Do they accept new patients?

New patient availability varies; one reviewer reported being turned away for a year. They may prioritize patients needing procedures requiring anesthesia. Call to confirm before visiting.

Can I get a estimate or advice without an in-person visit?

Yes. Reviewers mention receiving helpful treatment advice and recommendations by email without needing a separate appointment.

What exotic animals do they treat?

Reviewers mention rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes, and birds. Call to confirm your specific species is accepted.

Valley Veterinary Hospital Denver

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 330 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(330) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareMobile & House-Call VetVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry

Services: General Veterinary Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 330

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Summar and the staff for genuine care, knowledge, and willingness to answer questions. Many drive significant distances specifically to see this practice. Pricing stands out as notably fair; one reviewer cited dental cleaning under $400 versus $1500 quoted elsewhere.

The hospital serves all animal types from rats and guinea pigs to dogs and snakes, with particular strength in exotic care and dental surgery. Reviewers credit transparent communication during procedures and realistic treatment recommendations. New patient acceptance can be limited, and one old review disputes a past amputation recommendation, but these are rare exceptions to the overwhelmingly positive pattern.

Praised for

compassionate and patient staff
knowledgeable vets
fair and transparent pricing
exotic animal expertise
gentle surgical care

Watch-outs

sometimes not accepting new patients
past misdiagnosis reported
previous amputation recommendation disputed

compassionate-staffknowledgeable-vetsfair-pricinggentle-with-animalsclear-communicationthorough-examstransparent-billing

Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable care for all species, especially exotic animals

Think twice if: New patient availability is sometimes limited; inquire before assuming they can take your pet

Strengths

Fair pricing significantly below other vets in the area
Expertise with exotic and exotic pets
Dr. Summar known for compassion and honesty
Willingness to answer client questions without extra visit charges

Worth knowing

Dr. Summar leads the practice and is named in multiple reviews
Dental cleaning quoted at under $400 versus $1500 at other clinics
Rabbit spay described as one of the most affordable in the area
In-house radiology and laboratory equipment
Email advice available without requiring a visit

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Reviewers praise knowledge, clear communication, and realistic care recommendations for dogs and cats
Exotic & Avian Vet: Multiple reviewers credit Dr. Summar with excellent care for rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and snakes; noted as convenient and affordable
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental work cited as significantly cheaper than competing quotes; new patients appreciated short-notice appointments
Veterinary Surgery: Emergency growth removal and dental surgery described as transparent, compassionate, and honest about necessity
Low-Cost & Affordable Care: Fair pricing and affordability relative to other providers is a recurring praise point across multiple service types

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 58% 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

313

Common questions

Do they accept new patients?: New patient availability varies; one reviewer reported being turned away for a year. They may prioritize patients needing procedures requiring anesthesia. Call to confirm before visiting.
Can I get a estimate or advice without an in-person visit?: Yes. Reviewers mention receiving helpful treatment advice and recommendations by email without needing a separate appointment.
What exotic animals do they treat?: Reviewers mention rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes, and birds. Call to confirm your specific species is accepted.

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