Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
3.8 (930) 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
Rating | Provider | Total Review |
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4.4 | AKC | 891 |
4.5 | ASPCA | 11,761 |
4.9 | Embrace | 17,183 |
4.9 | Fetch | 19,360 |
4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
4.6 | ManyPets | 2,344 |
4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
4.3 | Pets Best | 12,237 |
4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
4.6 | Spot | 7,054 |
4.9 | Trupanion | 74,317 |
4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
*I’ve added screenshots of the previous review and response for context. I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by this company’s failure to do basic research before responding to a post filled with the pain and grief of losing a beloved family member. Your response is not only filled with misinformation about how we lost our baby but also lacks the empathy such a situation demands. To assume that euthanasia was involved and then to patronize Xavier is both unprofessional and unethical. While I understand that euthanasia services through the ER are emotional for many families, that was not the case with Monroe. Had you taken the time to understand the situation fully, you would know that she passed away in my arms, in your waiting room—not during euthanasia. After this heartbreaking moment, we were charged for “partial CPR” and hurried to the ER patient room. While I am grateful for the efforts to save Monroe’s life, what happened afterward was both traumatic and unprofessional. Being told to lower my sobs because others in the ER could hear my pain, just moments after losing my dog so suddenly, was deeply disrespectful. To make matters worse, I was asked to leave Monroe and move to a different area because “the room needed to be turned over” for other patients. How cruel is it to force someone to leave their pet’s side after their sudden passing? My grief and pain following my dog’s final moments were disregarded to make space for others. The lack of care, consideration, and tact in how this situation was handled compounded my trauma. Brooke Doran, your response to Xavier’s post only added to the hurt of failing to understand our experience fully. Shame on you for commenting without knowing the facts.
posted: 09/11/2024
Open 24hrs, so when our dog started experiencing seizures late at night they were able to treat him. He stayed there for 3 nights. The diagnosis was terminal brain cancer. They put together a treatment plan to control the seizures and would keep his quality of life positive until the cancer spread to the point that the seizures were uncontrollable. The facilities appear top notch. The staff was friendly, responsive, and accommodating throughout the process. Although Reggie has now passed, the experience was about as good as I could expect under the circumstances.
posted: 09/13/2024
This review aims to bring attention to the actions of Dr. Jessica Villm, which, we believe, contributed to the tragic and preventable death of my service animal, Coco. After an extensive investigation by my research team, in consultation with veterinary experts, we found that Dr. Villm’s actions violated medical ethics and fell short of the expected standard of care. Coco was under the care of Dr. Villm for IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease) and was otherwise healthy. However, Coco would end up developing a life threatening autoimmune disease that we believe was caused by medication that I refused to give her. The failed diagnosis, and untreated progression of that disease would result in unnecessary suffering and ultimately in Coco’s early death. Dr. Villm repeatedly urged me to administer a blood thinner called Plavix to Coco over the course of her care. Each time, I declined. I made the decision not to administer the potentially dangerous blood thinner, a decision informed by our veterinarian’s advice, research, and careful consideration of the risks. While I was away my wife brought Coco in for a checkup. Dr. Villm disregarded my explicit wishes and persuaded my pregnant wife to administer Plavix. Dr. Villm failed to inform my wife that I had previously refused the medication and did not disclose the potentially deadly side effects. Before prescribing Plavix, Dr. Villm did not perform a clotting test to determine if Coco needed a blood thinner and did not conduct a baseline CBC (Complete Blood Count) to assess blood levels before or during her treatment. She did not schedule a follow-up exam after prescribing Plavix or perform any subsequent monitoring. When I returned home Coco had lost over 10% of her body weight, was weak and had become jaundice. Dr. Villm assured us that Plavix could not cause Coco’s condition. Despite our concerns, she insisted Coco remain on the medication for another 3 months. Over the next three months, Coco's condition deteriorated. Despite many visits (10 in only 12 weeks), Dr. Villm failed to conduct essential tests or make an accurate diagnosis. Only after I presented data that showed that Coco was healthy until she was given Plavix did she order a CBC, which revealed dangerously low blood cell counts. When Dr. Villm finally took Coco off Plavix, she also, without having performed any additional tests, took Coco off the only medication that was helping control her drug-induced immune disease. This decision would prove to be fatal, and cause Coco to suffer and ultimately lead to her death. We would ultimately spend over $20,000 trying to save Coco's life. Coco was more than a service animal; she was a beloved family member and a loyal companion who faithfully supported me through multiple reconstructive surgeries. Her death has caused significant emotional distress to our family, overshadowing the birth of our first child. Coco’s litter-mate, Riley, inseparable since birth struggles without her. I am now forced to try to adapt to life without the service animal I had by my side for nearly 9 years and to cope with the shocking circumstances that cut her life short. Astoundingly, Dr. Villm would tell me only weeks before Coco’s death that if Coco’s condition was caused by Plavix that she would publish a research paper on her case. This was highly insensitive and inappropriate and further demonstrated Dr. Villm’s lack of ethics and professionalism. In honor of Coco, we are petitioning the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine to review her case and determine whether Dr. Villm’s actions warrant disciplinary measures. We are also exploring our legal options. Given our experience, we strongly urge anyone considering veterinary care to thoroughly evaluate their options and ensure that their chosen provider adheres to the highest standards of care. If your service animal or pet suffered or passed away under the care of Dr. Villm or any other veterinarian at Wheatridge Animal Hospital, please contact us, we want to hear from you. We miss you, Coco. Your story is just beginning.
posted: 09/07/2024
Dr. Marley, Dr. Cicerchi and the WRAH staff saved my cat’s life! Thomas was in shock when I brought him to their ER and was very close to death due to internal bleeding. They took care of the blood in his stomach and gave him blood and plasma transfusions overnight. I was able to take him home after 36 hours. He’s right back to his old, sweet self. And I’m looking forward to many more years with my best friend. Thank you, no words can express how grateful I am!
posted: 07/02/2024
Dr. Kaitlyn McNamara and her surgical team saved our dog! Wilson suddenly fell ill, after being healthy for the two years we had him, since his adoption. It took a week and 8 vet visits to 4 different vets and emergency vets before we figured out what was causing his liver to fail. As soon as we found out what it was, we were able to get him into WRAH for immediate surgery. We were so scared for our boy. Everyone at WRAH was kind and helpful. The critical care team walked us through the whole surgery and all of the potential complications. During and after the surgery, Dr. McNamara called us to keep us updated on Wilson's condition. We are so thankful to be 2 weeks out from surgery with no complications. Although it was VERY expensive, I would have paid double to save Willy. Thank you to Dr. McNamara, the surgical team, the critical care team, and the whole WRAH!
posted: 05/14/2024
Veterinarians in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Clear Creek Animal Hospital
4980 Kipling St A-6, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(303) 424-1314
CVCA Wheat Ridge
10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(720) 724-8010
Lori Wise, DVM, MS, DACVIM
10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(303) 424-3325
Mobile Small Animal Clinic
3440 Youngfield St #232, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(303) 697-6350
Mobile Veterinary Services
10600 W 50th Ave Ste 5, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(303) 279-4893
PET Imaging Exempla Lutheran Med
8550 W 38th Ave #102, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(720) 407-0444
Rocky Mountain Veterinary Rehabilitation
10200 W 44th Ave Suite 134, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(720) 295-1781
Second Chances Veterinary Care
4243 N Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA(303) 955-4576