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Red Rocks Animal Center

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 1,086 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(1086) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
Red Rocks Animal Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
1086

What recent reviews say

Red Rocks earns strong praise for affordability, gentle care, and staff warmth on routine visits. Many owners trust them for long-term management of senior and chronic conditions. However, serious complaints emerge around communication gaps during emergencies, delayed medication orders, and incomplete diagnostics that led some owners to seek care elsewhere. The clinic's strength in accessible, caring basic care is undercut by lapses in follow-up and diagnostic thoroughness.

The $25 first exam fee is a genuine draw, and staff are consistently described as kind and engaged. Yet owners report unreturned calls when dogs were in distress, diagnostic interpretations that contradicted specialist findings, and quote changes that caught owners off guard. A pending clinic "revamp" is mentioned in one recent review.

Praised for
  • compassionate and gentle handling
  • affordable initial visits and preventive care
  • knowledgeable staff for chronic disease management
  • accessible same-day appointments
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and unreturned calls during medical emergencies
  • medication supply and fulfillment failures
  • incomplete diagnostic workup and missed diagnoses
  • unexpected price increases and quote discrepancies
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable routine and preventive care in Lakewood and nearby areas.
Think twice if: You need rapid follow-up during a medical crisis or rely on timely medication sourcing; communication and diagnostic thoroughness are reported pain points.

Strengths

  • Low entry price ($25 first exam)
  • Staff known for gentleness with anxious or senior animals
  • Accessible same-day appointment slots
  • Long-term relationships and chronic disease follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Collins mentioned in emergency case with delayed follow-up
  • Cold laser therapy offered
  • In-house pharmacy for medications
  • Owners report over 90-minute wait times on busy days
  • One owner reports 16-day delay on ordered antibiotics
  • Orthopedic surgery cases mentioned with positive post-op outcomes

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine care and preventive exams praised for affordability and staff warmth; missed diagnoses and incomplete workups complained about.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
$25 initial exam and reasonable preventive pricing are a major draw for budget-conscious owners.
Veterinary Surgery
Orthopedic surgery outcomes praised; owners report successful post-op recovery with minimal pain.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day appointment availability is valued, but unreturned calls and slow follow-up during crises are serious complaints.
Veterinary Dentistry
Listed as a service; no specific dental reviews to ground sentiment.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Listed as a service; no specific exotic or avian reviews to ground sentiment.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 41
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
750
4
76
3
34
2
40
1
186

Common questions

How much is the first vet visit?
Red Rocks charges $25 for a first exam, according to their website.
Do they have same-day appointments?
Owners mention being seen the same day, so walk-in or same-day scheduling is available.
What areas do they serve?
Their website lists Lakewood, Jefferson County, Golden, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, and Littleton.
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Last updated 2026-07-09