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GoodVets Golden

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 127 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(127) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
GoodVets Golden
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
127

What recent reviews say

Staff greet pets by name and explain everything before doing it. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Hess, Dr. Knerr, and Dr. Morgan for patience with anxious animals and detailed care planning.

Dental work gets quoted in-office and executed exactly as promised, with no unnecessary upsell. Follow-up calls after appointments, condolence cards after loss, and emergency trauma care all rate as exceptional. Golden location is open 7 days.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • gentle with anxious pets
  • transparent pricing and no upselling
  • detailed diagnostics and follow-up care
  • named veterinarians (Dr. Hess, Dr. Knerr, Dr. Morgan, Hannah)
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Best for: Owners of anxious or rescue animals needing patient, gentle handling and detailed care planning.

Strengths

  • Named veterinarians known for anxiety management
  • In-office dental quotes with no surprise billing
  • Follow-up calls and condolence gestures
  • Open 7 days for emergency access

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Hess specializes in anxious rescue animals and tries multiple comfort approaches across visits
  • Dr. Knerr and Dr. Morgan handle complex cases (tumor removal, post-operative complications)
  • Dental consultations include written quotes given in-office
  • Staff send condolence cards and plant seeds after pet loss
  • Emergency trauma cases (dog bites) handled with professional notes for legal follow-up
  • Technician Lacey noted for professional demeanor during urgent care

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vaccination updates and routine checkups handled with affection and professionalism
Emergency & Urgent Care
Dog bite trauma assessed calmly with detailed notes and follow-up consideration
Veterinary Dentistry
Severe dental cases quoted in-office at lower cost than competitors, executed as promised with excellent outcomes
Veterinary Surgery
Tumor removal and post-operative complications managed with attentive follow-up and uncovered underlying health issues

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 92 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are you open for emergencies?
Yes, GoodVets Golden publishes hours 7 days a week.
Will I get a quote before dental work?
Reviewers report being quoted in-office for dental procedures and paying exactly what was promised, with no surprise charges.
How do vets here handle anxious pets?
Dr. Hess works with rescue animals across multiple visits, trying different comfort techniques and never giving up, according to reviewers with anxious dogs.
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Last updated 2026-07-09