Very poor service!!! I made an appointment for my dog to get a rabies shot and asked SPECIFICALLY several times if my pet had to have an exam before she was given the shot and they assured me that I could get the shot without an exam. When we took her in, they claimed we had to pay for an exam before they would give her a shot. They claimed that by law they had to give an exam, yet they gave us a list of other places to get the shot without the exam. Earlier this year my pet had an ear infection and was put on medication. They scheduled a recheck on their surgery day and kept me waiting for an hour before finally seeing me after I threatened to leave. The vet (Mackenzie) saw me for 2 minutes and said my pet was ok and charged me $88.61. Since Dr. Howard sold his business last year the service has gone way downhill. They have no respect for our time. I would highly recommend going elsewhere. read more

They took amazing care of my cats for years. This is a long overdue review. The staff are knowledgeable and kind. They do a great job. read more

Alameda Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Avoid at all costs! This is my neighborhood vet clinic. I have been going here for years, and I knew that they were overcharging, but I had no idea how much until I tried to get my dog neutered. They insisted on blood work, although no one else did. When I came for the appointment, I asked what the charge would be for the procedure. After trying to avoid telling me for a bit, they finally handed me a piece of paper with a total of $1100. I immediately left and made an appointment with someone else. The entire procedure cost $120. I was absolutely horrified to find that they had tried to overcharge me by a factor of 10. But I let it go and moved on. However, six months later they tried to send me a bill. do not work with these people, you will regret it. read more

We really like this vet clinic. We've been using their services for many years and with many pets, ours and our neighbors. The staff is kind and I really appreciate them and the care they provide. I would recommend them to anyone. Be nice to them. They deserve it and my cat says yeah, meow. read more

WARNING: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. Do not trust with allergies, dermatology, or his judgment regarding what is an emergency situation. Short story: Dr. Howard (mis?)diagnosed my 2yo dog's extremely itchy skin as food allergy induced pyoderma. He gave her 8 different medications including Apoquel and high doses of prednisone over the course of several days trying to manage her symptoms. A month later, she contracted viral pneumonia which killed her. He never warned me about side effects or advised me of any further symptoms to watch out for. If he had warned me, I could have suspected pneumonia, recognized her symptoms as such, sought treatment sooner, and possibly prevented her death. As a means of getting closure, I messaged him asking if these medications could have made her vulnerable to contracting pneumonia and if he believes her diagnosis was correct given that his treatment plan involved such an extreme approach. I never got a response. To me, this spells guilt. This tells me he senses a risk of being sued for medical malpractice. He told me many times how much he dislikes learning about dermatology and allergies - it's boring and he "forces" himself to go to these lectures at conferences. This doesn't scream competency or professional development. Sounds like he follows a textbook approach (if that) rather than applying his own critical thinking and judgment to each unique patient. He did go above and beyond for my dog by treating her outside of business hours. However, while nice, this is easily an example of his disorganized business practices. He rushed her care and made hasty decisions. The x-ray he took was concerning to him, but he just sent me home with oral antibiotics. He did not recognize that she needed to immediately go to the ER for intensive treatment in order to save her life. Instead, he called me 24 hours after that x-ray to tell me that he had a "bad feeling" and to take her into the ER immediately. By then, her x-ray showed progression of disease, and her fate was already sealed. $11,000 and 4 days in the ICU later, she was gone. Just go somewhere else for your pet's care. read more

