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    Sploot Veterinary Care - Highlands

    3.1 (56 reviews)
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    Services - Sploot Veterinary Care - Highlands

    Emergency pet hospital

    Dental care

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    Dental extraction

    Mass or tumor removal

    Microchipping

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Spay or neuter

    Pet vaccinations

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    Derek S.

    They're finally becoming like any other vet. I came here as soon as it opened & loved the welcoming feeling & mission statement. After my recent visit I'll be looking for a new vet! I Called to let them know I was running 5-7minutes late & was told I'd be fine up until 10 minutes. I arrived and was ecstatic I made it & showed her my phone 3:39! (Federal traffic was a niI was told at this point I was already over half way through my 3:30 appointment. I was hoping to get her vaccine & be on my way after a 40 minute drive, but instead was rudely turned away. I believe the vets here are probably still great & really care about all their pet patients, but the lady at the front desk was rude & on a power trip. I was willing to make the drive after moving further south, but will be looking for something closer now. Response: As we previously discussed I will not be returning to your practice. The fact that you weren't following your own protocols is what was frustrating and a waste of our time. The vets were wonderful, whoever answers your phone and deals with customers as they come in who needs the improvement/training.

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    Lauren D.

    What a great experience! I have 2 VERY different dogs. One very outgoing and social and the other terrified of everything. The staff at the Highlands location was amazing with both! They were able to handle both and get vaccines and blood work done! So happy with the location and the nurses and doctors thourough attention to everything. They answered all my questions and took so much time!

    Our puppy with Sploot vet techs

    We love the Highlands location! The staff are thorough and take the time to take to talk through any questions we have. We really appreciate having the option to text anytime with questions about appointments, medications, scheduling, etc. Although we aren't guaranteed to see the same vet each visit, the intake form and staff's review before makes appointments seamless with going through everything together!

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    Sara D.

    Sploot handles things in a unique way. My dog had a ruptured anal gland on a Sunday. I was extremely worried. He had an anal gland abscess before but this was worse. Not knowing what to do, I took him to a groomer to see if they could express it. They refused to service him and said I need to go to a vet. On Sunday options are very limited. I went to one on 22nd and Wadsworth, they told me to call when I arrived and someone would come get my dog. I waited an hour, no one ever called. After a very bad experience with the animal hospital on 44th and Wadsworth (after waiting 3hrs they said it was a tumor.. when it was actually an anal gland abscess) I didn't want to go there . I called another animal hospital in Arvada, they had good reviews so I thought I'd try them. But they said I could take him but I'd have to wait with him. The wait time was over 4 hours. Very worried about the condition of my dog I called sploot. They seemed to care. They answered friendly and quickly. They said they were busy and weren't sure they could take another walk in. I explained what my dog was experiencing and she said she would check with the doctor to see if they could take care of him. Thankfully they fit him in! The atmosphere they create is relaxing. Very clean and they have spa like music on. They checked me in quickly and asked me some questions. They let me drop off my dog rather than wait which was nice. I was so worried I started crying and they were very reassuring and nice. They stayed connected and called and texted me updates on how he was doing. They continued to offer support. In the end my dog was taken care of and is doing much better. Great hours for unexpected issues! Continuous support Thorough information Trustworthy

    Best place to bring your pup in for the first exam since everyone so friendly and lovely!!

    Free treats

    Super clean clinic, staff was really friendly. What I love is the treats to make my dog listen. They also have free tennis balls!!

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    Was pleased overall by the staff and care they gave to my dog. People were friendly and was able to get in and out rather quickly.

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    I've been here twice. Once for a dog who needed emergency surgery and once for my other dog to have…read morea cancerous tumor looked at. I don't remember the names of either vet but i honestly don't have any complaints about them. Both times everyone has been nice. My biggest gripe is they were supposed to email me information hours ago. Their phone system is a pain to navigate just to get someone to answer. I can't compare prices but it seems like this place charges a premium and based on other reviews, might guilt you into something you can't afford. I honestly prefer my regular vet.

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    The earlier bad reviews astonish me, and all I can come up with is since Blue Pearl took over late…read moresummer 2022, things have changed dramatically in the right direction. Here's our story. We moved from Seattle to Albuquerque June 2022. Our 5-yr old German Shepherd had just been diagnosed with end stage liver disease and had begun needing abdominocenteses, a procedure where accumulated fluid is removed from the abdomen. Every 3-5 weeks, 2-4 liters of fluid would accumulate and have to be removed. We had it done at a Blue Pearl facility in Seattle/Kirkland three times before we moved, and it was very stressful for her until the last time when the vet used a different technique and let me be with her, so we could avoid any sedative or drugs, which is imperative when the liver isn't functioning well. We got to Albuquerque, and the first new patient appt at our chosen clinic was 10 weeks out, and the ERs in ABQ didn't perform this procedure. Since we'd had so much good care at Blue Pearl in Seattle/Kirkland, we searched for a Blue Pearl locally. The closest were Phoenix and Denver. We chose to drive the 8 hrs up to Denver. Because fluid accumulation is unpredictable, we can't always go to our vet in ABQ even now. The procedure takes an hour, so the vet can't fit you in between other appts, so we've had to go to Blue Pearl Lakewood 4 times now. Each time we've seen Dr. Jill Bull, and each time her assistants have been remarkable. All the intake staff and medical staff have been professional, efficient, very compassionate, kind... We've interacted with many different support staff on the phone and in person since last July and have only had good to exceptional experiences with everyone. Dr. Bull is everything I look for in a vet. On our first visit, she listened to our 3 prior experiences with the procedure and agreed to use the other technique that had worked so well for our dog the last time in Seattle. She cared more for our dog's well-being than doing it the "easy" way. Dr. Bull is a fantastic vet. She listens, she considers, she's professional, kind, compassionate, clearly skilled in technique, patient and adaptable to situations as they develop. Because our dog was not sedated, and we had to keep her still for an hour, things changed often, and Dr. Bull and her tech (Bree was beyond fantastic) took all in stride and made everything work well. Our dog was calm, and all has gone very well all 4 times despite different circumstances each time. Our 4th visit was Jan 6, 2023, and Dr. Bull told us she'd recently been made facility director for Blue Pearl Lakewood. Finally, the right person for the right job - she'll still be treating patients, so it's a win-win for all. I hate HMOs, but back in Seattle during COVID, Blue Pearl was the only place that allowed me inside with my dog, which is why I chose them over everyone else. They were super strict with COVID protocol, but they knew you can only give exceptional care if the animal's person is directly involved, not just talking on the phone as they wait for hours in their car in the outside parking lot. I have been deeply pleased with Blue Pearl's clearly putting the animal's welfare over their own convenience, and the ensuing care my dog received at Blue Pearl Kirkland/Seattle was excellent as well as at Blue Pearl Lakewood, CO. I can't say enough good about Blue Pearl, wherever I've gone. Maybe now that they've taken over in Lakewood, the bad reviews will only be about money (ER visits are rarely cheap.) And btw, although the fee is higher at Blue Pearl Lakewood ER for the procedure than at my local vet (not an ER in Albuquerque), it's still very reasonable. (It's half what I was paying at Blue Pearl Seattle.)

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