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Evolution Veterinary Specialists

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Jody Olsen

17:37 20 Dec 24

My dog ate a whole bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and I was able to get my dog in immediately. Everyone there was so friendly and took Hunter back to assess the situation. They initially informed me that it would take 2 - 3 hours but... I was out of there in an hour. Great place when your personal vet office is either closed or too busy to fit your dog in.read more

Nick Roberts

16:41 20 Dec 24

Great veterinary team. Helped out tremendously during a time of great stress when I was treating my senior cat.

cristin wehbe

15:53 19 Dec 24

I went there with my dog with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. We drove 2 hours from vail as an emergency visit. We were there for an hours and nothing was done for her

Arlene Vickrey

22:31 18 Dec 24

Recently took my rabbit in for emergency care due to an eye injury. I was very impressed with the care my fur baby was given. Every tech or vet that I saw that day was absolutely the best. Wish I lived closer to them so that I could use... them as my primary vet.read more

Torey Hyatt

19:04 13 Dec 24

My regular vet didn't have urgent visits available and suggested other emergency vets but Evolution was closest. From the beginning, the front desk staff were so friendly and kind. My dog was taken for assessment right away and they... delivered the difficult news with such compassion and kindness, without trying to bs me into more testing. I knew the news wasn't going to be good so I really appreciated that the Vet didn't try to get my hopes up for nothing and reassured me that a compassionate decision was okay.All of the staff, including front desk, were so kind, thoughtful, respectful, and attentive during the process and I'm so thankful for that.read more

Eliazia Alhashmi

11:18 11 Dec 24

I’m so incredibly grateful to evolution. I took my bunny in last night because she had started tumbling with her eyes darting back and forth and they were so compassionate and took great care of her.

Brian Nguyen

03:44 10 Dec 24

They were able to get us in very quickly on an emergency basis for our sick guinea pig and presented many options for treatment as well as the pros and cons. The team was very compassionate in helping us make our decision.

Lexy LaSalle

21:48 08 Dec 24

Runis/Tunas mom here. I have to say as heartbreaking as the diagnosis and outcome of my baby's cancer battle, I havw to say Dr Sam Hocker, and his tech Kayla went above and freaking beyond. Worked with us with weird scheduling, and us... going out of town having friends bring him in for continued care. They made sure that my baby didn't die alone. For everything they have done, I cannot thank them enough! - only crap thing we did deal with was the asshole pharmacy chick with dreadlocks rude af and yelled at me when I asked for smaller needles for the subqu meds I had to give my cat. Gave me 20g needle and told me to suck it up, and that I will need to pay for needles when I return. - the onco department delt with that for me!read more

Dan Brown

18:01 06 Dec 24

We took our cat in for some test and evaluations. Staff is very friendly and understanding. Doctors keep is informed was she was in there for a few days. Highly recommend.

Daniel Trampe

16:56 02 Dec 24

We brought our beloved dog into the emergency room during a very urgent situation, and the team at Evolution Veterinary Specialists acted quickly and with incredible expertise. Their diagnostic skills, communication, and compassionate care... went above and beyond any veterinary experience we’ve ever had.Our dog had been showing symptoms for weeks, and despite numerous visits to her primary vet, we were faced with mounting bills and no clear answers. When we brought her in to EVS, they immediately suspected cancer. Their first priority was to get oxygen on her and perform a scan, which confirmed the diagnosis. Had our primary vet taken the time to scan her earlier, rather than focusing on a series of other charges, we might have had more time with her. Unfortunately, we lost our dog that night, but we were filled with gratitude for the compassion and professionalism the team showed us during such a difficult time.When we brought in our new rescue dog for a separate issue, the EVS team once again went above and beyond our expectations. Their diagnostic skills, combined with their empathy, are unparalleled. Every time we've been there, they’ve exceeded every expectation, and we will forever be grateful for their care.read more

Cody Mcquay

04:56 01 Dec 24

Arianna Casey

13:24 26 Nov 24

I know it’s a little silly to cry for a cold blooded creature… but that snake was in the family for 14 years… and though we had to let her go yesterday, these folks did everything to make that decision manageable. Thank you for being kind... and thank you for giving us options of care. Zasper looked more at peace in your care than she could have felt at home in those last days.I recommend these experts. They are real, kind, and knowledgeable.read more

Lina Krupa

18:05 22 Nov 24

I'd love to get them a Zero if I could! I brought my parrot in, The experience first hand was Not the best. They gave us our options.When looking upon Oscar, They determined they couldn't find anything wrong with him. That another bird... specialist at thier facility would be better then what this Dr could do. MY husband and I were in the middle of deciding if Seeing our regular vet would be better then coming back to thier location. But they were talking over us, and already deciding to book an appointment with them, After we already expressed our concerns about possible not being able to come back in less then 24 hours. They Still placed the appointment. I then got an email stating, if I had to call and make a cancelation before 48 hours, I will be charged a 100. When I brought the concern up the receptionist She said I'm still going to be charged the 100 if I cancel, I corrected and told her They never gave me 24 hours when scheduling the appointment, she said Then reschedule so you can't get charged. I said Fine Schedule for Wednesday and I'll call and cancel. She hangup on me before I could finish that sentence. I feel they don't care about your animal, They just care about them money coming out of your pocket, And also finding out later on, They charge for your phone call.read more

