Do you see urgent cases without an appointment?

Yes. Multiple reviewers brought pets in without appointments in early evening and late on New Year's Eve and were seen within an hour.

What happens if my regular vet closed but my pet has symptoms?

This clinic handles after-hours UTIs, allergic reactions, and other urgent issues. One reviewer returned 24 hours later for a bandage change and follow-up.

Do you have board-certified specialists on staff?

Their website lists board certifications in internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, emergency and critical care, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging.

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(52) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Emergency & Urgent CareGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Services: Emergency & Urgent Care, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 52

What recent reviews say

Most visitors praise the team's warmth and speed in emergencies, from airway reactions to fractures, with named staff like Dr. Marcy W, Murphy, Dr. Lauren Barber, and Dr. Gabrielle Sciandra earning specific mention. A handful report feeling dismissed or charged unexpectedly when symptoms warranted follow-up care.

Their website lists board-certified specialists in internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, emergency care, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging. They claim a blood bank, cardiology, and oncology. The tone shifts sharply between glowing accounts of pain management and rapid late-night availability and isolated complaints about incomplete assessment.

Praised for

compassionate staff and reassuring care
transparent about costs and procedures
quick and efficient triage
knowledgeable vets with specialized expertise
thorough exams and attentive follow-up

Watch-outs

incomplete exams and missed diagnoses
misleading fee communication
unclear triage decisions about vet involvement

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Best for: Pet owners needing after-hours emergency care with compassionate staff and specialist diagnostics.

Think twice if: Experience varies: some report incomplete exams and unexpected repeat fees; confirm exam scope and costs upfront.

Strengths

Rapid intake and pain-focused care for emergencies
Named specialists and board certifications across multiple disciplines
Open for urgent visits outside regular clinic hours
Staff known by name, with strong follow-up visits

Worth knowing

Named staff praised repeatedly: Dr. Marcy W, Murphy (vet tech), Dr. Lauren Barber, Dr. Gabrielle Sciandra
Blood bank service claimed on website
Board-certified specialists: DACVIM (Internal Medicine), DACVS (Surgery), DACVD (Dermatology), DACVECC (Emergency Care & Critical Care), DACVO (Ophthalmology), DACVR (Diagnostic Imaging)
Handles allergic reactions, trauma, toxin ingestion, seizures, and urinary emergencies
Follow-up visits within 24 hours mentioned in at least one case

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care: Praised for rapid intake, knowledgeable care during airway emergencies, trauma, and toxin ingestion; one report of incomplete assessment.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Used for urgent out-of-hours visits like UTIs and fractures; mixed on thoroughness.
Veterinary Surgery: Handled trauma repairs and fracture care with pain management focus.
Veterinary Dentistry: No specific mentions in reviews.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care: No specific mentions in reviews.
Equine & Large Animal Vet: No specific mentions in reviews.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 55

Review volume 75

Review recency 87

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Do you see urgent cases without an appointment?: Yes. Multiple reviewers brought pets in without appointments in early evening and late on New Year's Eve and were seen within an hour.
What happens if my regular vet closed but my pet has symptoms?: This clinic handles after-hours UTIs, allergic reactions, and other urgent issues. One reviewer returned 24 hours later for a bandage change and follow-up.
Do you have board-certified specialists on staff?: Their website lists board certifications in internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, emergency and critical care, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging.

Contact

Phone: +1720-305-5546
Website: https://wrah.com/washington-park-co/emergency-vet/?utm_source=google-business-profile&utm_medium=organic
Address: 300 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209

Last verified 2026-07-08

From their website

Services listed

Blood BankCardiologyDentistryDiagnostic ImagingAnesthesiology & Pain ManagementDermatologyInternal MedicineSurgery

Credentials claimed:Board-certified specialists, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), DACVS (Surgery), DACVD (Dermatology), DACVECC (Emergency Care & Critical Care), DACVO (Ophthalmology), DACVR (Diagnostic Imaging)

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

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