We have been coming here for about five years and have generally had great experiences. The staff is kind and my cat is comfortable here. The reason for my low rating is that they made a change in September to their prescription policy. Now they've made it very inconvenient to fill prescriptions outside of their own online pharmacy. I wouldn't mind doing that if the pricing was similar or if there wasn't a flat handling fee on every order. In order to fill a prescription through chewy, I now am required to physically mail in the prescription on paper by mail before it can be approved and sent out. I cannot imagine how stressful it would be to do this every three months for the rest of my cats life, hoping it doesn't get lost in the mail, causing a delay that would make her have missed doses. Making this change does not do anything other than inconvenience pet parents and make their lives harder. read more

We've been taking our dog and cat to 5280 since we moved to Denver in 2021. The staff have always been so kind and caring. Each vet and or vet tech that has seen our babies have made sure each experience isn't stressful to them. That is the main focus of their practice. They prioritize your animals well being and will never force anything if it will draw too much stress. We can't recommend the enough! read more

They will look you in the eye and lie straight to your face. Abysmal communication. Lack of transparency (i.e.,deception) on more than one ocassion. Perpetually woefully understaffed. Poor listening skills. Will tell you one thing and do another. Worst vet I've ever encountered. Avoid at all costs read more

My husband and I have been bringing our dog and cat here for five years and we have had nothing but positive experiences every time. The service is wonderful, the staff is lovely and you can tell they genuinely care about our fur babies. Prices are manageable compared to bigger "brand name" vet clinics and they are incredibly communicative. We love 5280! read more

Is there a no stars option? Just went through the reviews on Google and here and many people echo my story. Make sure you read them all. This is one of those mega vets owned by a big conglomeration made to look like a local vet, but it's not. You've been warned. Well the love affair is over. I've had two really terrible interactions with one of the front facing gentlemen there and it was awful. The first time was when my dog was having an emergency. They couldn't fit him in, which is understandable, but then tried to charge me for a missed visit that they weren't able to get me. The second, and most recent issue was when I was asking for documents for travel. Instead of helping me, they scolded me and treated me like an idiot. This was all through texts, not even on the phone. What should have been simple became a very stressful exchange. It's something pretty easy that other vets have gotten for me when I've traveled to Canada with my animals in the past. Then they sent me a break up letter firing me as a client. It's mutual, I was already researching other vet options and was planning to leave anyway. The treated me terribly and then blamed me for getting upset. Really awful. I was with them for four years. I was with my last vet for 14. So it's not like I am not loyal. Sigh. Additionally, I got my animals' records and was SHOCKED at what they wrote about my dog being nervous, having anxiety, nd other issues that he does not have. They don't let you see them administer shots, nail clippings, etc, so I can't help but wonder if they were mistreating him in the back room and I didn't know! They are very very expensive, my last "well" visit ended up costing over $900 for two animals. Ridiculous. There are better options. I just found one closer to my apartment that isn't owned by some giant corporate conglomerate, so hasta la pasta. read more

I just changed vets due to moving and wanting a place closer to home. My pup was due for her annual checkup and everything from calling to make the appointment to the follow up afterward has been nothing short of amazing. You can genuinely tell this staff cares about their furry patients. They were very clear in the needs of my pet but not pushy on additional care that I should take. They have added a $59 fee at the time of scheduling your appointment that is added to your final costs. Highly recommend and looking forward to continued care for my pet at 5280! read more

5280 Veterinary Care - My happy girl in the middle of her appointment! - Veterinarians Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We've been taking our dog here for years and they take great care of her and are always helpful and friendly to us