Carolyn Renee

17:36 16 Nov 24

I brought my cockatiel in for an episode of respiratory distress. He had improved by the time I arrived but with birds you have to be diligent. After paying an exam fee upfront and assured that an exotic specialist would see him, I waited... over three hours in a room separate from him, only to find out my cockatiel had received no exam (or contact from the vet whatsoever). Instead he was just left in an oxygen room screaming for three hours (it would have been longer if I hadn’t decided to check on his status with the receptionist). Only when I probed did the vet admit to not even palpating him, and suggested that I come back Sunday when they have someone more experienced with exotics.read more

Forrest Jones

16:43 16 Nov 24

Very professional and caring staff!Dr. Thyen is a brilliant veterinarian with a gift for communicating to the pets parents, information about their animals examination and possible treatments.She has a wonderful communication gift, which... belies her extraordinary knowledge of veterinary medicine.While the process was expensive, I find it difficult to place a value on the health of a beloved family member.I am very impressed with the facility at Evolution and even more so with the quality of the staff.My dog received care over and above my expectations.She's going home a very happy dog!read more

Stephen Van Doren

00:12 10 Nov 24

Having recently gone through the entire lymphoma process with my dear sweet rottweiler, I am so thankful that EVS was there with me. Dr. Sam Hocker, oncologist, was compassionate and knowledgeable, and everyone was clearly a pet lover who... wanted to help whoever walked in that door. Like most stories of lymphoma, his ended in tears, but, again, the staff at EVS gave me the space to say goodbye to my best friend. Worst experience of my life, but I'm so glad the staff of EVS was there to help me through it all. Couldn't have asked for better caregivers to my baby, from front desk to the back, just wonderful people.read more

Joanne Luterman

17:20 09 Nov 24

I cannot say enough good things about EVS. We had not heard about this Vet Clinic until our regular veterinarian left a message to go there.Yesterday, in the midst of a snowstorm, our beloved dog Millie began having Grand Mal seizures.... She had adrenal cancer diagnosed 5 months ago but we had managed to keep her going with the enormous help of the wonderful Valley Vet.Yesterday we brought Millie to EVS. They were wonderful too; compassionate and knowledgeable and supportive rolled into one. From the first encounter with the registration staff to the vet techs to the Vet herself, it was a great experience at a terrible time. They stabilized Millie so we could hold her and love on her for the last time and gave us as much time as we needed. ( we needed months but …) Then we held her while she passed to the other side. Through tears I write this to say that obviously this was more painful than I can ever put into words, but EVS helped us so much. I will sing their praises to every pet owner.read more

Ivonne Rodriguez

17:14 09 Nov 24

I took my baby here yesterday unfortunately he didn't make it he had tracheal collapse and vet didn't do anything to help him they only put him in a very hot kennel with oxygen they new he was having trouble breeding they could of... intubated him but they didn't he suffer and struggle, when he passed they then run and try to intubate him and did CPR why they didn't intubated him in the first place actually i know why i was trying to apply for care credit and they were waiting for me to get approved in order to start treatment I had money obviously but i wanted to make sure i had extra just in case i need it front desk lady told me we can't do anything until we have some sore of funds in the system i told her what are you waiting for here's my card, she took my initial payment and took us to a room but it was already too late they killed my baby 😭and on top of that they charged me almost 600 dollars to make him suffer, biggest mistake coming here i don't recommend it was horrible seeing my baby suffer the way he did, he died in my arms 😢 worse part ever is that the manager emailed me and had the nerve to say I'm sorry you feel this way about us can we talk about it like if talking about it was going to bring my baby back please please don't take you baby's hereread more

A. J. Ferrari

23:24 06 Nov 24

First visit as my dog had an urgent care need (torn dewclaw) and my primary vet had recommended EVS. I was able to get him in to see a doctor quickly. Fees were reasonable and explained up front. All the people I interacted with were kind... and professional. Thank you EVS!read more

Mateo

13:52 31 Oct 24

Money is their motivation and i found them to be overpriced relative to other cardiac vets in Colorado . There is a reason they charge up front and it's because they operate the business like an up charging car wash .The appointments... felt rushed and delayed at the same time . Yes, it's somehow possible .And while the doctors are extremely knowledgeable and qualified they are not informative nor forthcoming with their time or empathy.the various appointment "policies" they have in place are in short ; greedy. they charge more and more often .My last physical visit was in 2022 . Last week my local/current vet at cherralyn animal hospital asked me to get an out patient echocardiogram which he does not have the equipment to do.Although I stopped going to EVS because I previously had a two bad experiences with them i thought they are located near by so give them a call to get this simple echocardiogram for my current vet to interpret and diagnose my dog.Those two bad experiences: 1. I came in for appointment with cardiologist (second visit ), when they took my dogTo the back to run vitals and blood test , they also gave my dog an EKG , which was a charge more then double the original appointment cost ,So I did not authorize that ekg and then vet comes in tells charging me for an EKG , so I challenged them and said "you don't ask the owner for permission to do procedures that have additional charges?"So then she proceeds hold the pertinent information of my dogs health ransom unless I'm OK with a charge I didnt previously agree to. Mind you , At that point she already read and knew what was going on with ekg, So why wouldn't she just tell me and provide good service , well because she didn't care about the dog or its owners experience because she needed that additional charge for ekg test that cost them nothing absolutely nothing to perform . The test is electrical rods connected to a device that measures the heartbeat rhythm and its strength . Anyways, they don't charge me for the EKG and they barely tell me anything of what's going on with my dog even though I paid for the cardiologist visit , second time, so we stay on the medication regimen that he was already on at time and life goes on, waste of $. Fast-forward to February 2024 chewy online needs my prescription updated , so I contact evolution and they demand that I come back in for a full cardiologist visit with with test that are gonna amount to over $800 in charges just to get his already in place prescription renewed, like why not just let us keep the on going prescription with out demanding more money / another unneeded visit ... If that is not predatory , I don't know what is .So with horrible experience ,I took my business to a new vet , cheralynn animal hospital ( amazing people and very knowledgeable ) .Now present day I called for that outpatient echocardiogram which should cost about $350 and they demand that I have to do a visit with their cardiologist in order to and the echocardiogram exam . , . And to boot the receptionist was snappy about it , like zero kindness, just this is our policy we have to do this and it's gonna cost x . Doesn't matter if he is being seen by another vet and your don't want to meet with cardiologist we have to charge your for that visit too and the test.Well I reached out to CVCA , got his echocardiogram and ekg and the actual vet visit was included in the cost of the BOTH tests and had a great experience under the circumstances.read more

