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Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(142) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
142

What recent reviews say

Staff greet pets like family and take time with each visit, from whipped cream distraction during injections to voice-recorded consultations. Reviewers consistently choose to travel extra distance to return, praising Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman by name for patience and clear explanations; a new practice (opened 2024), it has already built trust with owners of anxious and rescue dogs through fear-free handling, supported by pricing thousands below competing quotes.

Praised for
  • compassionate, genuine staff
  • clean facility
  • affordable pricing
  • attentive care and communication
  • fear-free handling of anxious pets
Watch-outs
  • diagnosis not always conclusive for symptom investigation
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Best for: Owners of anxious or rescue dogs seeking compassionate, affordable care from vets willing to take time.
Think twice if: Diagnostic depth may vary; one owner found tests negative but still had unsolved symptoms, though the clinic did offer follow-up at no charge.

Strengths

  • named vets (Dr. Z, Dr. Coleman) highly praised for patience and knowledge
  • fear-free handling techniques work well with anxious and rescue dogs
  • significantly lower pricing than competing practices
  • attentive follow-up calls after visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman named repeatedly and praised for patience and clear explanations
  • Vet tech Jade and vet tech Katie cited for gentleness during procedures
  • Whipped cream used as distraction during injections
  • Voice recording of consultations for AI transcription
  • Follow-up calls made to check on pets after visit
  • Free re-examination offered when initial visit did not resolve pet's symptom

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness and routine care widely praised; staff build rapport with pets, taking time during appointments.
Veterinary Surgery
Pain management injection technique praised for using distraction and comfort measures.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Seen same-day with minimal wait; brought in immediately when owners arrived early.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No clear evidence in review text.
Veterinary Dentistry
No clear evidence in review text.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Pricing described as thousands less than competing quotes and 'really reasonable' by multiple reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 96
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
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Common questions

What areas do they serve?
They serve Sloan Lake, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, and Molholm/Two Creeks neighborhoods on the west side of Denver.
Are they good with anxious dogs?
Yes. Reviewers consistently praise their fear-free handling, especially Dr. Coleman and Dr. Z, who use techniques like distraction with whipped cream and work at the pet's pace.
How are their prices compared to other vets?
Reviewers report quotes thousands of dollars lower than competing practices, and describe pricing as 'really affordable' and 'reasonable.'
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Last updated 2026-07-09