Care Animal Hospital

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Michael Mecherikoff

Our two-year-old shepherd mix had some nasty symptoms which appeared on a Friday and had worsened significantly by Sunday morning. Other nearby vets not being open on Sunday, and Care getting great reviews here and on Google, we took our dog to Care. The entrances/waiting areas for dogs and cats are separate--an example of the clinics thoughtfulness. Without an appointment and with abbreviated check-in, we were in an exam room within 15 minutes. Vet Tech Mary behaved like a doctor: professional, calm, knowledgeable, empathetic, and able to answer our questions easily and confidently. Dr. Mitchell, as well, and the two treated our very timid, recently rescued dog with patience and caring through the unpleasantness of temperature check, heartrate check, palpations, and then intravenous hydration. A stool sample disproved possible causes of the symptoms; Dr. Mitchell prescribed an anti-nausea med and an antibiotic and (unprompted) asked for updates. Tapeworms--lots of them, and mature--had been thriving in our dogs gut, but no sign of them was apparent until the next day. I called Care and asked to speak to Dr. Mitchell. Without question or trying to answer mine, Dani (front office) put the doctor on the phone. She (Mitchell) listened carefully, and immediately prescribed a de-wormer. When I reached the clinic, I had other questions; I waited a few minutes, and the doctor came out of surgery and directly to me with answers. (She was pretty excited about the--disgusting--tapeworm samples I brought, and, in the fashion of a true scientist who loves her job, went to show them off to her colleagues.) With the medication, signs of the tapeworm infestation disappeared over the next few days, and in that time Care accepted our dogs previous vet record via email. We had an overall very good experience: open on Sunday, express check-in, genuine caring from staff, the doctor being available via phone and in person, the follow-up card they mailed--CVH did go above and beyond. I wavered between 4- and 5-star ratings, given that the doctor didnt detect the root cause of the symptoms, which were unquestionable the next day. I landed on 5, given that our dogs case was very rare: a heavy infestation with none of the usual symptoms unique to her condition. Going forward, both of our dogs will be Care clients.

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Desirae Audino

I am absolutely and completely blown away at the care and services this clinic provides. I selected Dr. Paige Garnett as my veterinarian because I was referred by someone who knew she was great with cats. I had an FeLV+ positive kitten who also turned up FIP possibly positive. She was more than amazing with her help and care during my Moonshines short but great life. He would seriously not have lived nearly as long if it wasnt for her. Since then, she has always been right there for issues I have had with my other two fur babies (cats). Not only does she really, really care about my kitties, she goes above and beyond for them, like no one else ever would. She has put up with me and my babies this far, which is enough kudos in itself, since we have put her through an emotional, mental, and medical roller coaster. Though my kids have been a real challenge for her, she has taken on everything with no hesitations. I could not thank her and the staff enough for everything they have done for me and my kiddos. They have countlessly worked me in for emergency appointments and have been nothing but lovely to work with. Dr. Paige Garnett is the best veterinarian I have ever met and worked with. I drive from Aurora to go to this clinic (45 mins) and it is worth every mile. I would not have it any other way and I will continue to go to Dr. Paige Garnett from now on! HIGHLY recommended. THANK YOU Dr. Paige Garnett for everything, you truly are a blessing.

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Frank Registrato

We have been seeing Doctor Gilbert with our little rescue, Benny the Spacedog. As new "parents", my partner and I were a little worried about making sure we brought Benny to the right place. Care Animal Hospital is TOP NOTCH. My little Cherrier loves to go here. Separate dog and cat entrances, which is super awesome, and the people up front are very friendly. I dont know name of everyone, but there was a really nice young lady with dreads that helped us on a particular occasion when Benny got into something and we had an emergency visit. We had to see Dr. Molliconi for the emergency visit. SHE was super sweet and very calm while we were losing our heads over what was up with Benny. They took him in RIGHT AWAY. We called at 6pm and came in at 6:10 Benny was on fluids by 6:11. Dr. M was very helpful in explaining all of our options as emergency care can run up bills rather quickly. We have a friend who is a vet tech and the Dr. took the time to speak to her about helping us as well. And they were really busy for a Friday night. Anyhow, superior service, superior follow through. Gentle and caring staff. Go here. Yes!!

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Heather N

These guys are the best! After being told my dog needed surgery, I went to Care for a second opinion. They made me feel a lot more comfortable by explaining what was going on with my dog. They then went over the treatment options with me and suggested a less traditional method with a much higher success rate. I felt so lucky to have a veterinarian who had delt with the same condition with his own dog and knew the best way to go about operating on my pup. This was a few years ago, and Ive been going to Care ever since. Everyone Ive referred has also had great luck with these guys. Couldnt recommend them any more! Thanks again Dr. Gilbert for fixing Leos ear!!

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Magdalena Kudasik

I cannot put into words how much I LOVE this clinic. They really treat Kodee like hes a part of the family. They always respond to e-mails in a timely manner and I feel 100% confident in Dr. Gilbert as his vet. I have also used this place for acupuncture to treat allergies and would recommend this clinic to everyone. They always recommend the best treatment options for my dog. The front desk staff is very kind and the clinic is very clean. Being a dog trainer I also like that they give my dog treats to help with a positive association with the clinic.Thank you!

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Naomi Rominski

I am so happy I switched to Care several years ago. Ive worked with almost every doctor there, and each has been wonderful. We most recently started seeing Dr. Gilbert, and he is absolutely terrific. He explains everything so thoroughly, and you can tell he genuinely cares. Ive had some instances where my dog needed to get in ASAP for injuries on a couple different occasions, and they were able to get me in right away. Their hours are great, the staff is wonderful, and I wholeheartedly recommend Care Animal Hospital. Ive never been disappointed.

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Tracey Waltz

I recently moved to Colorado and after looking at reviews online I decided to try out Care Animal Hospital for my dog, Scout. The staff at the front desk could not have been any nicer. They even offer refreshments while you wait. Scout saw Dr.Gilbert and I can honestly say he is one of the best vets I have ever taken my dog to. It is evident that he truly loves his job and cares for the animals that he sees. Scout can get anxious in new situations, but he made her feel right at home. We will definitely be going back to the Care Animal Hospital!

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