303 Native

04:21 28 Oct 24

Ebony needs to be fired

Candy Bartges

00:31 28 Oct 24

The staff and doctors at EVS are so kind, compassionate, and understanding they took such great care of my pup wall she was there I could’ve ask for better people to care for her they will forever be my emergency vet place thanks again for... everything you all did you all hold a special place in my heart I am forever grateful for you all saving my pupread more

Mary Acuna

18:34 27 Oct 24

Felt like a money grab. A pull on the heartstrings

Megan Willey

05:23 27 Oct 24

My 12 year old cat had a fractured tooth on a Saturday and they got us in and taken care of in a timely manner, they also were all very friendly and explained the steps and helped me figure out the next steps for his follow ups. I would... definitely go back if I was in need of ER services again. Thank you for taking care of my fur baby!read more

Genesis Larsen

17:51 26 Oct 24

HORRIBLE experience… spent 3 hours late at night trying to make sure my chickens comb was gonna be okay… I understand being busy and having stressful situations, but specifically Amber, she was completely unprofessional and... uncompassionate. That entire time was spent waiting to hear back while all they did was examine her cut.. didn’t even clean up the blood.. so I asked Amber how she was able to see exactly what was needed because there was so much blood around her, she responds with the snotiest tone “I examined her?”. Oh cool so I spent $280 for you to look at her and see that there’s a wound… She proceeded to tell me that she cannot clean up my chicken without SEDATING her, so that would’ve costed about $210 extra!… just to CLEAN her… they told me she needed stitches and to be kept overnight. For a grand total of $2k… mind you, this is my egg laying chicken… I walked out spending $400 total on antibiotic's and for them to just LOOK at her… I’m so beyond pissed at this experience… the least you could’ve done was clean her up so she wasnt covered in blood. AWFUL place and most importantly, Amber was one of the WORST medical “professional's” I have ever dealt with.. save your time, money and headache and go somewhere else…read more

Jennifer Longtin

18:57 24 Oct 24

My dog got such great care- from his teeth to his stomach and around to his heart- EVS always has him covered.

Matt

17:40 22 Oct 24

wildly overpriced

Stephanie Muhlbach

16:29 16 Oct 24

We were referred to Evolution Vet Specialists by our regular vet for a surgical consult with Dr. O’ Donnell for a torn CCL (ACL). We arrived early for our appointment, but were brought back to a room almost right away. The doctor saw us... ahead of our scheduled time, examined my pup’s leg, explained his recommendations for surgery—which surgery and why—and what to expect post-operatively. My pup had surgery the same day! We had a great experience from the front desk staff, vet assistants, and the surgeon. Dr. O’ Donnell felt trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experienced with CCL tears and repair. We are now on the road to recovery and thankful for our good care.read more

Laurie LaClair

23:41 12 Oct 24

Dr. Sam Hocker is the most compassionate and understanding oncologist. He has been treating our Yorkie, Beau, for lymphoma since June. He researches every possible chemotherapy protocol for Beau and makes changes when necessary. His... advice and guidance has helped us keep a positive and hopeful attitude regarding Beau's treatment. We highly recommend Dr. Hocker if your pet has cancer. He is excellent at responding to any questions or concerns we are having with Beau. We would give him ten stars if we could.read more

Lóki Skau

17:29 12 Oct 24

Dr. Lake-Bakaar went the extra mile for my cardiac alert dog. He was diagnosed with Valley Fever before we moved from Arizona, and the vets there weren't listening to me when I expressed that something else was wrong. We moved to Aurora 4... months after his diagnosis, and his health rapidly declined. We were back and forth between VCA Alameda and EVS for 2 days straight doing diagnostics and they found he had a pretty severe case of pericarditis, which caused his heart to not work properly, which lead to his organs slowly shutting down. We did an emergency heart surgery, which sadly was unsuccessful at no surgeons fault. We gave Goose the best last two weeks of life a young 4yr old service dog could dream of and we said goodbye on 09/06/24. I am forever grateful for EVS and everything they did for us to try and save my boy. He was never scared walking into that building, which makes me happy that he wasn't afraid while he was there. Goose touched the hearts of so many, and I will carry his love for life everywhere I go read more

Brenda Heyman

19:38 08 Oct 24

Their care of my dog in the past and their ability to work with us recently has made all of the difference. I am grateful to these wonderful veterinarians.

