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Western Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 513 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(513) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Western Animal Clinic
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
513

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Shiarella's honest, no-nonsense care and the clinic's walk-in availability, which many call unique in Denver. Staff show genuine compassion, and surgical work (tooth cleaning, growth removal, broken bones, cyst removal) draws specific praise. Pricing ranks well against competitors. Downsides: wait times can stretch long, and parking lot waits in heat became a recurring complaint; phone communication needs work.

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • Dr. Shiarella's expertise and straightforward approach
  • walk-in availability without emergency fees
  • reasonable and fair pricing
  • skilled surgical and diagnostic care
Watch-outs
  • parking lot waits in hot weather
  • long wait times
  • phone staff can be rude
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Best for: Pet owners who value honesty, afford reasonable fees, and can handle first-come-first-served waits.
Think twice if: Long waits, especially in summer, and phone staff rudeness are drawbacks; plan for outdoor parking lot time.

Strengths

  • walk-in availability without emergency markup fees
  • Dr. Shiarella's diagnostic skill and surgical expertise
  • transparent, fair pricing
  • compassionate end-of-life care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Shiarella named as primary vet; known for diagnostic skill and straightforward bedside manner
  • Stephanie skilled at blood draws, praised for gentle technique with difficult-to-draw animals
  • Walk-in first-come-first-served model; no appointment booking required
  • Dental work offered at reasonable cost
  • Surgical cases handled: broken bones, cyst removal, throat growths, orthopedic care
  • End-of-life euthanasia care described as compassionate

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Walk-in availability and diagnostic thoroughness praised; long waits are a tradeoff.
Veterinary Surgery
Broken bones, cyst removal, and growth removal handled well; reviewers felt informed and confident.
Veterinary Dentistry
Teeth cleaning detected throat growth; dental work praised for reasonable cost.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No emergency surcharge for walk-in urgent care sets it apart from typical ERs.

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 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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40
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9
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2
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28

Common questions

Do I need an appointment?
No. Western Animal Clinic operates first-come, first-served walk-in only. Arrive early when possible, as waits can be long.
Can I wait inside during hot weather?
This has been a complaint. Recent reviews note customers must wait in the parking lot, even in heat. Contact the clinic directly for current policy.
How does emergency care pricing work here?
Walk-in urgent care is treated as regular appointments without an emergency surcharge, unlike most emergency clinics in Denver.

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Last updated 2026-07-08