Can I get a same-day urgent appointment?

Yes. One owner in Aurora was seen within an hour of arrival; another's sick cat was treated the same day.

Do vets pressure you into unnecessary treatments?

No. Multiple owners noted vets explain what is necessary, listen to concerns, and do not push expensive procedures. One owner with an anxious dog felt no pressure to add services.

What is the heartworm test cost?

Over $100, according to one owner who noted this was more than expected.

GoodVets Highlands

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(54) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet

Services: Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews: 54

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report caring, communicative vets who listen and avoid unnecessary treatments. Appointment slots fill fast (some wait under an hour from distant areas), staff handle anxious animals well, and follow-up calls are routine. Pricing draws criticism from some: one owner paid over $100 for a heartworm test, another felt general costs were high. A significant complaint involved a vet clipping an elderly cat's nails against explicit instructions, which affected the cat's mobility for months.

The team here names Dr. Devin for detailed exam feedback and tech Lizz for attentive care. Exam quality varies: some owners praise thoroughness, while one noted a three-minute visit that skipped checking a post-surgery dog's rear legs. Fair pricing appears in a minority of reviews, though most focus on kindness rather than cost.

Praised for

gentle and patient with anxious/reactive animals
clear communication and detailed explanations
compassionate and kind staff
quick appointments and timely follow-up
no pressure for unnecessary services

Watch-outs

ignoring specific owner instructions
rushed exams missing important checks
overpriced relative to other clinics
expensive diagnostics like heartworm tests

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Best for: Owners of anxious, reactive, or shy animals who value clear communication over lowest price

Think twice if: Price-conscious owners; ask about heartworm and other diagnostic costs upfront. Verify they will follow specific care instructions.

Strengths

same-day urgent appointments
patient with anxious and reactive animals
vets explain treatment thoroughly without sales pressure
follow-up calls to check on recovery

Worth knowing

Dr. Devin provides detailed exam explanations
Tech Lizz praised for attentive care
One owner reported vet clipped elderly cat's nails against explicit instructions, limiting mobility for months
Same-day urgent appointments reported (one from Aurora seen within an hour)
Follow-up calls next day for sick animals noted in at least one case

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Praised for thorough exams and clear communication; one owner felt exam was rushed and missed checking post-surgery hind legs.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Same-day urgent appointments and quick intake reported positively; cat treated same day with follow-up call.
Veterinary Surgery: No explicit surgery reviews, but post-TPLO follow-up exam was criticized for missing hind leg checks.
Veterinary Dentistry: Nail trimming performed but one owner reported it was done against explicit instructions with negative outcome.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 69

Review volume 76

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get a same-day urgent appointment?: Yes. One owner in Aurora was seen within an hour of arrival; another's sick cat was treated the same day.
Do vets pressure you into unnecessary treatments?: No. Multiple owners noted vets explain what is necessary, listen to concerns, and do not push expensive procedures. One owner with an anxious dog felt no pressure to add services.
What is the heartworm test cost?: Over $100, according to one owner who noted this was more than expected.

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