Lisa Hellmann

03:57 08 Oct 24

Unfortunately,I had a terrible experience here with my lizard- and sharing to caution all other pet owners.They not only prescribed inappropriate medication (without proper storage instructions) for my pet, but were also unable to... properly diagnose him without over 1,600 of unnecessary tests/procedures.After paying for an exam and a consult fee, they wanted to recharge me the same price again to see my pet the next day for the same issue- even though NO DIAGNOSIS was made. In essence, I was told unless I was willing to spend over 1,600 on my lizard’s care- there was no hope for him and I should consider his quality of life. Beyond thankful I found an urgent exotic practice that was not profit over pets. Evolution is 100% a money grab exploiting folks at their most vulnerable. Pretty deplorable business model.Supposedly- the exorbitant estimate they gave me to treat my pet was advised by the exotic doctor on staff- all of which ended up being unnecessary procedures/tests to solve my reptiles issue. None of their proposed tests, treatments, or medications were advised or recommended at a different facility.Go elsewhere if you can. Your emotional state and wallet will thank you.We had an amazing and fully transparent experience at Colorado Exotic Animal Hospital and I will never be bringing my pup or reptile back to Evolution.read more

Liz Konley

18:27 07 Oct 24

I've been to several emergency veterinary facilities and this was a great experience compared to others. The intake was fast and my pet was seen very quickly. The staff was superb! Even though it's an hour away from my house I would... consider going there over ones closer to me based on the service.read more

Taylor Barkin

15:08 04 Oct 24

We noticed our dog was having trouble breathing so we gave them a call around 9PM. They were able to get us in right away and very patiently and kindly walked through the recommended steps we could take right when we arrived. They... performed x-rays and blood work and very kindly and calmly walked through his health with us. We instantly felt at ease knowing he was going to get taken care of right away. Even at 11PM, the vet patiently sat down to walk through everything with us with great enthusiasm. Would come back for emergency or non emergency care in the future. We were worried the cost of emergency care would be through the roof and while late night vet bills are never the most fun, the cost was very reasonable for on the spot emergency care.read more

molly myhre

17:39 30 Sep 24

Great care, caring team, give you all the information and a very thorough explanation on what is needed in treatment!

G. Oster

03:54 25 Sep 24

EVS vets and compassionate staff saved my little pug from a diabetic shock (low blood sugar). It was traumatic, my pug was minutes from dying and the lady at the front desk was compassionate and patient during our moment of crisis. The... vets saved my boy! This happened almost a year ago but will forever be grateful. Our boy is doing well now and is a happy geriatric pug living his best life. Thank you EVS!!!read more

jody riesberg

17:19 23 Sep 24

My parakeet was very sick and sadly died during the exam, the staff went above and beyond with kindness. You can tell they love their job and the animals. It was a drive for me coming from Denver , but I would use them again and again.

Ali Dubrow

19:22 22 Sep 24

I have nothing but good things to say about this hospital and its wonderful staff. They have taken amazing care of my boy and I am so grateful!

Christina Scott

19:54 21 Sep 24

This place is so amazing. They are upfront and honest. They helped saved the birdie that I adopted at petsmart. I couldn't have found a better animal hospital.

DeeAnne Lau

19:08 20 Sep 24

Last night we lost our dear chinchilla. And we would not have coped except that the staff were so kind, especially Doctor Lloyd and Blue, who took such quick action and who tried their best to save him. We were kept informed and we... understood the treatment plan, costs, and we were impressed with Dr. Lloyd's knowledge about chinchillas.Despite the outcome, we felt that everything that could have been done was done. We wish to thank the Evolution Veterinary Specialists' staff for helping us during this crisis.We didn't take pictures while at the ER, but here is a picture of Beau in better times.read more

Heather Laski

00:49 19 Sep 24

Thank you, Ebony, for being so warm and caring as I lost my little best friend. My regular vet was closed as I discovered my rabbit, Toby, was losing his battle of GI stasis. I called Evolution and was told to bring him right in.... Unfortunately, as I was driving over, Toby passed. I was inconsolable when I got to the vet, and Ebony showed me so much kindness and helped me with next steps. The team set me up in a room to say bye to my sweet boy and got me all set with a cremation plan.I’m surprised at the reviews that say Evolution only cares about taking your money, as they had opportunity to do so from me, but instead allowed me space to grieve without charging me for bringing in/confirming the death of my bunny. Forever grateful for the care I was shown in a vulnerable time. Thank you for adding a silver lining to my awful night.read more

Jocelyn Liparoto

17:46 18 Sep 24

Absolutely amazing staff, from the front desk, to the techs, to the surgeons! After my baby’s tumor was misdiagnosed as a callus, EVS was able to get my girl in right away and truly listened to my concerns and ran all the proper tests... necessary to give her a correct diagnosis. The doctors were incredibly thorough with their info and so sweet to my pup. Absolutely worth the hour drive, thank you guys!!!!read more

Nate Pakosz

00:14 17 Sep 24

I probably called 15 places before I called these guys, and every other clinic absolutely would not give me the time of day with a vet over the phone for a simple question. Every place within 10miles of this place proved to me that they... are more worried about the price you pay, then the care they provide.Give this place business. They have demonstrated more care then literally every other place within 10miles.read more