First off, I thought I received excellent care when we went to this vet. However. There is a whole disaster of a situation to make me think they are the worst vet in Denver. I had my dog go in for an insurance physical. I made it very clear that she needed a full work up, and needed her records to reflect a full work up - whatever the results were - I needed them on record. After said physical, I was verbally informed that my pup was in good health. ACL was a huge concern when I was getting her last ones over, and I explicitly asked they they check her ACLs. I was told that her ACLs were in good standing. Fast forward to filing a claim for my pups ACL repair. I called to ask why the records did not reflect the statements I had been verbally given, and was answered with a response stating I was asking them to commit insurance fraud. I requested a phone call with the clinic or her vet multiple times. I requested communication from the clinic multiple times. I never once got a phone call from the clinic. Instead, I was accused of asking them to commit Insurance fraud. They have exceptional veterinarians. I respect that the veterinarian had concerns about the situation. Honestly, had the situation been a valid one, I would have SO much respect for the specific vet for removing herself from the potentially sketchy situation. Their office staff is garbage. If one single person had returned a phone call, or actually communicated with me regarding this massive miscommunication, it would have been resolved. Instead, I ended up having to ask them to remove their slanderous "dr notes" from my pups medical records, as they did not reflect accurate medical history. The vets are amazing. But protect yourself from their office staff, lack of record keeping, and insane lack of communication. This office is less than 2 blocks from my house, and I wouldn't take my animals there in a dire emergency at this point due to the insane lack of trust In their overall practice. If someone from the practice has a response to this, I would very much LOVE an opportunity to discuss this situation in its entirety. I requested a phone call multiple times when this occurred, and never received one. The money lost from the insurance claim means absolutely nothing at this point, but the accusation of trying to commit insurance fraud still bothers me to this day. I would happily discuss and resolve this situation, as it still bothers me years after it occurred. Living as close as I do, with three animals, makes them an ideal choice for veterinary care, but as of now, I wouldn't trust them with the care of pet rock. read more

I can't believe I've been taking my dogs here for 3 years and haven't left a review! 5280 Veterinary Care gets BUSY so sometimes calling or emailing can elicit slow responses, but they're wonderful. My two huskies can be intimidated by new people, yet it's been nothing but positive experiences here. Street parking is typically a pain, but appointments and checkouts are always quick with minimal wait. Especially through the pandemic, THANK YOU for the organization and high quality service! read more

You can expect the best care for your pets at 5280 Vet Care, they are compassionate and care about your animals. They always follow up with a phone call the next day to make sure there were no vaccination reactions. read more

We really wanted this place to be better. It's so close. It's so convenient. All 4 of the vets that we have seen have been friendly and clinically competent. However, they are frustratingly disjointed, mismanaged and consistently up charge, price gouge and recommended unnecessary treatments. After speaking to numerous other people in the area, this appears to be a common experience. We'll be looking for doggy care elsewhere. read more

Dr. Leach and her team are excellent. they are caring, knowledgable, kind and incredibly communicative. Dr. Leach gave us all the time we needed during our visit and her vet techs are equally generous and kind. her follow-up was extraordinary. Plus - reasonably priced. Highest of recommendations. read more

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13 minutes late due to a genuine mistake on my part--I thought I was early. I would have been on time if I hadn't had to run home to grab my wallet, not realizing I was late. The vet showed no flexibility despite my cat needing care for a cough. They charged me $30, which felt incredibly petty. Seriously, get a life. In their response below they stated they offered another same-day appointment, which is a lie. I had to reschedule for the following week (which I did not do, I will now go to a different vet). Not only poor service but also liars. read more

Staff was friendly and attentive. I appreciated their suggestions, advice, and overall professionalism.

I came to 5280 veterinary care as a first time dog owner after it was recommended by a friend. I had several issues: 1. They told me the lepto vaccine was required (it is not) 2. My adult dog has already had a dpapp vaccine, but they said she needed a whole new vaccine and a booster (and the first vaccine counted for nothing). 3. They told me all boosters were no charge, and then charged me for boosters I believed them, being a new dog owner, and then reached out to the rescue as my dog was supposed to come with all shots. They told me adult dogs don't need a booster for dpapp and so the extra dpapp + booster were unnecessary (and I called multiple veterinarians who confirmed this), they also told me lepto was not required, either. They also told me that the prices were extremely high compared to other Denver vets. I reached out to the staff, concerned about these things and asking for a refund. The first response was very kind and I thought maybe I had overreacted. The contact told me again that they don't charge for boosters (offered to refund me for the other costs), so, giving him the benefit of the doubt, I sent the copy of the receipt where I was charged for a booster, asking what had happened - shouldn't they want to know if an employee is making a mistake and mischarging people? And the response was very curt and rude - "to end this conversation, I'll just give you a larger refund. Please call the office." I will say, in their favor, that the dr I talked to was very nice, and my dog always seemed relaxed when I picked her up. That being said, they lied to coerce me into getting more vaccines than were necessary, refused to offer an explanation when I had written proof of a mistake, and charge higher prices than other vets - definitely do not recommend. And do your research on everything they recommend before you say yes. read more

