5280 Veterinary Care

4.6 (353 reviews)
3100 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at 5280 Veterinary Care

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 5280 Veterinary Care? 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.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,182
4.9 Embrace 19,907
4.9 Fetch 5,691
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,260
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,344
4.8 Nationwide 25,431
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,132
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,811
4.7 Pumpkin 3,393
4.6 Spot 11,341
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

4.6

353 reviews

I feel so fortunate to have the 5280 Veterinary Care team on my side. They genuinely care about my pets, and it's clear in absolutely every interaction. I wish it wasn't so rare to find a veterinary practice fitting this description -- but well, in 40 years of pets, working with 5280 is the first time I've ever felt genuinely confident in the quality of care, guidance, advice, and follow-up I've received for any pet. From the front desk folks to the lead vets to the assistants, they ALL care. That said, I want to give a big shout-out to Dr. Lesley Leach in particular. I get tears in my eyes (in the good way!) when I think of the care she has provided my 17-year-old cat Franny over the past week -- and well, the past several years, since I started taking Franny to 5280. Whatever the situation, Dr. Leach is thoughtful, thorough, caring, and utterly down-to-earth. She makes sure we understand our options and have all the information we need to make the best decisions for our pets. She's profoundly respectful -- I know she'd never judge us, talk down to us, or second-guess our decisions. (Unfortunately, vets we've seen in the past have often seemed disrespectful in this way.) But beyond being a highly competent vet who knows her stuff, Dr. Leach operates with empathy, compassion, and genuine care. If you're looking for a vet you can trust in the Denver metro, look no further.

Sep 22, 2023

I’m glad I finally found a place I can trust with my dog. He had to have a bump removed and I’m so grateful to all the staff for taking good care of him. I won’t take him anywhere else ever again. Everyone there was nice and helpful the place was clean and Dr Douglas was amazing to me and my baby! Thank you all so much! Herbie thanks you too!

Sep 5, 2023

We have been bringing out cat here for 3 years and we are so happy with 5280. Everyone who works there clearly loves animals and they have taken top-notch care of our senior cat. They are also very clear with pricing and do not pressure you to do anything that you cannot afford or are not comfortable with. Highly recommend!

Sep 14, 2023

The 5280 VC team was great. It was our first time visiting and Lolly was very happy with the outcome.

Sep 20, 2023

I took my kitten here for just a general check-up and rabies shot, since it’s the closest veterinary office to me. I had just gotten him from the shelter a few months ago, and this is the first pet I have owned by myself. The 5280 vet team made the appointment very easy, and everyone was super friendly to both me and my kitten! The appointment itself was on time and very fast. I remember growing up with pets and having to wait in the exam room for quite a while every time. Here, I waited maybe 3 minutes. So happy to have this place close by and delighted to make 5280 my pet’s main care provider!

Aug 31, 2023