Ted D

18:38 15 Sep 24

Our primary care local veterinarian recently diagnosed our Black Lab with an oral osteosarcoma (cancerous tumor of the lower jaw). This dog means EVERYTHING to us. We immediately started researching Oncologists throughout the state of... Colorado. Thank the heavens above we found Evolution Veterinary Specialists. Not only were they compassionate from initial contact with them, but throughout the entire experience. Dr. Hocker (Oncologist) and Dr. O’Donnell (Board Certified Surgeon) were and continue to be outstanding with our dog’s patient care. Both doctors are kind, patient, and experts in their fields. The doctors are communicative; they make themselves available, and they address all our questions, to include our concerns and fears. In fact, the ENTIRE staff has been fantastic in their kindness, knowledge, and professionalism, whether they be physician, technician, or front-desk personnel. And, we’re happy to report our Lab’s surgery and follow-up chemotherapy have been a success! EVS has given us the greatest gift we could ask for, our dog’s life.Ted and Lisa D.Canon City, COread more

Jill willson

17:24 14 Sep 24

I had to bring in a sick guinea pig amd got confused at their style of billing. I just emailed to explain my confusion and received a prompt, clear email that made sense to me. Fantastic care and explanations by the medical side of things... and also fantastic CS by the admin side. I do, however, hope I never have to come back. Front desk people are awesome and caring!read more

Healing Moon

02:18 14 Sep 24

Our experience was stellar, incredible people, incredible experience. Their capable and caring staff put us all at ease.

Mackenzie Golightly

14:26 13 Sep 24

Earlier this week our 7 chickens were attacked by a fox. 4 didn't make it, and 3 were still hanging on but with bad injuries. We had never been to Evolution Veterinary Specialists, but we called to see if we could bring out girls in. Right... when we got there they met us at the door and got us in a room to see an avian specialist. Everyone was so kind and empathetic from the specialists to the receptionists at the front desk.We ended up having to put 2 out of the 3 girls down, but we know the 3rd (Buckbeak) wouldn't be alive without the help of the staff at Evolution Veterinary Specialists. Buckbeak is healing well this week, and we are eternally grateful for all of the support we received bringing her here. We were also able to get our other girls cremated together because of their partnership with Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services, which meant a lot to us.Thank you Evolution for all of your help. We recommend bringing your pet here for emergency needs, and I'm sure their general medicine is great too!read more

R Sterrett

15:31 12 Sep 24

First visit with my dog. We were there for about 6 hours. (If sicker dogs come in, they jump ahead for their care.) Bring a sweat shirt. Some wait rooms are extremely chilly. Ultimately, the care and attention to detail by the Dr were... both impressive and appreciated.read more

m “mcolorado” p

02:56 11 Sep 24

Had work done on both my dogs, everyone there was great , took care of my dogs issues with knowledge and understanding.Any specialty care, this is the place.I need to update this review as my recent experience here was completely... different than the last two yearsIt seems there are always new front desk people and most certainly most show no compassion for your pet, some do, most don't.Had my pet examined three months ago, but the doctor's time with me was very limited to about 10 minutes and didn't really know how my pet was doing with its heart problem.After two years, thousands of dollars later, it seemed the same important for my pet was not the sameThree weeks ago had to take my pet to their emergency as he was having a problem breathing, without going into a long story the guy at the front was very caring.If you have an animal that is being treated by a specialist, unfortunately this emergency hospital is not the place as after X-rays no one really knew how to read them, took a guess and said they would get with the specialist the following day which would have been Thurs, yet we heard nothingThis is just the short version, however 5 days later we were back at emergency, we were required to fill out new paperwork as if my pet was never there, and fifty questions later from the uncaring girl at the front, finally got some help4 hours later, then saying they are short on help, they also were not sure of the new X-rays and prescribed another medication.They wanted to keep him over night but I felt since they had no help, I would rather take him home, which at this time I really felt he was going to pass awayI realize being told two years ago the medication he was taking would only prolong his life, but how everything was handled three weeks ago just made me realize my animal is only important when money is involved.That weds, and Sunday, total cost around $1500, but if they could help it seemed we would pay anythingEither way, our beloved pet passed away about two hours after bringing him home, when I called them days later to cancel an appointment for him, because of his passing l waited thinking dr bakkar would call, but three weeks later nothing, which now I believe it really shows just how important Henry was to themI wished I felt as I did two years earlier, but something changed there and I know now just how much my animal really meant to themSorry they could care less, but it's your money spend it where you want, but with my other little one I won't be taking him there.read more

Kyle Broge

16:00 10 Sep 24

couldn't be happier with the service that myself, and my furry little one received here. The staff was one of the most friendly I have ever encountered. The doctors were incredibly informative, caring, understanding, and obviously skilled.... Not only that, I shopped around this procedure to many other clinics around town and this was by far the cheapest around! The facility was beautiful, clean, welcoming, and well maintained. If I could give this place 10 stars I would!read more

Bunny Rabbit

20:08 08 Sep 24

Waited almost two hours with no communication, when someone finally did come in he told me that there was no exotic vet on staff that night and it was up to me if I wanted to leave now so I could make it up to CSU before they close. This... would have been nice to know when I called prior to coming, or at any point in the hours they made me wait. If they hadn't taken my rabbit and my payment information right when I got there I would have walked out. They still charged the $250 exam fee (double what I have paid at other urgent care vets) even though there wasn't an exotic vet present to do the exam, and my poor bunny had to sit in a stressful environment with no treatment for hours. They then sent me an email asking me to leave a review, so here is my honest opinion - go somewhere else if you have an option.read more