We are extremely pleased with the quality and care here. After relocating, we needed a vet downtown. 5280 Veterinary Care fit us in easily and painlessly. Whenever we bring in our animals we always connect with the doctors via a phone call due to covid and they always make sure you leave with no questions unanswered. The pricing is also fair and they do not over-recommend unnecessary costly add-ons to your visit. I would highly recommend. read more

We were referred to 5280 Vet by one of the gals that lives in our apartment building and I will forever be grateful to her for doing so! I cannot say enough good things about this place! My pup has had cancer scares, heart problems, dog attacks, and more. And each time we go to the vet I get terrible anxiety because he is my baby. But he LOVES going to the vet! We usually see Dr. Marr and I hope he never retires because I want to forever take my pets to him lol. Any time we have to schedule a check up, we are more than happy to wait to get in to see Dr. Marr because he is so awesome. Not only do we trust his expertise as an animal doctor, but we really appreciate how personable he is. He is the friendliest, kindest vet you can find. If you're needing an expert vet, convenient location and amazing staff, definitely come to 5280 Vet! read more

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I would post a long drawn out review but I'll just say this, When trying to figure out what was going on with my dog I went and received a second and third opinion. When I notified them of the other opinions they immediately terminated care citing "questioning our doctors is not something we tolerate". They push production and could care less about your pets. read more

Dr. Chase was so awesome with my cat Oreo, and definitely will be a returning customer. The staff was so polite and patient, it truly was a great experience. During my visit, I was greeted promptly with care and didn't feel rushed. My cat has been having breathing issues, and the staff was so patient with my cat. Their recommendations and solutions for my cat wasn't pressuring me to doing any X-rays right away, but to make sure the medicine they suggested would help before going down that road. It was relieving to visit somewhere that I'd feel safe bringing my cats. Thanks 5280 Vets! read more

5280 Veterinary Care - Oreo's first visit - Veterinarians Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very convenient to schedule appointments, friendly staff and vets. Just very expensive!

I rarely post reviews but not informing people about my experience has been worrying me about the well being of other pets.This is a long one but the premise is Dr Leach is afraid of bully breeds and treated my dog like sh*t numerous times.She said that my dog is an "AGGRESSIVE INTACT MALE" when I fired her as a vet she threatened to call every vet I go to after I left to tell them(she put this in bold italic on his records the minute I left. My dog in every other situation /vet has been super friendly and has never tried to snap at anyone, I have been told by his new vet and ER vets that he is the best/ easiest patient they have ever had. He has never had to be muzzled during care ever since we left this place.He was extremely nervous whenever I brought him here which makes me question what they have done to him without my presence. Instead of working with my dog she advised that I give him an insane amount of tranquilizers. When I told her I was concerned with the dosage because the breed is known for heart conditions she snapped at me instead of talking about it. I asked his new vets about this dosage and they said it was absurd. I trusted the vets opinion of my dog for years before realizing she was the problem. If you care about your dog especially a bully breed, please don't go here read more

Just got back from a first vet appointment with my puppy and kitten and so far I am very happy with the care they received. The whole process was incredibly safe; and though I didn't go inside due to Covid I felt like my pets needs were being taken care of and met 100%. I dropped them off and a vet assistant (I'm assuming) called me to ask all the standard questions. Are they eating ok, sleeping ok, energy level, and so on. I also was an idiot and forgot the puppies vaccination records at home (about 5 min away) and they were super accommodating and started with the kitten while I quickly ran home to grab them. After the pets were examined and the records were looked over the vet called me chat about what they would be needing and so on. There were two things that absolutely solidified that this will be our vet going forward. First off, there have been studies that show neutering a large Breed puppy, such as my GSD, prior to them completely growing can contribute to them potentially having joint and hip problems. Anyone familiar with the breed know that hip dysplasia is very common in Shepherds and a responsible shepherd owner should do whatever they can in their power to prevent this happening. Regardless of that many vets pressure you to neuter you dog before they are fully grown, and I get the mentality behind it, there are a ton of unwanted dogs in shelters, but frankly I think it's irresponsible and will say I have experienced almost bullying behavior with other vets in the past. NOT 5280 Vet; she completely supports responsible ownership and allowing the owner to decide what is best for their dog in terms of when they want to do that procedure. It was nice not to be bullied or threatened with no service if I didn't neuter my male within a certain time frame. Talk about a breath of fresh air! Secondly, my kitten was a bit "feisty" when they were trying to do blood work done; and rather than force / traumatize her to get it done. They sent me home with a mild sedative and we will be trying again in a much more relaxed state when they go in for boosted in a few weeks. They actually care about the animals they are treating and care about making sure they are as comfortable as possible and have the best vet experience as possible. I will definitely taking my fat cat Oliver here when he is due for a checkup and starting to work on Alfie switching Hans and Abbey here as well! Highly recommend choosing 5280 Vet to properly care for your animals! read more

