The Vets Animal Hospital

4.2 (300)
8395 Elati St, Denver, CO 80221, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

How to Save Money at The Vets Animal Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Mykal Kain

Been looking for a new vet and this is just what we needed. They were timely in scheduling my appt, the staff from the front desk to the techs were very nice. They were kind to my pets and didn't push a bunch of nonsense. We'll be coming back.

posted: 11/03/2023

Steve Krug

Made appointments and brought my two cats in for vaccinations, they told me they couldn’t see me and I rescheduled for 2 months later. They sent me many reminders for the appointments, and I showed up early. They kept me waiting 30 minutes in a hot room. I left. No one was parked in the parking lot and there were no patients. I’m not sure what the problem is, they did tell me both times that the vet was in surgery, but they could have called me and rescheduled instead of keeping me waiting with nervous cats. I don’t know why they get such good reviews, I guess some patients don’t register on their radar. Good luck with that!

posted: 08/29/2023

Jim Hart

Took our Frenchie in for hernia and growth removal over 3 weeks ago. Still have never received a call from Dr. Sebunya about results or the removal, surgery results, or expected outcomes or complications. I called 3 times before the person on the phone told me the Dr couldn't talk but said everything went well. Went back 2 weeks later for suture removal that took less than 3 minutes. Again no Dr and no follow up instructions. This week we went in for seepage from the wound. We were told "It's fine" just keep it clean, once again no Dr. Yesterday we found 2 internal sutures poking through the wound and causing our dog pain. We went back today, we were told "You can go home and remove them yourself if you want." When we asked to see Dr Sebunya, we waited in a small room for an hour and 15 minutes and never saw a Dr. When we asked to see him we were told they would ask him to come in. 15 minutes later we walked out with no staff member to be seen. Now as I write this 2 hours later, Surprise!! No follow up call, check in our concern from The Vets. They used to be good. But no patient concern whatsoever. I bet if we hadn't paid our bill they wouldn't have let us walk out. Find a more concerned vet if you love your mental health and your pet.

posted: 09/10/2023

Gabriela Mendoza

I’m not sure what has happened to this place but it’s definitely gone downhill. My dog was put on seizure medication. For 2 years Dr Sebunya didn’t bother doing blood work on her and just kept renewing her medication. Suddenly they asked that we bring her in monthly for labs. That’s over $200 with medication included. I’ve never received a call on results. I left a message for the doctor and now a week later still haven’t heard from him. His receptionist Jean is extremely rude simply saying “I can’t put the phone in his hand”. Yes, I get that. However, as someone who works in healthcare I know it shouldn’t take that long for the doctor or anyone for that matter to get back to any patient. She kept saying they are extremely busy and short staffed, ALL of healthcare is short staffed that’s no excuse. She hung up on me after I questioned her about the doctor’s lack of empathy and ethics but not before saying “If you’re unhappy go somewhere else”. I called back to request records and she simply did not answer the phone. I left a message requesting my dogs records and a refill on medication be ready for pick up, this lady did not have the decency to come out when my mom went to pick up the records. Eduardo, a tech was the one who had to be at the front and help my mother out. He was very sweet and polite and even apologized for Jean’s behavior he sounded fairly young much younger than Jean looks on the website so the fact that this young man had more professionalism than an elderly person says a lot of the kind of people running that place. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Your pet will not be treated with the care and love they deserve. This clinic is after the money and nothing else.

posted: 10/11/2023

Kaleigh Klem

I took my dog here for a dental cleaning and he had 2 teeth extracted. When I picked him up, he was covered in dry blood and his face was swollen, which I was told was "normal". I did not receive any communication from Dr. Sebunya about how the dental went. That night I had to bring my dog to the ER because he was profusely bleeding from his mouth and was in so much pain. Th ER was very surprised by the condition my dog was in from this dental procedure. I had to pay thousands of dollars just to stabilize my dog and save his life. My dogs face is bruised, swollen and the white of his eye is bloody. I ended up having to bring him to the ER for a second time because I woke up to him lying in a puddle of blood. I thought my dog died. I am no vet, but by the ER staffs reaction to my dogs condition, this is far worse than what a "difficult" extraction should be. Dr. Sebunya and his staff hurt my dog.

posted: 08/22/2023