Lisa Harrington

16:47 08 Sep 24

So grateful to have found EVS! I arrived on a Saturday morning, no appointment with my sick dog. Within a minute, a Vet Tech was at my side asking questions. My dog was the priority, not filling out paperwork. That did come along quickly... but only after Brutus was whisked off to the ICU to be examined! Of course, in an ER, animals are constantly reprioritized based on severity, so I waited quite a while for word on his condition but once the doctor was able to exam him, a Tech came right out, let me know what she had discovered and her recommendation as a place to start. Once initial bloodwork was completed, the doctor came to see me, explain results, answer questions, and provide several choices for further evaluation. ERs are always more expensive and can very quickly turn into a nightmare bill. I asked the cost differences and made decisions for treatment. I was given regular updates almost every time a Tech passed by. It took until late afternoon to be able to take Brutus home to recover but the entire staff's care and concern for both my dog and me while I was there, convinced me that I had made the right choice in coming there! Shout out to especially to Dr. Engmark, Mary, Jackson & Stephanie for your patience, caring and compassion throughout!read more

Jude O'Connor

05:35 08 Sep 24

If you're looking for compassionate and professional care for your pet, this is NOT the place.I paid $735 to have the worst veterinary experience ever. I made an appointment with an Internal Medicine doc; paid $185 in advance just to set... the appointment. When I got there, everything just felt off. My cat and I sat in a room for 15 minutes before a woman came in and started asking questions without even introducing herself. I asked if she was the vet, and she said no, she was the 'vet's nurse' (aka vet tech anywhere else). She then picked up my cat and stated she was taking him back to be examined by the vet. Seriously??? I didn't even get to meet and speak with the vet and my cat would be examined without me?After a few minutes, the vet came in with my cat and gave me a quick rundown on the likelihood of IBD, which I already knew. She stated it could be something else, but couldn't be sure without more testing. I agreed to a $550 ultrasound. Again, my cat was taken away. After 15 minutes, the vet tech returned with my cat and told me the ultrasound was 'unremarkable'. For $550 the vet couldn't return to discuss the findings?Previous reviewers also mentioned their pets taken away to be examined. Does your regular vet do that? Of course not.I emailed EVS the day after this impersonal, and unprofessional experience. They called 5 days later, giving the same platitudes they do in their response to poor reviews. This operation seems totally corporate with goal #1 being to make money.read more

Erica Emery

02:48 08 Sep 24

All of the staff at Evolution Veterinary Specialists are incredible, but I want to give a special shout out to Ebony. She was so supportive during one of the worst moments of my life.Her positive energy, compassion & calming approach... brought so much comfort when my fur baby & I needed it most. She is the heart of Evolution Veterinary Specialists ❤️read more

Justin Lee

05:03 03 Sep 24

Was extremely disappointed in our visit. Our cat was very ill so we drove him in from Vail on Sunday because local vets were closed for Labor Day weekend. Eboni was amazing and made us feel very welcome and streamlined the intake process.... Our cat was immediately taken in for a general examination, which we appreciate. However, we were not given any update, whatsoever, for 5 hours. The doctor eventually told us that we could do some more tests, but his vitals were normal and that he seemed okay. So, we ended up taking him home at midnight and planned on taking him to a local vet asap. This morning (Monday), we woke up to him wheezing and watched as he passed away seconds later. Seems kind of ridiculous that it took 5 hours to get any update on a general intake examination. I watched a few animals check in and out before we were given any information on our cat. While I understand this office is busy, it feels irresponsible to have just let us wait 5 hours until 11:30 pm to decide if we wanted to do testing on a cat that had “normal vitals”. We will miss our cat and hope you guys will do a little better in the future. Eboni can do no better though, she made us feel very comfortable and checked in with us throughout our wait. She is really awesome.read more

Kevin Hocker

23:41 29 Aug 24

Worst experience ever. It’s ironic that another review raved about Ebony making all the difference. She made all the difference alright, but in providing the exact opposite experience I could have imagined. We tried calling while we were... on our way. No one answered and our call went to a full mailbox. When we pulled in the parking lot it was empty. We went inside and there was nobody else in the waiting room. The first words out of my mouth were, my cat fell 3 stories and we need to get him checked out asap. However, the first words out of her mouth were, did you call first? I said yes but it went to a voicemail that was full. She then said, well I’ve been here all night and I would have answered. She went on to ask if I called the right number. She challenged me and thought I was lying. So I pulled out my phone and showed her the outgoing call that was 49 seconds and she just glared at me. I then said, what does it matter, we are right here in front of you and the parking lot and waiting room are empty so can’t we just move on? She said, we ask that you call ahead. It took every ounce of willpower to not walk right out the door. If I experienced this type of service at any other type of establishment besides a vet I would have absolutely walked away. However, I felt forced to endure the mistreatment for the sake of my pet. It felt like some sort of quasi passive aggressive extortion but she was happy to take my money. She then decided to talk about coffee. She said we have lots of different kinds and I’m sorry we don’t have dark roast. I’m thinking, are we at Starbucks or the emergency vet? After getting accused of lying and a coffee dissertation she finally got to helping our cat. The attitude and energy she projected was so unwelcoming, unprofessional and outright rude. It’s was as if we were interrupting her evening by showing up. Once my cat was finally taken back for an exam we started to sit down in the waiting area but before we did she said, I need you to sit on the other side, it’s for cats and this is for dogs. Again, there was nobody else in the waiting room and if a dog happened to come in it wouldn’t have made a difference. This is a trivial detail and completely unnecessary to make a big deal about it. The exam took less than 10 minutes and I’ll never know the thoroughness of it because we weren’t allowed to go back with the vet. This was extra frustrating because they obviously let some people go back with their pets because there are reviews with pictures of them in exam rooms. Our regular vet lets us go in the room with our pet to help ease the anxiety of our pet. I guess that’s their policy but I don’t agree with it. I knew we would not let them do another thing to our cat after the initial exam was completed and it didn’t have anything to do with the doctor but everything to do with Ebony. I had no faith or confidence in the entire operation because of her and how we were treated. I figured if this is the quality of staff they have to handle an emergency at 2am then the overall quality of everything else would remain consistent with what we had already experienced up until that point. We left promptly and went straight to another emergency vet and paid for another examination fee and started the whole process from scratch. I was furious to have to do this but the experience was so awful that it was less painful to go somewhere else than to remain there. We ended up going to VRCC in Englewood and our experience could not have been better. I’m still in shock by the experience with Ebony and if I can help one person avoid the same nightmare it will be worth the time it took to write this. Maybe Ebony does give good service at times but one thing for sure, she is very capable of giving terrible service and so it’s not worth the risk.read more

