Raintree Animal Hospital Timnath

I’m gonna keep it short and to the point, so that I don’t ramble on and on. I had the best experience at Raintree Animal Hospital Timnath! My cattle dog/kelpie mix, Piper, was diagnosed with cancer on 10/25. Obviously; I’m devastated and scared. I have an amazing vet at ParkHill veterinary Clinic in Denver. She referred me to Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care, in Boulder and THEY are amazing!! This all comes full circle as Treeline referred me to Raintree in Timnath and I just want everyone to know how I got to this point. I am so lucky to have be lead to all of these amazing people but I have got to send a huge shout out Raintree Animal Hospital. My dog can be very picky about who touches her and she’s definitely a high strung dog. With so many appointments back to back to back; I was worried for how she may react. She Loves the ladies she met at Raintree. They were super caring and very patient (with both of us lol) They saw me on a Tuesday, heard my concern of wanting my dogs ear removed asap, made it happen the next day, and gave me back a beautiful , happy dog. Her stitches look so good. She’s healing so well, and they made sure to send me my invoice for insurance, exactly how I requested it to be sent. They reached out to me check in on Piper and I found that really awesome! If you need a vet in Denver , oncologist in Boulder and/or a surgeon in Timnath. These are now MY recommendations. Dr. Barrera have a huge shout out to her team and recognized that they are the key to all of the successful surgeries and saving of lives and I thought that was really remarkable to acknowledge in conversation and so I also want to say -Thank you so much Dr. Barrera &team!!! -Piper and I

posted: 11/13/2025

I have a “medically gifted” boy, Wilbur, that has had a mixture of issues. He has an ophthalmologist, orthopedic surgeon, and internal medicine specialist on his care team. We have been through numerous veterinary clinics and doctors in the area trying to secure the best care for him. Raintree has been a blessing in our journey of navigating his care. They LISTEN. Going through every diagnosis, every symptom, every prior visit, as many times as it takes for them to see the whole picture. They work great with other specialists in the area, which is necessary, as my pups care requires numerous specialists. They genuinely care about him and work to make him comfortable with every visit. We did daycare one day and he was too anxious to play with other dogs so they took him to the vet staff, which he knows well at this point, to get interaction and attention instead of just leaving him in the kennel all day. I appreciate when the DVM’s say “this is beyond my scope, let me touch base with the specialist and get back to you”. Having a complex needs dog, that one statement brings so much peace to my heart as one wrong dosage or missed intervention can make my dog’s health decline. I feel lucky to have found such a thorough clinic for routine care.

posted: 11/19/2025

I’m leaving this review to help other pet owners make an informed decision before bringing their pets here. I recently planned to board my dogs at Raintree Animal Hospital and ran into several red flags that confirmed why this clinic has a reputation for being extremely expensive. Before boarding, I updated my dogs’ vaccines at another location—knowing Raintree’s prices are typically very high. For example, I paid less than half the cost for their exams and vaccines at the other clinic compared to what Raintree charges. When I brought the updated records to the front desk, I was told they require an additional vaccine that most other boarding facilities don’t even ask for. This felt like an unnecessary upcharge. When I asked to schedule a quick tech appointment for that one vaccine, I was told they wouldn’t administer it because my dogs hadn’t had a physical exam with their clinic in over a year. I had literally just come from a wellness exam at another licensed veterinarian and brought the full medical notes and updated vaccine records to give them. Even with this documentation, stating that my dogs were in good physical health, they insisted I’d have to pay for another wellness exam at their clinic—over $300+ —just to get the single vaccine. I understand wanting to ensure an animal is healthy before vaccination, but refusing valid, same-day medical records from another vet isn’t about care—it’s about policy that drives unnecessary costs to the customer. When I questioned this, the staff simply repeated, “That’s our policy,” and even acknowledged that most other facilities don’t require the extra vaccine and I was welcome to go somewhere else. That in itself says a lot. This experience only reinforced my feeling that this clinic prioritizes upselling and overcharging over fair local care. I won’t be giving Raintree my business, and if fair pricing and ethical practices matter to you, I strongly suggest looking at other boarding and veterinary options in the area.

posted: 10/23/2025

There are plenty of options for vet care in Northern Colorado, but I will always choose to see Dr. Nelson when possible. She is professional, knowledgeable, genuinely caring and compassionate to animals, and makes real connections with people and pets alike. My Labrador Antigua thinks she is just one of the best people around and is always delighted to see her. Dr Nelson has cared for 8 puppies I have raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind and has always gone out of her way to provide the highest quality of care to these future canine hero’s. Further, I have been highly impressed with the reception staff at Raintree who have such a difficult and thankless job but have been so easy and wonderful to work with. Today our vet tech was Carter, and he was clearly very skilled, and genuinely enjoyed his job and helping to care for Antigua. Antigua gives Raintree Two Paws Up!

posted: 05/16/2025

Raintree Animal Hospital in Timnath is amazing! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. They always take the time to answer questions and make sure our pets are comfortable. We always leave feeling reassured and confident about our pets’ health.

posted: 11/01/2025