I really, really wanted to like Alameda Vet Clinic, as the staff is generally pleasant and it's close to my house. I gave them multiple chances, but after my recent experiences I now have no other choice but to seek care for my dog elsewhere. As far as annual check-ups go, I never had any issues. But when other problems began to arise with her, I was truly able to see how incompetent and apathetic the staff at this office truly is. My dog is suffering from some health issues (she's asymptomatic, but her blood tests are coming back abnormal) and we can't figure out exactly what's going on. Some of the potential causes are highly concerning and life-threatening. I had numerous blood tests done by this office, and never heard back on results without me pursuing them. I assumed everything was all good after the initial follow up test -- no news is good news, right? Wrong. My dog's blood test once again came back abnormal and Dr. Howard and his staff didn't even bother to call me. I had to call THREE times before I ever heard back on results, and nearly two days later he finally called me to discuss them. He had a very careless attitude, telling me he would try to look into it, but he was leaving for a 4-day weekend and didn't really have the time. Additionally, it was clear he had no idea what a possible cause could be (I literally had to inform him of what I found in my own research online). The one positive here is that he did take the time to consult an outside forum and an internal specialist to get a bit more information about recommendations. I proceeded with more testing based on these recommendations. Again, they did not bother to call me back with test results. I called once a day for one whole week and I was told "we don't have them yet, we'll leave a note for the staff to call as soon as we do." Finally, I called on Monday, August 8th and was emailed the results. The report said they had last been updated July 31st, EIGHT days earlier!!!! Then, I was told Monday that Dr. Howard was out and that I would for sure hear from him to discuss what to do next on Tuesday. I didn't. I am worried sick about what's going on with my sweet girl and Dr. Howard and his staff could not care less. If you're just taking your pet for an annual exam, there's nothing wrong with Alameda Vet Clinic. However, if your pet is sick or showing signs of other issues, I'd avoid this place at all costs. Find somewhere with a compassionate staff that genuinely values the health of your pet, because from what I can see, this place isn't it. read more

About a year ago I took my new rescue kitten here and was pleased with the clinic for the first few visits. However, now that we hit her 1 year they no longer return my calls. They recommended she come in for an exam at least once a year (standard practice). But after 17 voicemails over the course of three weeks with no call back and no answer during business hours I had to give up and find a new Vet. What if my cat had been ill, what if when we were out of town our pet sitter needed to reach them? I can't in good conscience trust my cat's well being with this clinic. Extremely disappointed, would give zero stars if possible. read more

Have been bringing our pets here for years. They helped with the passing of our cat, and we also have two dogs that we bring in regularly. Unfortunately, the last 4 or 5 times I've been in, the women working have been so rude. We have moved recently, so they're no longer the closest to us. We were considering finding another vet anyway, but I was in today and the attitude of everyone in there confirmed that we will be finding another place to spend our money. Dr. Howard, however, is a gem and we will miss him terribly! read more

I have No negative experiences at this vet. Everyone has always been professional and polite.

At the time I took our rescue, in. We had been going to Alameda Vet Clinic for several years. Taking in several rescues and fosters. I took our boy in, it seemed like he was having some breathing issues. We went back and fourth for a couple of months. XRAYS, MEDICATIONS, BLOODWORK, XRAYS, MEDICATONS, BLOODWORK. It was always lets try this or that. Nothing was ever diagnosed, every time I took him home scratching my head, wondering what was going on with my sweet boy. One day it was so bad he just passed out. I rushed him to the ER, thank God, a good vet helped him. She mentioned getting him an echocardiogram, I said yes, lets do it. SURPRISE SURPRISE, our boy was suffering with a bad heart issue. It absolutely, BREAKS MY HEART, thinking my boy suffered. And it makes me so angry thinking about all the money we spent at that HORROR SHOW of a vet hospital. I also know somebody else that went through a horrible experience there. read more

I just called and asked to speak to Dr Howard and an older sounding woman answered the phone and told me there is no Dr Howard here. I began to explain why I was calling and she rudely interrupts me laughing and says trust me, there is no Dr Howard here then hangs up on me. First impression of this clinic, absolutely terrible and id never go here based on this. read more

I have trusted my pets care here for years and when it came time for her final visit I was overwhelmed by the compassion and care we received from Dr. Howard and all the staff on duty that day. It made a very hard decision bearable. Dr Howard even kissed her on the head before pushing the plunger and was down on the floor with us the whole time. I would never go anywhere else for my beloved pets. read more

We had a great experience at Alameda Veterinary Clinic today. I called first thing this morning because my 1 year old Goldie had been limping and not eating his food. They squeezed me in the day of. Dr. Howard met us in the front room and got down to Duncan's level literally and socialized with him first, gave him a treat and was just the sweetest to him before taking him to the exam room to make him comfortable. He reviewed the x-rays with us to ensure we understood the outcome with clear instructions for aftercare. I think we found out Colorado Vet. His staff was also wonderful. read more

