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True Companions Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 1,045 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1045) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
True Companions Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
1045

What recent reviews say

Most visits land positive, with reviewers consistently praising Dr. O'Brien and others for gentle, skilled care at accessible prices. Yet a meaningful share report serious friction: broken promises on medication refills, records that vanish between visits, staff who frustrate anxious pets rather than calm them, and quotes that feel inflated to discourage return bookings. Recent experience seems better than the past, but the pattern of front-office breakdown remains a real risk.

The clinic offers standard spays, neuters, exams, and bloodwork in the $50–$318 range, plus vaccinations and microchipping. Staff compassion varies sharply by visit. Appointment-only, no drop-in service. Best suited to owners who value cost and are willing to navigate occasional miscommunication to find a caring vet within the group.

Praised for
  • gentle-with-animals care
  • knowledgeable experienced vets
  • affordable pricing
  • friendly professional staff
Watch-outs
  • poor front-office communication
  • inconsistent staff behavior across visits
  • rushed or stressful handling of nervous animals
  • disorganized record-keeping
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Best for: Budget-conscious owners of cats and dogs seeking routine surgery and preventive care from a mission-driven clinic.
Think twice if: Owners of anxious pets, or those who depend on front-office communication for medication or scheduling, should weigh the history of mix-ups and inconsistency here.

Strengths

  • Experienced vets like Dr. O'Brien praised for skill and gentleness
  • Affordable pricing relative to Denver market
  • Mission-driven organization with long community presence
  • Gentle handling of animals when care is consistent

Worth knowing

  • Dr. David O'Brien repeatedly named for expertise and gentle handling
  • Staff behavior varies sharply by visit and which technician/vet is assigned
  • Front office has repeated medication refill errors and record-keeping gaps
  • One reviewer reported disorganized vaccination room setup and floor-based exams
  • Recent reviews suggest operational improvements compared to earlier complaints
  • Presurgical exam required before spay/neuter at $50

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Exams and routine care praised for gentleness when staff is attentive, but inconsistent across different visits and providers.
Veterinary Surgery
Spay and neuter work praised for affordability and skill, with some success reported; one instance of inflated quote on complex neuter cited as deterrent.
Veterinary Dentistry
No review text directly evidences dental services.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Repeatedly cited as very reasonably priced and affordable, with positive sentiment about cost-value trade-off.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One reviewer mentioned outpatient parvo treatment availability; no detailed service sentiment in reviews.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No review text evidences exotic or avian care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
737
4
103
3
43
2
30
1
132

Common questions

Do they accept walk-ins or only appointments?
Appointment only; no drop-in service.
What does a spay or neuter cost?
Their website lists dog spay at $222–$318 and dog neuter at $196–$258, cat spay at $166, and cat neuter at $125. A $50 presurgical exam is also required.
Do they handle nervous pets?
One reviewer reported their handling of an anxious puppy was rushed and stressful; another recent reviewer praised them for being calm and reassuring during a drop-off. Outcomes vary by visit and staff member.
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Last updated 2026-07-09