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Rising Sun Animal Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 580 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(580) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Rising Sun Animal Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
580

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers report caring, attentive service at competitive prices, with named vets like Dr. Asman and Dr. Miller earning trust over years. Two recent complaints highlight inconsistent diagnosis between vets, long phone waits, and prescription handling issues that suggest growing pains under heavy demand.

Recent shift: Two recent one/two-star reviews (within the last two weeks) cite inconsistent care between veterinarians, phone access issues, and diagnostic concerns, contrasting sharply with the overwhelmingly five-star pattern; this may reflect capacity constraints as the clinic grows.

Praised for
  • Compassionate, patient staff with animals
  • Thorough exams and honest assessment
  • Fair pricing compared to corporate clinics
  • Strong continuity and follow-up care
  • Experienced, knowledgeable veterinarians
Watch-outs
  • Inconsistent care across different vets
  • Poor phone communication and long hold times
  • Possible over-testing or unnecessary procedures
  • Overwhelming patient load
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Best for: Long-term pet owners wanting affordable care from vets who genuinely know their animals.
Think twice if: You need consistent diagnosis across appointments or quick phone access; recent reviews note conflicting advice between vets and long hold times.

Strengths

  • Staff remember pets and send birthday greetings
  • Pricing significantly below corporate vet chains
  • Named doctors (Asman, King, Miller) with strong reputations
  • Genuine follow-up calls after visits

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Asman, Dr. King, Dr. Miller, Dr. Melgoza
  • Staff make follow-up calls after visits and send birthday greetings
  • Described as 'about half the price' of corporate vet clinics by one reviewer
  • Some reviews note prescription refill issues (script not updated when medication was increased)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Warmth and attentiveness praised; one senior dog case raised concerns about incomplete diagnostic workup.
Veterinary Surgery
Described by website as offered; no specific review evidence available.
Veterinary Dentistry
Described by website as offered; no specific review evidence available.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Explicitly praised as offering fair pricing and 'about half the price' compared to corporate chains.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Website lists this; limited direct review evidence of emergency-specific experience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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538
4
15
3
4
2
4
1
19

Common questions

Do the vets here follow up after visits?
Yes. Long-term clients report vets call to check on pets and send birthday greetings.
How does pricing here compare to other Denver vets?
One reviewer stated it was about half the cost of corporate vet clinics, and another noted they keep costs affordable without compromising care.
Are they accepting new patients?
One recent complaint suggests they may be overwhelmed; a reviewer felt they were 'too busy for new patients,' though 93% of reviews are five-star.

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Last updated 2026-07-09