All five of my dogs were patients here, and the service has always been excellent. I hadn't been in…read morefor awhile and apparently Dr. Miller, who owned and started Rising Sun sold the business. My last visit felt a bit empty and robotic. We were herded in, given some meds and told that if my dog didn't get better, take her to the emergency room. Rising Sun charged me $900 for the visit, some of which were likely part of a lab charge. $900 seemed excessive, but I paid and left. After doing some research, I discovered that Rising Sun is now owned by private equity, so that explains everything. I will no longer support this business, as they have sold out. Luckily there are a few vets in Denver that haven't turned into poor quality, cash grabbing operations. So long, Rising Sun. You used to be first-rate and the finest vet I'd ever known, but you gave in, and now you're like all the rest. Dr. Miller would have a heart attack if she knew what Rising Sun has become.

Rising Sun is absolutely incredible. All the staff take such good care of my pets. They work…read morequickly but you never feel rushed and always feel truly cared for.

Update: March 2026: I've never experienced such **CONSISTENT** gross incompetence and consistent…read moredelays from a vet clinic before. This is the LAST STRAW, and potentially a FATAL one, at that. We have been suspecting lymphoma for our dog and it has been 3.5+ weeks since we started this discovery process and we had to follow up several times to get work up done, get results and 4 procedures later, we still do not know for sure. Doctors don't reply to emails and results are not communicated timely, even after follow ups. There is a huge back office issue in continuity of care. We've raised this so many times and it just keeps happening. It boils down to POOR MANAGEMENT. There is no sense of urgency. His illness could be aggressive and this 3+ week delay could be a MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH. We are at week 4, and we are moving to another vet office and still have not done any definitive treatment! We've been encountering a lot of back office issues with them for 3+ years and THIS IS THE LAST STRAW. WE ARE SO UPSET because this is not how you run a medical practice! The owner also cannot be bothered to check-in nor investigate. Just STAY AWAY. This is literally the worst VET office we've worked with. Absolutely TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE. They have also poked and prodded our dog more than necessary. We also run a medical clinic. This is NOT how you run one. It is safe to say that they clearly just want you to keep paying more and more. I can't say "TERRIBLE" enough. Save yourself the heartache and stress and stay away. We are pulling all 3 dogs from this incompetent office. The cherry on top is they even botched sending over our records to the new practice, thrice. We had to ask twice and The receiving practice had to contact them again just today since they sent it incorrectly. They're consistent with their errors. That's for sure. IF YOU LOVE YOUR DOGS, SAVE THEM, BY NOT GOING TO THIS NEGLIGENT PRACTICE ______ Previous review Very expensive compared to most clinics I've been with ---by a LOT. I usually don't mind spending on my pets because they are my world (!), but the prices are too much and they keep upselling you on non-essential services. I don't feel like they are looking out for dog owners and keeping expenses reasonable. They offer every test, every supplement, or procedure instead of providing practical guidance to avoid unnecessary expenses. The staff are great and extremely caring with dogs. I have mixed feelings because I usually spend on average, between $200-$600 per visit here! .

top tier. Such a good vet office. I've always felt really comfortable and taken care of here…read more There's no run up with money and they try to be on your side, cost-effective wise. And they show genuine concern for your pet!

Dr. Steve is an excellent veterinarian -- one of the best I have had -- but the practice he…read moreoversees has serious operational issues. On one visit, my dog had to have her blood drawn twice due to a staff mistake. At the very next visit, she was given the wrong vaccine, which is a medical error that should never happen. The front‑desk experience is also consistently poor, with long hold times and dismissive behavior when concerns are raised. I respect the veterinarian, but the clinic's staff training and procedures are unreliable, and after two consecutive errors involving my dog's care, I cannot continue bringing her here. They could have killed my dog with the sloppy vaccination mistake.

I have brought all my pets (and there have been quite a few!) here for over 25 years, including…read moreshots twice a week for a month, so you see a lot. The care and compassion Dr. Steve and staff have shown has always been amazing. (Dr. Tina is really great, too, but we have only seen her a few times, including my dog's recent euthanasia and she was very kind and caring.) Steve takes his time, manages your pet's care realistically and fairly and always follows up. There have been many evenings he has called well after-hours and he hasn't seemed hurried or bothered, but rather concerned and available. One thing about this clinic is that they have kept their prices fair and within your budget. I think they have to charge what the lab charges them and there isn't much they can control. Their pharmacy program is helpful and cost savings, too. I recommend them to everyone.