Amazing service and professional caring staff. I called them as soon as they opened on a Thursday morning as my little pug has passed in the night. They had me come with her right away. Made the process of checking her in for her end of life care very easy and as stress free as possible. I of course was very upset at my situation and they were beyond kind. Thank you for being so amazing and understanding. read more

The three things I like about this place: 1. Great, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. 2. Easy to make appointments - often same-day. 3. Excellent pricing. Negatives: 1. The outside of the building isn't too pretty, but personally I could care less. Ugly buildings usually mean lower prices, right? 2. There isn't a lot of separation in the waiting room. You get a few people in there and it's hard to keep the animals apart. This isn't a problem for me, mind you - but I could see how it would be bad if your dog/cat was aggressive, especially timid, etc. and you were forced to sit them right next to another animal. Overall, I'm a big fan. Some of the nicest people you can meet, true animal lovers, very knowledgeable, and the pricing is incredible. A+ ...and one more thing. Both vets were incredibly sweet to my dog. You can tell they really love what they do and it's awesome to see. read more

Don't be deceived by the very simple outer veneer of this place - all that is gold does not glitter, right? I just adopted a kitten and needed to get him in for his first vet visit. I'm new to the Lakewood area and didn't have a vet already lined up, so I kind of blindly decided to go with proximity and visit the Alameda Vet Clinic (it's a whopping 4 blocks from our house). I also thought I had heard a few online friends sing its praises, so going on both potential pros I took my little Scooter Bill there this afternoon. Staff was courteous and professional - they started a file on my little guy while I completed a brief questionnaire and history. The vet we saw - AWESOME! He came right out to the waiting area to meet us and take a look at S.B., then ushered us back into an exam room. He was courteous, obviously well-versed in all the ways of felines, and he cuddled S.B. and got him so at ease his motor was running before and after getting a couple of shots. He also showed me how to properly clip his claws and even gave us a catnip treat for being such a good patient. VERY pleased with our visit and I love leaving an office feeling confident in a doctor's genuine care for his patients. read more

My kids and I LOVE Dr. Howard. He is so nice and knows what he is talking about. He cares about his patients. Our Sally was sick and he took her home with him and nursed her back to health. They just remodeled and it looks nice! Very reasonable prices and I trust them. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Wilks for the last seven years and she has been by far the best vet that I have ever used. When she moved to this new location I followed of course. I love the gentle and family feel of this office and the above and beyond service that is provided from all of the staff. I highly recommend this office for all of your Vet needs. Thanks for caring for all the furry members of our family Dr. Wilks! read more

Dr. Howard, his partners, and their staff are quite simply phenomenal. Best vet I've ever been to (in some 30+ years of having dogs and cats). We've been taking our border collie, Otto, to Dr. Howard for 6 years now, and are constantly amazed with how easily he relates to our dog and the level of care he gives. Otto recently escaped from the backyard and wandered around downtown Denver for a few solid hours. We found him with a big gash on his head, soaking wet from the rain, and more than a little scared. The folks at Alameda Veterinary Clinic fit us in immediately, and gave him the attention he needed in a familiar environment. Over the past few years, we've moved closer to downtown Denver, but still keep coming back due to a number of things: 1) their (dog) bed-side manner. Even when we were unable to see our normal vet (Dr. Howard, in the last-minute emergency visit above), all the other staff has been amazing with our border collie. 2) their no-nonsense recommendations for our pup's health (no sales pitches here - Dr. Howard tells you your options, but also tells you straight up when a particular procedure isn't necessary at this time) and 3) their obvious love of animals. Most vet's don't do it for the money. Their prices aren't anything they're going to get rich off of. But even if the prices were higher, the level of care would likely still bring us back. Phenomenal people. Great service. Very affordable. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Great staff and service. They were recommended by the Dumb Friends League for a free initial visit when I got my dog from there a few years ago, and I never found a reason to go anywhere else, even though I've moved a few times since then. Always friendly and helpful over the phone, too... they've given me advice a couple times that prevented me from having to pay for a full office visit. Awesome. read more