heidi saltzman

23:05 28 Aug 24

Thank you so much for the calm compassionate help for my beloved best friend when in crisi ❤️❤️❤️

tas30380127

18:29 27 Aug 24

Our chocolate lab reached the point when she would not get up and she was very ill with cancer. Our vet was closed on Saturday, but they suggested that we contact Evolution Veterinary in an emergency situation and we are glad we did. ... That’s where we went because we were certain that this was the end. I have had to be put down 4 other pets in the past, but EVS made this bad experience very tolerable. They really care that they give you as much time as you want to say goodbye which we did. They are very compassionate through the whole process.read more

Erica Emery

01:58 26 Aug 24

EVS went above and beyond, not only for my dog but for me too. Rowe, the CSR I worked closely with, was incredibly helpful & sensitive during a very stressful time.I’m so impressed by all the culturally sensitive staff & the excellent... care provided to my baby. Thank you times a million to Rowe & everyone at EVS read more

Daniel Huskey

18:32 24 Aug 24

my review is really 2.5. I felt really uncomfortable with the estimate. There wasn't a hole lot of clarity. I feel like there ultimate intention was to profit without compassion. I dissected the estimate and pick chose what I felt was... necessary. When I asked if there was a way to save money I was told I could go somewhere else but they wouldn't tell me if my dog could wait to see "our" vet. I didn't hate the place and the vet seemed competent. So, 2.5 is a fair rating...read more

J P

00:33 24 Aug 24

We brought in our 4 year old Cavapoo because she was experiencing digestive issues and coughing. We were told she had pneumonia and irritable bowel or something along those lines. After 2 nights, she was discharged and we were given a... regimen of pills to give her and were told she would slowly recover. Because of the stomach issues, we were told upon discharge (which was not with the physician) that our dog would have to be transitioned to a prescription diet and could not give her anything that varied from the specific diet from then on.That night, our dog got sicker, would not take her medicine or eat. We called the hospital multiple times and the front desk was giving us advice to feed her medicine with cheese and peanut butter, completely conflicting with the advice we were given earlier that day. The front desk should not be giving advice, period.I was eventually told by a tech, after no returned call from a physician, to just shove the medicine down her throat.I brought her back the next day because her condition had deteriorated. I was told by our physician, that she was very sick with an intestinal infection ranging from IBS to cancer and she had to be readmitted for at least 3 more nights.On the second day of her second stay (4th day in treatment), the doctor called me with very blunt results after a day of testing. Basically, she's got a fatal, extremely rare autonomic disease called Canine Dysautonomia that no doctors have any knowledge of and we were now responsible for putting her down immediately. Pretty serious and life altering decision to extinguish a 4 year old member of your family, so naturally there are questions. Every basic question I asked was met with "I can't comment on that, we don't know anything about this disease." Over and over.Knowing it would be extremely important for my wife to have some explanation from the doctor before ending our dog's life, I requested that the doctor spend 5 minutes on the phone with my wife when my wife finished work. That was met with our doctor saying this was her last patient of the day and she wouldn't be in for the following two days. She also would not allow us to discharge the dog without knowing our plans to euthanize the dog immediately. We took her out that Friday and euthanized her Saturday at home.I hope the doctor had a great weekend. We were also drained of ~$10,000 very quickly(pay in advance of course).I am questioning how thorough the initial “detailed regimen of tests” were, given that the physician has seen this condition multiple times, and how much attention was paid to the case. I also have problems with the bedside manner and excessive costs. The support staff seemed friendly enough, but I found our physician to have a serious lack of empathy and she appeared irritated the longer I wanted to discuss our dog's health. I would have appreciated a shred of compassion and guidance, instead we were firmly given marching orders left with nothing but questions.We have since been talking to leaders in the field of this rare disease and have been told 30% of dogs in the acute stages of this condition can be treated and saved. They may have chances of lingering issues, but we were not briefed on any treatment options by Evolution. The disease was diagnosed after her health had already deteriorated too far by the 4th day, though there were a few symptoms evident when we dropped her off.I know that people write reviews driven by emotion at times like this, but this purely fact.It is also worth noting that this chain of animal hospitals is owned by a private, for profit company, Mars, Inc (Snickers, M&M's, etc.) seems like a bit of a conflict of interests.For Evolution, you will be sent a packet from the experts we consulted explaining early detection and treatment. Read it, there are more cases being documented locally.read more

