat exotic or large animals?

Their website lists exotic and equine/large animal services, but recent reviews do not describe these treatments specifically.

Kipling Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 134 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(134) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

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Kipling Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Reviews: 134

What recent reviews say

Two veteran vets (Dr. O'Connell and Dr. MacKenzie) earn steady praise for patience and hands-on care, especially with anxious pets and complex cases like kidney disease. But recent reviews flag a split personality: front desk rudeness, billing surprises, and inconsistent clinical calls trouble many patients, while Dr. Jill and most techs stay reliable.

Recent shift: Recent negative shift: the most recent review (30 minutes ago, 3 stars) documents new communication breakdowns and inconsistent staff professionalism, suggesting service quality has slipped since early positive tenure.

Praised for

caring vets (Dr. MacKenzie, Dr. O'Connell, Dr. Jill)
gentle with nervous pets
kind and compassionate staff
thorough exams and explanations

Watch-outs

expensive pricing and surprise charges
rude front desk staff
poor communication and billing mix-ups
rushed or inconsistent care decisions

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Best for: pet owners comfortable with higher costs who prioritize vet knowledge and animal-centered care over convenience.

Think twice if: Those sensitive to price transparency, inconsistent front-desk professionalism, or who value rapid communication should call ahead or shop around.

Strengths

experienced vets known by name and trusted over years
compassionate approach to anxious and medically complex animals
convenient Lakewood location with parking and nearby walking trails

Worth knowing

Dr. O'Connell, Dr. MacKenzie, and Dr. Jill named as standout vets
Front desk staff member Karol Ann noted for argumentative approach in billing disputes
Long-term clients (20 years) report sustained positive relationships
A recent urine sample and lab test cost $200 each; emergency euthanasia quoted at $150 plus meds and cremation options added to total cost at checkout

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Praised for thorough wellness exams and compassionate handling of nervous pets; criticized for high pricing on routine visits.
Veterinary Surgery: Dental extractions and surgical care receive praise for skilled execution and post-operative kindness.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Mixed: fast intake and fluids for lost, dehydrated cat praised; delayed antibiotics for UTI/bladder infection criticized as unethical.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care: Claimed on website but no review evidence available.
Equine & Large Animal Vet: Claimed on website but no review evidence available.

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 62

Review volume 92

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

102

Common questions

Can I walk my dog nearby while I wait?: Yes. The Lakewood location sits near a lake with a 1-mile walking trail across the street and typically has free parking.
What is the euthanasia cost?: Base euthanasia is $150 without cremation or ashes returned. Euthanasia with group cremation, medications, and individual ashes return totaled $335 for one recent client.
Do they treat exotic or large animals?: Their website lists exotic and equine/large animal services, but recent reviews do not describe these treatments specifically.

Contact

Phone: +1303-987-8515
Website: https://kiplingveterinary.com/
Address: 2095 S Oak St, Lakewood, CO 80227

Last verified 2026-07-08

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00-18:00
Tuesday: 08:00-18:00
Wednesday: 08:00-13:00
Thursday: 08:00-18:00
Friday: 08:00-18:00
Saturday: 08:00-13:00
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Wellness examsSurgical servicesDental servicesPet boardingPet groomingBehavior counselingNutrition counselingMicrochipping

Credentials claimed:Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) member

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

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