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They did GREAT with making it comfortable for my pup. I'll forever come here in any emergency

Update: I had questions for why they recommended my French Bulldog who doesn't really leave our home get the lepto vaccine. After speaking to another vet it makes no sense that they would recommend this vaccine for my dog. Especially for a French Bulldog that is more prone to have negative reactions to a Lepto vaccine. In addition I explained that I don't need my dog to get a bordetella vaccine since again he doesn't really leave the home. I get a call from someone here that said your dog is due for his bordetella shots. Did you not note on my profile it wasn't needed for my dog? This place is super disorganized and apparently pushes vaccines with no real regard for if they are actually needed for that dog. Will not recommend to anyone or ever return here again. read more

I've been taking my dog here since I got her at 12 weeks old. The vet team and staff here is incredible at making you and your dog feel comfortable and has never been "pushy" with recommendations as other reviews have implied. Kira has gotten exactly what she needed in terms of vaccines and thankfully was encouraged to get the Lepto vaccine because when she and our friends dog went hiking with us, my friends dog got sick from the river water and Kira did not. When a boarding facility told me that she needed another bordatella booster, the vet team was able to provide me with information to show the facility why that was not true and Kira was protected. They have always been empathetic to my concerns and have told we would monitor her closely and wait for cultures and lab work for possible issues unless there was an apparent issue. When Kira ate something she wasn't supposed to and I was terrified, they were able to easily identify non-toxicity and let me know she wouldn't need her stomach pumped all over the phone. Every month when we go to get her weighed for her heartworm meds, Kira is EXCITED to go to the vet and butt wiggles when she sees the staff. So long as I live in Denver, I will continue trusting the staff and vet team at 5280 because they have been exceptional at easing all my first time puppy owner concerns and making sure Kira is the healthiest pup she can be! read more

Today I had to take my dog Into 5280. It was one of the most stressful experiences of my life with a sick pebble but they took wonderful care of her. I feel like this is the place you go if these are your kids. That is my child. They let me help any chance they can and include me with the treatment plans. She even offered to adjust the plan based on my concerns. I never felt pushed to buy more than what my animal needed. My dog is at home resting and eating the good food they recommended. Thank you so so so much 5280. You treat my kids like your kids. read more

5280 Veterinary Care - Happy resting girl and her sister there to support her - Veterinarians Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a short and sweet review. We've had nothing but great care from everyone at this location. They are accommodating to nervous pets and owners. I will continue to use these folks as our primary Veterinarian for both of our pups. read more

5280 Veterinary Care - These are the happy pups...In matching PJs. - Veterinarians Near Me - Denver, Colorado

They have taken such great care of my golden! He isn't afraid to go in at all. The staff is incredibly welcoming and nice. They give healthy high quality treats to the pups too. Highly recommend. read more

We recently switched to 5280 vet after our old vet failed to provide adequate care for our dog with diabetes. Everyone at 5280 is lovely and helpful. The vets take extra time to talk with us and explain what is going on. Our vet is also very responsive via email. read more

I've taken another of our cats here before, but we recently acquired a new cat from a semi-hoarding situation. They were great with Thomas and not judgmental about his previous situation or his terrible teeth. They explained the extra charges before doing anything and understood that cost might be a factor. They were very gentle with Thomas, who's a bit frail at the moment, and explained all of our future options and their cost very clearly. They seemed to really enjoy our new little guy as much as we do. I noticed a review complaining about them not being able to accommodate an emergency. They're not an emergency vet. They have extended evening hours some days and are open Saturdays, but they are not an emergency vet. They do the best they can to squeeze in urgent cases. read more

Update: I received an email from the practice manager "firing" us from the clinic because we are "no longer a good fit." Just wow!