This is the absolute worst vet with the absolute worst staff. Megan at the front is super unhelpful and clueless on anything that's going on in the office. We have not only experienced one bad experience with them but multiple. Their communication is horrible and no one takes accountability for anything. If you are looking for a vet do not go here. This place should be shut down. read more

Took my pup there for a skin issue he's been having. The staff was so nice and welcoming from the second I called. It was quick and easy and Dr. Wilks was so gentle and nice. Definitely will be bringing him back for anything he needs in the future! read more

Dr. Hart and staff have been taking amazing care of my 15 year old Melo cat. Thank you Alameda Vet for being talented, kind, affordable and caring!! read more

We have been going here for years with all of our animals even different family members come hereI I absolutely love the veterinarians! I am going to keep bringing all my pets here as long as I can!! read more

This is a really great Veterinary Clinic - they're open at useful hours - including the weekends, they're very friendly, and they really know their stuff. read more

Brought Lucy here not too long ago and the female vet was super thorough and kind. Lucy just knew where she was and was shaking like crazy during the exam. Luckily the vet was able to perform her exam without giving her more added stress. I will be returning for sure. Thank you read more

Dr Hart was very friendly and patient with all of our new puppy owner questions. We will be back!

We love all of the staff! They have been amazing with our greyhound Jack who has trust issues. They have been absolutely amazing!

We moved from Illinois about 6 years ago and Dr. Wilks was a great vet an got our puppy through a prolapsed urethra and a nurturing. Coming from another state and my family vet who is my uncle she went above and beyond. Once she left another doctor took over for our pup he was very knowledgeable and helped us find the solution to our bulldogs allergies with a pill that daily completely took care of his symptoms he also recommended an eye doctor at the vrcc to help with his dry eyes. Because of this success I recommended my brother to take our other bull dog to be seen at this clinic. She was well take care of. That is until the vet recommended that she have her pallet shaved to help with breathing. The operation was performed and she was given no pain killers or anything to help with the swelling. I want to give a shout out to the doctor at the fox hollow vet for doing emergency care and his staff transporting her to the vrcc through their personal vehicle with a throat tube in. Unfortunately she did not make it. Alameda veterinary hospital did refund some money but we won't ever bring our dog back. It is just to sad that our poor Zoey is gone. A third party vet who heavily consulted in the emergency care to try to save Zoey's life strongly believed it was wrong to even attempt the surgery. And as I have already stated through the botched throat surgery and the pneumonia she could not recover, it still brings tears to my eyes. I am sorry I really trusted this establishment but I can't go back. read more

Be aware of Alameda Veterinary Clinic! They charged the services that we had not ordered. Alameda Veterinary Clinic mailed us postcards reminding our two dogs' vaccination were about to expire. We called their office and asked how much the vaccination to be. They told us $25 each. We thought the charge was reasonable and made an appointment for vaccination only. We brought the dogs there as scheduled. Dr. Hart came in the room and met with the pets, then administered the vaccination. Upon check out, we were shocked by the bill that there was additional $100 ($50 x 2) charged for "Physical Exam". Meanwhile, there was another big dog at the waiting area as we were walking out with ours. We did not want our dogs to get close to that big dog, so we just paid. Once we loaded our dogs to the car, we went back to their office to question about the $100. We told the vet tech that we did not ask for an "Physical Exam". Immediately, she offered to refund the extra $100. However, before she got to do the refund, another vet tech, Melody, cut in and pulled that vet tech to the back. Apparently they were having "discussion" about this. About a minute later, they came out and said that "Physical Exam" was required before administering vaccination. We were very unhappy with such "reason", told them that first, "Physical Exam" had not been brought up to us when making the appointment, second, Dr Hart did not give a "Physical Exam" to the dogs, third, the dogs got their annual exam at their office just a few months ago. If "Physical Exam" is really needed prior to the vaccination, this must have to be printed on the postcards OR this must have to be quoted when making appointment. In the end, both vet techs denied to refund the $100. Besides overcharging, the staff was not nice as some people said in their reviews. Melody was very rude. She did not acknowledge us when we walked in with two dogs. She kept looking away until she had to acknowledge our existence, her tone was cold and blunt! read more

