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Montclair Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 645 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(645) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareMobile & House-Call VetVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Montclair Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
645

What recent reviews say

Dr. Sharkey and his team at Montclair have built a reputation for genuine animal care and accessibility. Reviewers highlight fast emergency response, knowledge across tricky cases (shiba inus, senior dogs), and staff who call with updates the next day. One cat owner regretted a prescribed thyroid medication that made her pet ill and never received test results; she was advised to continue the drug despite reporting side effects.

The clinic claims services from puppy care through hospice, plus dental work and in-house labs. Long-term clients drive across Denver to return, citing the price-to-quality ratio as unmatched. Staff names Autumn and Susan appear in recent praise.

Praised for
  • kind and caring staff
  • Dr. Sharkey's expertise and compassion
  • fair pricing and value for money
  • quick response in emergencies
  • appointment reliability and personal attention
Watch-outs
  • poor follow-up on test results
  • medication side effects not monitored closely enough
  • unexpected cost of diagnostics
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Best for: Long-term pet owners seeking affordable, trustworthy care with staff who know their animals by name.
Think twice if: Follow-up communication and medication monitoring warrant clear discussion before starting treatment for chronic conditions.

Strengths

  • Dr. Sharkey's 15+ year tenure and personal follow-up
  • emergency medical response and anaphylaxis handling
  • affordability and transparent pricing
  • experienced with challenging breeds

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Sharkey and Dr. Sharkey (two veterinarians) have served patients 15+ years
  • Staff member Autumn provides next-day follow-up calls
  • Staff member Susan runs a grooming/salon service
  • Handled anaphylactic shock emergency with rapid diagnosis and treatment
  • In-house laboratory for same-day diagnostics
  • Surgical care praised for professional execution

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine vaccinations and wellness care handled with professionalism; one case of prescribed medication not closely monitored during month-long treatment.
Veterinary Surgery
Dog surgery described as very professional; reviewer noted willingness to repeat the service.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Rapid, accurate response to anaphylactic shock; staff stayed calm and medicated immediately.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care available; website lists the service but reviews contain no detail.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Multiple reviewers cite affordability and unmatched price-to-quality ratio; one reviewer mentioned exorbitant diagnostic test costs.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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604
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16
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4
2
7
1
14

Common questions

Does Montclair handle emergencies like allergic reactions?
Yes. One reviewer's cat went into anaphylactic shock during a routine visit; staff identified and treated it immediately, with the cat recovering well.
Do they offer grooming or boarding?
The clinic mentions a 'Susan salon' for grooming in a recent review, though this may be a side service or staff nickname rather than a formal offering.
How long are typical appointment wait times?
Reviewers note appointments have been on time, though detail on wait time from arrival to exam is limited.
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Last updated 2026-07-09