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Mesa Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 412 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(412) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet
Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
412

What recent reviews say

Mesa has earned strong loyalty from most long-term clients, with staff praised for patience with anxious pets and clear post-operative care. Dr. Levine and Dr. Stephens are named repeatedly for dental and surgical work that visibly improved outcomes.

However, recent years brought billing complaints and appointment difficulties. One client paid $87 over a $84 quote for a nine-minute exam; another reported a cancer diagnosis missed on bloodwork. Front desk communication and handling of test mix-ups have frustrated households that previously called Mesa the best in the metro area.

Recent shift: A long-time client noted a marked decline since 2022, when original vets left and front desk issues began; newer veterinarians lack the reputation of predecessors like Dr. Nickerson and Dr. Batch.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and compassionate staff
  • handles anxious and reactive pets well
  • surgical expertise and post-op care
  • availability including Saturday and late afternoon
  • skilled dental work with clear results
Watch-outs
  • communication failures and ignored patient concerns
  • billing discrepancies and pricing opacity
  • rushed appointments and inflated exam times
  • difficulty getting appointments
  • quality inconsistency after veterinarian changes
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Best for: Families with anxious or reactive dogs needing surgical or dental care and weekend availability.
Think twice if: Ask about pricing structure upfront; a few clients report billing surprises and appointment availability has tightened recently.

Strengths

  • AAHA-accredited since 1986
  • Saturday and late afternoon availability
  • named veterinarians with surgical and dental expertise
  • exotic pet care in-house

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Levine credited for dental diagnostics revealing painful plaque and gingivitis
  • Dr. Stephens and Rose (technician) praised for post-operative elderly dog care and communication
  • Dr. Katzenbach mentioned as long-term provider
  • Saturday and late afternoon slots available
  • In-room payment option to reduce lobby stress
  • Boarding services available

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Post-operative care and communication praised; elderly dog recovery handled with clear follow-up.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dr. Levine identified plaque and gingivitis in long-neglected teeth; outcome visible and dramatic.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Staff described as excellent with exotic animals by at least one reviewer; services listed on website.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Routine checkups and wellness praised, but exam times disputed in billing complaints.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One long-time client described an emergency experience as horrible; limited direct praise for urgent cases.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they offer weekend and evening appointments?
Yes. They list Saturday and late afternoon availability, and more appointment slots than many Denver-area vets.
What exotic animals do they treat?
Their website lists exotic pet care; one reviewer noted they are excellent with reptiles and less common pets, though they appear to see those on a periodic specialty basis.
Can I pay during the exam to avoid lobby stress?
Yes. They offer in-room payment so you can skip lingering in the lobby with your pet.
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Last updated 2026-07-08