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Goodheart Animal Health Center - Lowry

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 57 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(57) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Goodheart Animal Health Center - Lowry
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
57

What recent reviews say

Dr. Pochman and Dr. Frost lead a team known for genuine care and clear communication. Owners consistently note the comfort of staying with their pets during exams, thorough consultations that run over an hour when needed, and a facility that feels calm and welcoming. The Lowry location has earned trust quickly through transparent pricing, thoughtful welcome gifts, and staff who treat nervous or reactive dogs with patience and kindness rather than rushing them through.

What sets this clinic apart is how deliberately they slow down. They greet pets on the floor, explain each step on a posted board, follow up after visits, and give families time to learn. First-time pet owners and dogs with behavioral challenges report leaving without the stress they felt elsewhere. Reviewers across many visits highlight the same names: Dr. Pochman, Dr. Frost, and techs like Lisa and Kim, suggesting consistent staffing and continuity of care.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • knowledgeable vets who explain care clearly
  • clean, modern facility
  • owners can stay during exams
  • welcoming touches like wine gifts and toys
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Best for: Nervous or reactive dogs, first-time pet owners, families who value time with their vet
Think twice if: No grounded caveats in the data; all 57 reviews are five-star with consistent praise.

Strengths

  • Owners permitted in exam room throughout visits
  • Vets spend unhurried time on diagnosis and explanation
  • Consistent named staff (Dr. Pochman, Dr. Frost, named techs)
  • Transparent pricing clearly communicated in advance

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Pochman and Dr. Frost named repeatedly across recent visits
  • Exams often run an hour or longer for thorough assessment
  • Lisa and Kim named as trusted techs
  • Owners stay in exam room throughout (differentiator from other clinics mentioned)
  • Welcome gifts (wine for owners, toys for pets) mentioned multiple times
  • Fear Free techniques listed on website

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams and diagnostics praised for thoroughness and clear communication; reviewers note hour-long consultations for kittens and health assessments.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgery services referenced positively; one reviewer received referral to surgeon after diagnosis, suggesting collaborative care pathway.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No review evidence for this service.
Veterinary Dentistry
Website lists dental care and professional cleanings; no review text specifically addresses dental procedures.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No review evidence for emergency/urgent care.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I stay with my pet during the exam?
Yes. Owners stay in the exam room throughout, which reviewers cite as a key difference from other clinics.
How long does a typical visit take?
Visits often run an hour or longer, especially for diagnostics or first-time exams. Vets explain each step in detail rather than rushing.
What is the service area?
The business serves Denver, the Front Range, and the Lowry neighborhood specifically.

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Last updated 2026-07-09