Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Aspen Ridge 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 Aspen Ridge 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
143 reviews
We’ve gone to Dr. Taylor and Aspen Ridge for our three doggos for the past 6+ years. After we moved to a different home in golden, we considered switching to a closer vet. But literally every time we see how excited our dogs are to see Dr. Taylor and the incredible staff we change our minds. Our dog Bear passed away last week and the absolute love and respect we were greeted with both when we brought him in and picked up his ashes were wonderful. Today we got a card giving condolences for Bear’s passing that brought me to tears. The team is wonderful and they REALLY care about their patients. Thank you 🤍
May 23, 2025
Dr. Taylor and her staff are amazing. I had what I didn’t realize at the time was an emergency and the front desk gal got me in same day. Dr. Taylor talked to me for a few minutes at my appt and knew we had a serious situation. She even squeezed me in the next day for surgery. Thank You Dr. Taylor and your staff for saving my dogs life.
Oct 15, 2025
We've been bringing our pups to Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital for many years, and every visit reminds us why they are the best. The entire team genuinely cares, and it shows in everything they do. They’re always kind, responsive, and do their best to accommodate last-minute needs. Caroline is wonderful, and Dr. Taylor, along with the rest of the veterinary staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough. Highly recommend.
Jun 26, 2025
Every single person that works here has been incredible. We’ve been going here for two years with our dogs. One dog is a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd rescue who hates going to the Vet, so we started coming to Aspen Ridge based on a friend’s recommendation and we’re so glad that we did! He went from having to have a muzzle on, Trazodone, and still being so stressed he’d often poop himself while the old vet was doing an exam - to here at Aspen Ridge he doesn’t even need a muzzle for an exam (we do still use Trazodone for each visit). The Vet’s are well trained (excellent University Vet program’s) and they’ve established a practice that is tuned to what the human and animal customer needs. We love taking our four legged family members to Aspen Ridge!
Jul 16, 2025
This vet, Dr Janet Taylor, did not mention any risk- even for what was a high risk procedure, for a senior cat with obvious health issues. Our cat died. We repeatedly told her that he drank extra water, so he didn’t need to have an extra kidney procedure (a procedure that killed him) which she was trying to give to every cat. All he needed was to have his one remaining tooth extracted. In our bill was a charge for polishing his teeth- a cat who died with one bad tooth. What a crass insult to injury. When he awoke from anesthesia, which is the most dangerous time for cats, he was in a cage, saw another cat that freaked him out (the vet tech noted him crying) they told me not to come until later, but i believe he would be alive if id been with him when he woke up. After he died, I asked for his records to be sent to me. Of course, they didn’t send them when they said they would. I had to call them again the next day. Don’t bring your animal to this place, whatever they may care about, it’s some agenda not connected to the animals’ welfare
Jul 17, 2025
Veterinarians in Golden, Colorado
Animal Health Options
13401 W 43rd Dr STE 15, Golden, CO 80403, USA(800) 845-8849
Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital
106 N Rubey Dr unit b, Golden, CO 80403, USA(303) 216-1313
Elevate Animal Rehab
3015 Youngfield St, Golden, CO 80401, USA(720) 295-1841
Francis Veterinary Hospital
16199 S Golden Rd, Golden, CO 80401, USA(303) 279-5952
Genesee Veterinary Hospital
25948 Genesee Trail Rd Unit N, Golden, CO 80401, USA(303) 526-1655
Golden Animal Hospital
17575 S Golden Rd, Golden, CO 80401, USA(303) 279-6601
Golden Paws Animal Hospital
701 Pine Ridge Rd #5, Golden, CO 80403, USA(720) 307-7297
GoodVets Golden
14650 W Colfax Ave Suite G140, Golden, CO 80401, USA(303) 276-8488