Do they text updates after visits?

Yes. Multiple reviewers report vets texting directly to check on pets after appointments.

Can they fit in emergency appointments quickly?

Yes. One owner reported being squeezed in first thing in the morning when their puppy was sick.

Open 7 days a week; closing time is 5 p.m. (noted in a complaint about a 4:15 p.m. appointment denial).

VCA Aspenwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 272 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(272) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

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

Services: Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 272

What recent reviews say

VCA Aspenwood earns consistent praise for skilled handling of difficult animals and caring relationships with veterinarians. Reviewers highlight responsive care, texted follow-ups from doctors, and willingness to see emergencies. Front office friction and one serious complaint over diagnostic judgment stand out as friction points in an otherwise strong practice.

Praised for

gentle with anxious or reactive pets
individual vets earn strong loyalty
responsive follow-up and communication
emergency access and quick intake

Watch-outs

front office professionalism and records handling
diagnostic accuracy and owner communication in critical cases
rigid closing time policies

compassionate-staffgentle-with-animalsknowledgeable-vetscaring-bedside-manneremergency-availabilityfollow-up-carepoor-communication

Best for: Owners with anxious, aggressive, or difficult-to-handle pets who value personal vet relationships.

Think twice if: Those frustrated by phone support or concerned about diagnostic accuracy in critical cases should clarify communication protocols upfront.

Strengths

Named veterinarians like Dr. Berman, Dr. Kelly, and Dr. Austin Rodrigues build long-term trust
Texting and app-based follow-up from vets
Quick emergency intake and squeezing in sick animals
Gentle handling of anxious or reactive pets

Worth knowing

Dr. Berman specializes in senior cat care and has 10-year relationships with patients
Dr. Kelly texted owner the day after treatment to confirm status
Dr. Austin Rodrigues praised for informative approach and quick timing
Staff squeezes in emergency appointments early morning
App available to track pet care records

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Gentle handling even of reactive animals; owners report anxious pets going willingly with staff
Emergency & Urgent Care: Quick morning intake for sick animals; willingness to accommodate urgent cases
Veterinary Surgery: Website claims orthopedic and soft tissue surgery; no detailed reviews of surgical outcomes
Veterinary Dentistry: Website lists advanced dental care; no review detail on dental-specific services
Exotic & Avian Vet Care: One reviewer brought injured wild rabbit; staff provided humane end-of-life care

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 67

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

218

Common questions

Do they text updates after visits?: Yes. Multiple reviewers report vets texting directly to check on pets after appointments.
Can they fit in emergency appointments quickly?: Yes. One owner reported being squeezed in first thing in the morning when their puppy was sick.
What are the hours?: Open 7 days a week; closing time is 5 p.m. (noted in a complaint about a 4:15 p.m. appointment denial).

Contact

Phone: +1303-757-5646
Website: https://vcahospitals.com/aspenwood?utm_source=maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=AU_551
Address: 1290 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246

Last verified 2026-07-08

Opening hours

Monday: 07:00-19:00
Tuesday: 07:00-19:00
Wednesday: 07:00-19:00
Thursday: 07:00-19:00
Friday: 07:00-19:00
Saturday: 08:00-17:00
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Advanced dental careBone and joint surgeryCardiologyDigital radiologyEchocardiographyEKGLaparoscopyOFA

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

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