Updated in summer 2020 - we returned to Fox Hollow about six months ago after coming in when the…read morevet we'd moved to couldn't fit us in and have been returning faithfully ever since. They have corrected the issues with their front desk folks. They're reasonable, kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and can squeeze you in same day for a nominal up charge if your issue is urgent (or if you just think it is as I sometimes do ). We have been taking our dogs and cats here since May of 2017 when we moved to the area. I think the care provided is trustworthy. I have no doubts about the competency of the veterinarians and no complaints about pricing. That being said, I have yet to feel any real loyalty to this facility. The front desk staff is quite slow and often a bit cranky. They have yet to integrate our pets' records from their prior veterinarian into their system (so I have to call and verify if vaccines are current -- at which point there are long delays while paper files are consulted - why are there paper files? Shouldn't these records all be digitized?). Any appointments for routine services end up taking at least an hour; lots of waiting. It's like going to a medical doctor's office. I understand that triaging must take place, and I don't begrudge pets in dire situations being seen with a higher priority than those who are receiving only vaccine administration, but at the same time, I do think there is room for improvement. I can't understand why it would be appropriate for me to wait in the waiting room for 45 minutes to pick up a prescription, especially when I called ahead for it so it was already packaged with our name on it

Dr. Cara Edelstein was very caring, funny and informative. She lavished praises on our beloved…read morekitty and was gentle while handling her (though she is not generally prone to cat anxiety). We really enjoyed our first visit with this Veterinarian.

Foothills Animal Hospital is the best ever veterinary clinic! I'd like to personally extend…read morespecial kudos to Praise Harmony, who calmed me and inspired me simultaneously. She showed so much compassion, empathy, insight & professionalism, she gave me HOPE, which to me, is everything. If you want genuine loving care for your fur baby pet, go HERE.

Shout out to this amazing vet, Dr Brittany Miller! My family's favorite veterinarian. Our little…read morepuppy, Larry, had an injured toenail and Dr. Brittany got us in that same day, even though she was booked solid. She took amazing care of our little guy and had him home by one in the afternoon. She has been our family vet for close to 10 years and cannot be beat! Thank you again, Dr. Brittany Miller and the amazing staff at Foothills Veterinary Hospital for your great service and prices!

My vet referred me to this place. At end of visit I was charged more than I was told. I said my…read morereferral said 1 price. I discussed it and they told me my vet not send a referral. Convenient answer. I to them I just not walk off the street to pay for yhe services I was referral. . I suggest to really research before you do business with this company I did while I was waiting and after reading a good amount. I wished I not do business with them. Not have any trust etc. Was stuck as had paid a deposit. Buyer beware. You may wish you did

Traveling cross-country with my English Bulldog, Titus, from San Diego to Rochester, NY has been…read morequite the adventure -- and we hit an unexpected bump in the road when we stopped in Denver for the night. Titus wasn't acting like himself; lethargic, breathing a little heavier than usual, and just clearly not feeling great. As any bulldog owner knows, you don't take chances with these guys, especially on the road. I ended up taking him to Evolution Veterinary Specialists in Denver, and honestly, I couldn't be more grateful. From the moment we walked in, their team was kind, calm, and professional -- exactly what I needed in the middle of a stressful situation with my best buddy. They assessed him quickly and thoroughly, and it turned out he needed some intravenous medication and monitoring overnight. Leaving Titus anywhere is hard -- especially in an unfamiliar city -- but they made sure I knew he was in the best hands. They kept me updated and treated him like he was one of their own. By the next morning, he was perking up, wagging that little stump of a tail, and ready to hit the road again like the tough little traveler he is. Huge thank you to the team at Evolution for not only taking care of Titus medically, but also for being so compassionate and reassuring to a worried dog dad. You all are the real deal, and I can't recommend you enough to anyone in need of top-notch veterinary care in Denver.

I took my dog to this practice several years ago. He had somewhat recently been diagnosed with…read moreCushings and we were new to the area. Getting an appointment was never easy and then front desk staff was typically quite rude. There were numerous communication breakdowns involving this rude desk staff. The most memorable of these was when a vet told me to come in for a follow up of some sort and put me on her schedule for a quick visit between patients. I checked in at the desk for this visit, they told me to sit down, and I waited there with my dog for what seemed like forever. When I was the only one left in the waiting room, a tech came to the desk and asked the receptionist who I was there to see. She said right in front of me, "I have no idea what she's doing here or who she is." I explained it to the tech and was eventually seen. My dog started having some issues with waking in the middle of the night with what seemed like pain or anxiety. Dr. Garms dismissed this as him being old and having canine dementia. Thank God I took him to another vet practice. The vet immediately suspected an adrenal tumor simply by palpating his abdomen. This was confirmed by an ultrasound. We were able to manage his symptoms for another year or so. Why am I leaving this review now? This greedy practice has for some reason started emailing me repeatedly with my dear deceased dog's name in the subject line. I haven't been to this place in 6 years. I've tried to unsubscribe but to no avail. I don't recommend this place.

