VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
168 reviews
Erin answered the phone to my cries and got me in immediately and had serious compassion in her voice! Andrea greeted us with love and concern escorting us directly to a private room. Within literally seconds, Dr Sanborn and Pablo came in with extreme kindness and levity. Kleenex was grabbed immediately by Pablo and Dr Lisa Sanborn made me laugh and calmed me. They do not overcharge, do not do unnecessary tests and immediately came up with a plan for my elderly terrier with unexplained pain. I am in debt to these four people as their true empathy and warm hearts gave me hope that this would not be the day I say goodbye! Go here and if I could give a 100 star review I would! God bless these amazing humans! Oh, and when I left Andrea and Erin were sweet, fun and shared stories about their amazing pups. I am in awe of this amazing crew!
May 18, 2023
I sought out VCA to neuter my dog hoping for a quicker procedure than what his usual vet can accommodate (3 months out), VCA charges $1400 for the neutering procedure which seems astronomical. BUT, staff was super friendly. Will most likely wait another month for the usual vet as $1400 is crazy.
May 18, 2023
If I could leave zero stars I would! Stay away from Vca Douglas County Animal Hospital! 531 Jerry Street, Castle Rock, CO They intentionally let our English bulldog die. On Sunday June 4th our dog fell and we immediately called our vet Lisa Sanborn and all we got was a recording telling us to go to a particular hospital, we couldn't even leave a message. We rushed our English bulldog into the vet hospital because she was very ill. The Vet hospital said we had to go thru our primary care to have certain tests done. When we tried to contact the vet the following morning Monday June 5th all they could say is that Lisa Sanborn would be busy with surgery and would not be able to see us until the following Monday. We begged for help over the phone. We went to another vet hospital without much assistance. After trying to get our dog in we finally found a vet where we had to drive over 50 miles to see, but it was too late, the vet said if we had gotten our dog in sooner there might have been a chance and she died Friday night June 9th right there at that vet hospital, the only appointment we had with our current vet was Monday June 12. To add insult to injury Dr. Lisa Sanborn's administrator sent a very nasty letter to my wife basically calling her a Karen and said we were not ever welcome there because of our insistence that our dog needed to be seen. We had gone there for many years with multiple pets. That is the last place anyone should EVER send any animal to unless you want them dead! They could careless how animals are treated and I will NEVER forgive them for how they treated us!
Aug 5, 2023
Took in my pet Kona for a free check up after adopting him. The vet said he had a bad heart murmur (grade 4-5) they recommend us to a cardiologist which we then took him to. We were charged $700 dollars for a check up to say he had a very minor heart murmur but not a grade 4-5 maybe a 1-2. The vet asked us to we went to and I told them the VCA vet in castle rock. She was very surprised to hear it was one of their one vets saying his heart murmur was so bad when it wasn’t. After that appointment we took him to a vca vet in centennial because the castle rock location wouldn’t pick up. We decided to get his shots done in centennial which we couldn’t get at castle rock due to his “heart murmur”. The centennial vet charged us for a check up even though castle rock had just done it less than 2 weeks ago. All we came for was shots and had to pay for a full check up as well. All this for a shot for my dog. I spent almost $1,000 dollars on a mistake made by the vca vet. As a new and first time customer I would not recommend this place to anyone. I would love a call from a manager of some sort as well. This was a costly mistake!
Jul 18, 2023
I just moved to Castle Rock. I used VCA in Thornton so I stuck with what I new. Glad I did they got me in the same day. Everyone in the office was amazing. Usually you get ignored and shoved in a room. They all stopped and loved on my dog and I could tell they all really loved their jobs and animals. I was super impressed. Vets are expensive and when I checked out they gave me an unexpected discount. They understood how expensive it is to get treatment for your furr babies. I was taken aback and it really made me feel good about going to VCA in Castle Rock. I would highly recommend them. Everyone there is amazing.
Feb 3, 2023
Veterinarians in Castle Rock, Colorado
Animal Care Center of Castle Pines
562 Castle Pines Pkwy C5, Castle Rock, CO 80108, USA(303) 688-3660
Banfield Pet Hospital
4654 Milestone Ln, Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA(303) 663-7113
Blue Spruce Animal Clinic
101 Briscoe St, Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA(303) 663-9700
Brekke Veterinary Clinic Aloha Street
1176 Aloha St Unit 100, Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA(303) 474-4260
Brekke Veterinary Clinic Happy Canyon Rd
856 W Happy Canyon Rd #120, Castle Rock, CO 80108, USA(303) 474-4260
Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic & PAWS Pet Resort
1320 Virtuoso Loop Suite A, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA(303) 688-9352
Castle Rock Cat Hospital
612 Atchison Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA(303) 663-2287
Cherished Companions Animal Clinic
281 Metzler Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108, USA(303) 688-3757