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Evans East Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 1,086 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1086) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Evans East Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
1086

What recent reviews say

Most owners report years of trust in Evans East for routine, surgical, and emergency care. Staff and doctors consistently show genuine compassion, answer questions patiently, and get animals in quickly. Named doctors earn particular praise for attentiveness. However, billing practices have confused some new customers, and one long-standing case raised concerns about post-emergency follow-up and phone staff responsiveness.

Specific strengths include dental surgery, emergency intake, and pre- and post-operative support with calls and updates. The facility is clean, parking is plentiful, and new-client discounts apply. Owners describe traveling distances to return here, suggesting the care outweighs convenience. One owner experienced serious misdiagnosis and felt dismissed after a costly hospitalization.

Recent shift: One serious misdiagnosis case from 2-3 months ago (inflammatory bowel disease missed across multiple visits, leading to 3-day hospitalization) stands in contrast to the overwhelmingly positive trend before and after; no clear shift in recent practice, though this case highlights a risk of inconsistent diagnostic follow-up on certain conditions.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • thorough exams and diagnoses
  • quick appointments and accessibility
  • emergency and surgical care
  • experienced doctors and continuity of care
Watch-outs
  • billing confusion and extra charges
  • dismissive handling after emergency
  • miscommunication by phone staff
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Best for: Pet owners seeking long-term, compassionate care and emergency availability willing to travel for quality.
Think twice if: New customers should clarify exactly which services you are paying for at appointment, as billing disputes over annual exams and voucher coverage have occurred.

Strengths

  • Experienced, named doctors (Dr. Cole, Dr. Lipkin, Dr. Trainor, Dr. Gao, Dr. Maybanks, Dr. Kuball)
  • Dental extractions and cleanings with surgical recovery support
  • Emergency and same-day appointments
  • Personal follow-up calls post-surgery

Worth knowing

  • Named vet tech Ezra praised for kindness
  • Dr. Cole personally contacted specialty hospitals and tracked records after patient death to support grieving owner
  • Surgical team coordinates both cat and dog locations; sends post-op updates by phone and text
  • One owner reports 40-year relationship with the practice
  • Service dog handler brought 20 dogs over multiple years
  • Dr. Trainor followed up by phone the day after a minor appointment
  • Dr. Gao provides online scheduling; staff retrieve previous medical records before appointment

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams, allergy management, and eye diagnostics praised for thoroughness and compassion; one case of missed inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis led to costly emergency care.
Veterinary Surgery
Dental extractions, tail amputation, and emergency surgical care consistently described as swift, well-explained, and followed by supportive calls and text updates.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleanings and extractions handled with strong post-operative care; owner called cleaning 'reasonably priced' despite high-cost nature of dentistry.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day and right-away intake praised; however, one owner felt follow-up after a 3-day hospitalization was insufficient.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
New-client discount available; one owner noted dental surgery pricing as reasonable relative to the service, though another experienced unexpected charges beyond initial estimates.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
918
4
73
3
14
2
15
1
66

Common questions

Can I schedule an appointment online?
Yes. The website evanseastvet.com offers online scheduling and staff retrieve your pet's previous medical records before your first visit.
Do you offer a discount for new clients?
Yes. The business advertises $25 OFF the first exam for new clients. Confirm with the clinic which services are included before the visit.
Do you serve the Denver area?
Yes. Their website lists service areas: Denver, Aurora, Glendale, Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, and Lakewood.

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Last updated 2026-07-09