A HUGE shout out to Dr. Garms and this practice…read more My Schnoodle has been a patient of Dr. Garms since 2017. She is, by far, the most compassionate veterinarian I have ever known. Recently Morgan's appetite diminished and he would not eat his favorite fruits, veggies and kibble. After he stopped eating all together, about 8 days ago, I tried feeding him chicken and rice. Initially, he loved it but stopped eating this. Last Saturday, 7/8/23, I called and left a message. Dr. Garms called and suggested a few things of which I tried, Morgan was still not eating much. I called on the following Monday, Dr. Garms was off and Sabrina suggested baby food and since they were booked on Tuesday, she asked that I drop Morgan off on Tuesday morning for observation and lab work. I picked him up Tuesday evening and was asked to bring him back Wednesday morning and plan on leaving him and going over his blood work results. Tuesday evening he still did not eat anything and sipped a little water. When I returned on Wednesday with Morgan, Dr. Garms entered and I knew immediately that the news was not going to be good. Morgan was in both renal and liver failure and his numbers were so far off the scale, there was not much that they could do other than palliative treatment. I looked at his listless body and made that dreaded decision to euthanize him. Since friends had shared their recommendations for in-home euthanizing I contacted 2 of these vets and neither had anything available that day or the next. I did not want Morgan to pass away on a metal table or in a strange environment, Dr. Garms offered to come to my home that evening around 7. The process, of course, was difficult for the both of us (we were both crying when he slipped away) she was incredible, comforting me. She took his body back to her practice and indicated that she will take care of everything including arranging for his ashes to be returned to me. Dr. Garms is not only a very capable clinician, she is the most compassionate vet I have known.

We have been going to the Ruggle's for over 20 years, they are spectacular, they have been great…read more We made a slip years ago and followed a friends advise to go to one of the big chains down the hill. That was a mistake, more expensive and far less personable.

Took our cat in last Friday after calling in and letting them know she wasn't doing well and was…read moreretaining fluid in her abdomen. After being there half the day, given IV fluids, and they're unable to run a basic CBC there on site. And not to mention almost $800 later, was told we needed to take her to Wheat Ridge ER where we ended up having to euthanize her. I've also called two days in a row to express my frustrations with how things went, with no return phone call. Would recommend seeking care anywhere but here to be honest. Not sure why a vet would say they could accomodate a sick pet when they can't even do the basic of a CBC.

After moving across country from New York City my 19-year-old dog, yes 19-years-old, had a really…read morepuffy eye. After calling nine different vets in the Denver area and none of them would take us, I found this incredible veterinary hospital. The staff got us in right away and was so kind when I was so worried. They had incredible Covid protocol: We called them upon arrival and they told us which door to come in to place the dog. Then a few minutes later Dr. Steven Batch called us after observing our pup. He spent over 20 minutes on the phone with us going over what he felt was the problem and all the options that we had. He was kind, considerate, and incredibly detailed so we could understand, everything. Honestly he is a great vet. When our dog was ready they called us back to the same door to pick up our healthy pup. I'm super grateful that I found this wonderful veterinary hospital and can't say enough great things about them!!