I just moved to Denver and needed a refill of my dog's medicine. Called here and they could fill two weeks of it, instead of the usual 2 months, after the first place said they wouldn't (which is the reason for 2 stars instead of 1). That was better than nothing because we were desperate after a hectic move across country. We got there and they charged MORE for 2 weeks of this medicine than our old vet charged for 2 months. $70 for 2 weeks instead of $60 for 2 months. Just went to another vet and they charged the normal $60 for the 2 months of meds. Will never be going here again, because that seems like the dirtiest move possible for desperate pet owners. read more

In the three years I've brought my dog to 5280 I've never missed an appointment and because I was 15 minutes late for shots and checkup that would have taken all of 5-10 minutes and 230 bucks was told the vet tech wouldn't see my dog at that time. After driving 30 minutes in morning traffic to get there you'd think they would be more flexible for a repeat client. I recently moved further away and wanted to continue the effort of going there eventhough it wasn't as convenient to us. When I made the reservation for the morning I chose(just a few days prior) the vet was completely open to book anytime I wanted so eventhough you implement a strict 10 minute late cut-off policy- it just seemed unkind and lazy not to see us at 5 minutes over if you had the time. The vet tech was obviously free but didnt "feel" like doing the work. So I'm supposed to drive an additional hour out of my way? You proved your military mindset to lose a loyal customer although I may have been okay with push-ups or a simple late warning. read more

I've had a great experience up until recently with 5280 and referred several people there. But over the past year things have started to slip (forgetting to take specific tests I've asked for on visits, etc. and raising costs). My dog recently had an injury and was experiencing a ton of pain. Called to see if there was a window and they happened to have one, so I rushed to get there driving 30 minutes, was delayed in traffic and called multiple times to let them know but kept going to voicemail. When I arrived at exactly ten minutes late (with my pup panting heavily and whining profusely in the back seat) we were turned away, simply stating that is their policy that they will not see patients after ten minutes. They refused to be accommodating, be any way flexible to meet their patients' needs or do what they could to help a dog in pain. To me this indicates you're too busy, which is good for you, but you clearly don't value your customers or don't have enough staff to manage the load. I wouldn't want someone else's dog to be put through the same situation in a time of need. read more

They tried to be known as rino vet before an outcry over attempting to wipe people of color from the neighborhood map. Their actual business practices are worse. They recommend unnecessary surgeries and squeeze in charges for things anybody could do at home. How about $80 for an unnecessary ear wipe that literally takes 20 seconds. This is a big city scam if Ive ever seen one. After a complaint the owner will probably post something saying he cares, but that's for effect. He'll never actually follow up. Did I mention the multiple completely unnecessary surgeries they recommend? Like cosmetic surgery on an 11 year old dog. Sounds safe, right? Not to be forgotten, if you have a concern they are likely to blame the customer and roll around in all of the gentrification money they bring in. If you love gentrification, bogus charges, and white peoplesplaining, this is the vet for you. read more

We take both our Great Dane and English Bulldog to 5280 Vet. They are absolutely wonderful. They remember our dogs every time and make them feel very comfortable. They are informative and and are great at giving all options available. We love them and love how well they take care of our fur babies! read more

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Upon arival we were greeted with smiles and puppy pets. When we were taken back all drs were knowledgable and kind. They made us feel safe and informed us of everything we needed to know about puppy hood. We are very pleased with our experience and we have full faith that maggie will be in hood hands forever. read more

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Dr. Marr and his staff could not be any nicer! He takes the time to fully explain things. He remembers things about our pets, which to us is beyond important. So glad we found 5280 Vet! read more

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I absolutely love this office. Super positive, great prices, friendly, knowledgable, the lists go on and on. I'm super happy we found this vet, you won't be disappointed! Nicole Friesen read more

Was new to Denver looking for a vet. These folks lived up to their previous good reviews. Highly recommended. Thanks TB.