Veterinary care gets real when the dog is scared, sick, huge, complicated, or dying. Vida has met…read morethose moments for me across four dogs and 13 years. My current dog, Mama, is a 140-pound Bullmastiff rescue from a puppy mill. She recently came in for an ear infection and wedged herself under my chair in the lobby like she was trying to disappear. Naturally, she got stuck. Vida handled her calmly and competently, with no drama. They called between visits to check on her and didn't charge for the follow-up. That is what I've come to appreciate. When Mama once refused to get out of the car for vaccinations, the vet came outside and treated her while she crouched in the passenger footwell. When Anja, my independent white shepherd, needed coaxing, they worked with her temperament. Peanut butter helped. When Roger, my stoic pandemic dog, developed cancer, they explained the tradeoffs between extending his life and protecting his quality of life. I never felt pressured or rushed. And when Churro, my starved Bullmastiff rescue, reached the end, they were exceptional. He was taller than Mama, only 90 pounds, aggressive, complicated, and dying from cirrhosis of the liver. They didn't judge him or flinch. They gave him dignity, and they gave me space to cry and say goodbye. Vida is clean, organized, responsive, easy to schedule online, and transparent about costs. They are not cheap. But that's the price of unconditional love. The front desk is usually efficient and welcoming, though one recent visit felt more abrupt than usual. I would recommend Vida without hesitation, especially for large, complicated, and deeply loved dogs. They know how to take care of our fur babies as well as the person attached to them.

Harvey's end We…read morebrought our 17 year old dog to VIDA to be euthanized To avoid further suffering. We expected that the dog to be euthanized wouldn't have loudly cry out in pain?  The vet rammed in an IV causing my dog in fact causing great pain as Harvey cried out loudly. VIDA Vetinary Clinic is a corporate overpriced operation that exhibited indifference and incompetence. The point of euthanasia is a pain free end to life. Do not use this bad clinic. John Johnson

My dog poppy got a stick stuck on the roof of her mouth today and the team at Denver Animal…read moreHospital was so kind. They immediately got us in a room and told us our options. They sedated Poppy and she now has her stick to remember the ordeal. Thank you everyone from me and Poppy!

I can't say enough about DAH. I have been seeing Dr Tadros with my bunch for years. She is one of…read morethe kindest most compassionate people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I wish she could be my primary care Dr! We just had to put our sweet Louie down. She and the amazing staff once again helped us through such a sad time. We thank and love you all.

They treated us very well and were very honest about our options. It's been a sad time for us and…read morethey were very compassionate.

Don't fall for the "free first exam" BS. They will find ways to throw a few hundred dollars on your…read morebill anyways. The staff was friendly and helpful except for the vet (Dr. Jacobs) who was curt and rude and I don't think she is aware that the exam rooms are not soundproof and we were able to hear her shit talk us, our pets, and berate her staff. I would recommend going anywhere else.

It took us awhile to find a health center for our puppy when we first got. We chose the good heart…read morebrand because of great reputation and also because we enjoyed our first visit. We originally lived closer to the 6th street branch but have moved to Aurora. We were extremely excited to see that another good heart has been opened in Lowry which is closer to our house. We met Dr. Frost as he checked out our pup for an ear infection. The staff all were extremely nice and Dr. Frost gave us multiple options to solve the issue. Our pup is now feeling much better and we appreciate the Lowry team helping cure his infection.

Dr. Pochman is the only vet my dog, Baymax, has ever known…read more In the past, I had to drive 40 minutes to see Dr. Pochman, and I would still be doing so, except that HE MOVED INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD!!!! This is a great clinic with the BEST VETERINARIAN - talented, practical, caring, skilled and a great communicator. The staff is great, especially JamieSue! If you are looking for your 'home' for great veterinary care, give it a try. I think you will stop looking further.

I have been going to this vet for almost 3 years with my cat now and things initially were really…read moregreat but I've had numerous not so great experiences recently. First- 2 visits ago they had him listed as a 2 year old. He's been going there 3 years so it's not possible for him to age backwards. Plus they have his file scanned from his adoption showing his birthdate. I informed them he was 6. My most recent visit I see on his file that he is now 4. I crossed it out and changed it again back to 6. The reason this is serious to me is because they keep referencing his age when analyzing his conditions and saying blah blah "for such a young cat." But he's not 2. Or 4. He's 6. And his name also is not Oliver... I went in on a Monday and had bloodwork done. They were supposed to call the next day with results but didn't. And not the next day either. His vet had gotten sick and called out and it would've been under her specific file to call me, but given I had called inquiring I feel a different professional should've been able to at least convey the results to me more quickly. Finally, today I dropped him off at 7:45 for an ultrasound. I had been under the impression and told that it would occur between 9-12. I just called and the tech didn't even get there until after 11. Now he has to sit there for a bit longer and I had been counting down minutes to get his results. I loved this vet and I'm really sad about what's happening there. Not sure if the switched systems or something but normally they, and especially Kim, are super good at communicating and doing everything they can. Now I feel weird leaving him with them because they don't even know his name... age... when the doctor will be there...

The last few months have been difficult for my two cats, my husband and me. Gracie, our 19 year old…read morecat, was dying of old age and Claire, the other cat, was suffering from a cancerous growth in her nose. During this difficult time, Dr. Andy and the entire staff have offered unwavering support and practical help. Sometimes the treatments seemed costly, but these veterinarians made sure to choose cost-effective options that would ensure our cats received the optimal care. When we had to make tough choices, such as whether to consult a specialist about Claire's cancer, Dr. Andy always explained the options thoroughly and made it clear that the choices such as radiation therapy or palliative treatment were ours to make. I would recommend Dr. Andy and his staff unconditionally.