This vet clinic and the staff are incredible! They would have 5-stars from me if they could just get a handle on their systems. Too many times I've shown up to get a medication to find out it never processed or tried to pay a bill they couldn't pull up. That is really my only complaint, I'd give them a 4.8 star rating if it was available. The doctors there are so knowledgeable and love our pets. Doc Howard is the gentleman I have had the benefit of seeing the most and he isn't just a great vet, he is just plain a good person. They do so much more for less than other vets out there. You can't put enough value on the experience level here. While other vets rely on multiple tests in ever-increasing price, you get more of "I've seen this hundreds of times" and he has never been wrong. Other vets I have paid hundreds of dollars in tests to have them come back with "no idea" and incorrect diagnosis. Issues that my dog has had for years at hundreds of dollars per visit with our previous vet were properly diagnosed on the first visit and she is on meds that have fixed the condition and kept the condition at bay ever since then. She is nearly 15 years old, we were considering putting her to sleep because her quality of life was so consistently bad. 3 months with Alameda Vet Clinic and Doctor Howard and she is acting like she did 7 years ago. We think she could live to be a happy 20 year old at this rate. Sami loves Dr. Howard despite all of the poking and prodding! read more

My female cat got fixed there. She licked her cut open so we took her back and the literally grabbed her and STAPLED it shut. My cat screamed her lungs out. Never went back and never will. Besides that we got charged for more than we should have. They tell you one price over the phone and surprise you when you pay. read more

I have had dogs all my life. I have been to many vets and seen the ones that are in it for animals and the ones that are just in it for the money. My husband and I have 2 dogs. Our senior dog is about 9 years old. We left for a weekend and while we were gone the person that watched her said she became extremely sick. When we got back she was vomiting and extremely dehydrated. She looked terrible and in shock. We could not get her to eat or drink. Knowing her age I knew this could be something big however I needed to get her treated immediately especially with how dehydrated she was. I went to Dr. Howard and after he looked at her for maybe 2 minutes said she needed to be hospitalized and all he wanted to talk was "quotes" of money because it wasn't going to be cheap. I love my dog very much but what he was asking to give me no answers when my dog is this dehydrated was ridiculous. I took her somewhere else where a vet gave us options and was reasonable. She treated my dog right then and got her hydrated again. She has made a full recovery. I don't like to give bad reviews, but I did not have a good experience here. I was in an extremely emotional state about my dog and he wouldn't give me any answers or options without wanting $500 +. I'm sure he is a good vet but I'm glad I got a second opinion from another one. read more

My very favorite veterinarian in the world Dr. O who had been with my dogs for many years retired in December of last year from this practice. I had traveled well out of the Uptown area where I live after he relocated here years ago for very good reasons to continue to see him. I had never met a veterinarian who was more interested in my pets health than charging me for unnecessary tests etc. he always made me feel like he adored my dogs and trust me that sometimes can be difficult for people LOL as well as he was always on the money about what needed to be done and gave me all my options. When my Doberman appeared ill I went to VCA near me and what a mistake that was please see my review. I ignored their recommendations and returned here to see Dr. Hart here at Alameda and thank goodness I did. Again another veterinarian that seems to care about the animals and not the money. And let me just say again I have spent thousands of dollars on my dogs when it was appropriate including a artificial knee but I don't like the feeling of being taken or not being giving all my options which is what happened at VCA. I would also like to compliment the front office staff as well as the vet techs here. My dogs can be a bit unruly and they have always come out and helped me get my dogs into a private room. Also whenever I have asked for any records or needed an emergency visit they are always there for my puppies! I can't say enough good things about this practice I am so happy they are there and hope others can see driving a few extra miles for fantastic care and fair prices is worth more than I can express in a review!!! read more