This used to be a fist rate vet. We started going there in the 80's and Dr. Batch was kind,…read morecompassionate, and competent. He cared for all my dogs and cats with diligence. There's no telling how much I have paid for my pets' care, but that's besides the point. I brought in my small Jack Russell to be treated for minor symptoms ( she was in heat and wanted to get her spayed). I had taken her to emergency care the previous day, and they prescribed her trazodone for anxiety. When I followed up with Mesa, the vet, Shelby Stephens DVM, suggested a series of tests, and I followed her advice. Cost wasn't an issue. But it came to light that this is an EXTREMELY COMMON SYMPTOM of small female dogs in heat. I was presented with a bill of $292, and told to continue to give her trazodone as prescribed. There were no services or test results provided at the time or after. When it was time to check out, I didn't have my wallet. This really worried me, as I had just returned from the dentist and knew I had it then. I had gone home afterwards to change clothes and pick up my wife and dog. I was extremely worried where my wallet was! I told the front desk at Mesa that I would call them and pay over the phone, or return with payment. The tech person (not the actual vet) said that my wife and dog would need to stay there until payment was received. Basically, they demanded human collateral. I was none too pleased, given that I had spent well over $50, 000 at this clinic since 1985. But I returned home, luckily found the wallet, and returned home, and paid the bill in full. I also decided I was not going to back to Mesa vet under any circumstances. THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART. I requested vet records for my new vet, and included in these records were the " testimony" from a vet tech saying that I accused him of " touching my pet wrong". I HAD NO IDEA THAT MY PET'S MEDICAL HISTORY INCLUDED LIES FROM A VET TECH. the full page he wrote covering his ass, and the vet, Shelby Stephens, signed off on this record. They knew it was false. They were covering their asses, but being untruthful. To me, that's as unscrupulous as it gets. It was the tech who demanded my wife & agitated dog wait until I returned with payment. I only discovered this when my new vet informed me. This business has lost it's heart & soul; they simply want your money, and will gouge you at every opportunity. The owners, DR. Steven Batch & Dr. Rachwal, are retired, and cannot be contacted. They ran a solid operation. Stay away from this cooperate run vet. They can't be trusted with your pet or even to tell a simple truth. I am just trying to take care of my dogs and pets, but I am not alone in discovering what a terrible business MESA VET has become. THEY CARE FAR MORE ABOUT PROFITS THAN YOUR ANIMALS. 7/10/29 response to Mesa Veterinarian Clinic: Mesa Vet simply will NOT accept responsibility for anything under any circumstances. One of the new owners, Christine Horst, responded to my review & doubled down on her idea that her business did nothing wrong. Chistine's legalese and false sincerity are disconcerting, but expected given her corporate mentality towards animal welfare. This is a trivial issue, and I can only imagine how defensive they become over major ones. I've never owned a female dog before this one, and sincerely needed advice on how to deal with premenstrual issues; that was all. I agreed to the test they recommended, and whatever else they felt was necessary. It turned out that the tests were unnecessary, and Mesa most likely knew that, having experience with dogs in heat (this was confirmed by two different vets who stated these were VERY common/ normal symptoms). Regardless, stating that my "companion (my wife) voluntarily offered to remain at the hospital while payment was retrieved; she was not required to do so" is patently FALSE. The 20 year old vet tech stated she (my wife) would need to stay there until payment was rendered. This same vet tech's comments (that you included in my pet's medical records) say that I accused him of "touching my pet wrong". Once again, this is preposterous. In addition to a misdiagnosis, they also failed to notify me of an very important one; degenerative gum disease. Mesa was the only vet to ever see the dog, and while she's only 3, she needed dental treatment. They gave us a toothbrush, and we explained she already had one and used it weekly. If they'd done the job we trusted them with, this would have been an overt and obvious health concern. The dog recently needed to have 12 teeth pulled, a mere seven months after we placed our trust in their offices. I have no idea how they missed that! If they hadn't demanded my wife and sick dog remain in their offices, we'd have continued to trust them. Cost isn't an issue for my pet's health, but trust certainly is. Christine Hurst's platitudes and false statements confirm my belief that I was wise to seek another vet.

I live in Vail Colorado. I'd taken my huskey to our local Avon Pet Center for a mild tummy ache and…read moretwo days later my dog was going blind and couldn't use her back legs. My insitict told me to get a second opinion so I rushed to Conifer, 3 hrs away at 5:00 am just to find the Vet from Aspen Park Vet I'd used in the past, Dr Guerney who was one of a kind, had passed away earlier this year. They were now a very busy office with a very young staff and couldn't make time for us. In my desperation my friend called Bighorn. What a wonderful turn of events! Immediately I felt the peace come over me when his receptionist asked all the right questions and then actually listened compasionately to my responses! Amazing! She found me a spot for my Nala to be seen and within 2 hours Dr Curt was performing magic. Even tho I was being squeezed in and Nala wasn't his patient, he still took his time and was thorough, compassionate, kind, and most importantly extremely knowledgeable. I emphasize knowledgeable! His price was honest and very fair. Outstanding service! 5 stars! I will continue to drive the 3 hours if he will have us. Finding a quality vet, let's face it any servicer these days, who truly cares and isn't just trying to make money is a rare gem and worth the drive! Nala continues to fight and is holding steady! We can't expect perfection from our caregivers nor to have all the answers, perform miracles, or know what to do at all times but we can expect them to care, listen, and make wise, logical choices with the health of our loved ones. That is the profession after all. Thank you everyone from Bighorn from me and Nala!!! If you are reading this send some sweetness Nala's way!

Great veterinary clinic!! We have been using Bighorn for many years now and have had everything…read morefrom shots to just recently our dog needed a surgery on an entropic eyelid. Of course her eyelid, which is a somewhat specialized surgery, turned out as wonderfully as everything else that our family experiences at Bighorn. Thank you Doc and team!

I brought my new kittens here for their initial check-ups and some shots and had a pleasant…read moreexperience! I took off one star because during our first visit, we had to wait a long time with no update on when the vet would be in to see us. With little kittens who had never been to the vet before, this was not ideal but we made it work! Their front desk staff are super helpful and friendly and scheduling appointments has always been a breeze! Hopefully will not need to be back soon but if so, I know where to go for great care for my kitties!

Came in with my cat Bear because he had a sore around this butt area that needed to be extracted…read more Dr. Graziano and nurse Daniel did a fantastic job caring for Bear. Bear came home with meds. He's made a recovery since and also got some bloodwork done. Thankfully everything came back normal. The price here was reasonable and would definitely bring back Bear here for his future check ups and procedures :)