Karia Brisby

19:47 21 Aug 24

There is a reason that this place has such terrible reviews as of late, and I really wish I would have read them prior to going here. Unfortunately, I was in a bind and Evolution was the only place that I could take my bird because my two... regular exotic vets were having staffing shortages, and I couldn’t get her in for an urgent care visit. I called ahead of time, and was told that it would be a fee of $185, but of a consultation were needed with the zoological team, it would increase to $250. When I arrived and checked in, they automatically charged me the $250. I stated that’s not what I was told, and the desk person said that they charge the consultation fee upfront, and will refund it if it’s not needed. This made me suspicious right off the bat and I should have just went with my gut instinct and walked away, but my love for my feather baby prevailed over my rational sense. I won’t get into all the details of our visit, but there were multiple things that happened over the course of 6 hours that made me uncomfortable trusting these people with even my worst enemy. The biggest worry that I have is that they keep you separated from your pet for the entirety of the time that you are there. This a huge red flag as you cannot verify if they’ve been examined, by who, or what treatment has actually been performed. If I had known this one thing, I never would have gone there. I was told by many respectable veterinarians that if they don’t let you see or be with your pet, that is a huge red flag and run like mad from these types of veterinarian practices. Their prices are also twice or more the cost of other practices. They state in their intake forms that this is for the convenience of them being open 24 hours. What? You want me to pay twice the price because of the business hours that you choose to be open? … but I digress. The wait time for a simple physical examination was 2-3 hours, which seemed to be the case for everyone based on my conversations with other families in the main waiting area. This is simply not acceptable. Then, another long wait for the vet to throw together a treatment plan with a laundry list of unaffordable options, and another long wait for any actual treatment to be performed. Before you know it, you’ve spent the better part of a day and a fortune there to get the most basic treatment, some meds for your pet, and go home. I can say that the most appalling thing was when we were being discharged. The vet tech came into the room with my birds meds, after I specifically requested that they put her first dose into her gavage feeding so she could get some immediate relief, and put the syringes that were going to go into her mouth ON THE FLOOR!! When I pointed this out and stated that was completely unhygienic and could cause further complications with an infection, she literally said “it’s okay, we try to keep the floors pretty clean”. If that’s so true, I’d like to see you lick them because that’s equivalent to putting that syringe in my baby’s mouth. That right there just blew my mind, and solidified everything that my gut was telling me was wrong with this place. If they would do that right in front of me, what the hell was going on behind closed doors? What’s even more disturbing, she was perplexed by why I wanted her to clean them before administering the meds to my baby. Then, when waiting in the lobby for the mixup with bill to be sorted out, I witnessed another vet tech do the exact same thing with oral suspension medications for a cat. I just couldn’t believe my eyes and ears to everything that had happened from the moment of walking in the door. This review would be a novel by the time that I included every single thing that I witnessed or experienced while being there, but the bottom line is that these people do not deserve the privilege of caring for your babies. Our pets are our family, and deserve so much better than anything that this practice currently has to offer.read more

Jessica Gerth

16:15 20 Aug 24

I recently had to bring my clients pet to the emergency vet, and while it was a stressful experience, Ebony made all the difference. From the moment we arrived, she was welcoming, compassionate, and truly caring. Her dedication and care... for both the animals and their owners were clear, and I’m so grateful for her presence. Thank you, Ebony, for being the bright spot in an otherwise challenging experience. Roman and I thank you!read more

Brooke Grey

16:25 19 Aug 24

Our English Bulldog went into respiratory distress while we were driving to the mountains, so we visited Evolution's ER because they were the closest emergency vet we could find. We were so lucky to have brought him there, because he... received the best treatment we could've hoped for. In addition to getting him back in a healthy enough state to come home, they talked extensively with us about aftercare and a plan to get our dog in shape.Dr. Hon was especially incredible, but we're so grateful to all of the ER doctors that took care of our pup. It was expensive but reasonably so—what you'd expect to pay for emergency care.Highly recommend this group!read more

Cheryl Secorski

01:46 19 Aug 24

I cannot say enough good things about EVS. My cat swallowed a cat toy and was in an urgent situation. I called EVS on my way in to let them know I was coming and they knew the urgency of the situation. They tried to get all the information... they needed as I drove so they could respond to the cat as soon as I arrived. Once I pulled into the parking lot and walked in the doors they called the vet and they got to work right away! I was so stressed and scared I started crying as soon as they took my cat away. The front desk was so kind in that moment. They really helped me feel better. Its so clear how much they care about animals and people! They put me in a private room so I could fill out the rest of the paperwork and have some privacy.Once they did the first triage, they came in and told me all of my options along with pricing. They were so clear and really took the time to explain things to me and show me the x-ray. I really felt like not only were they caring but they were really well trained on how to handle the situation! I felt so comfortable with them being the care team.Its so hard to know what to expect when something happens with a pet, but I knew I was in great hands with people who cared about my animal as much as I did. I wish they had a non emergency vet arm because I'd love to see them more often!The whole team was Angie, Tracy, Emily, Jackie, Rowe, Chelsea, Eboni, and Dr. Penn. Again, thank you everyone. It was a scary and stressful situation that was handled with the upmost care.The last thing I'll say is when I was checking out, they all took turns to tell me how special my cat was. I'm sure my cat was a real handful but they assured me he was wonderful. They could see he was in distress and was uncomfortable but that didn't stop them from comforting him and making he was getting some pets and loving. I know how scared I was, I cannot even imagine how he was feeling. Knowing he wasn't sitting in a back exam room alone and scared made me feel such a sense of peace. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!read more

Kris Gillespie

17:11 15 Aug 24

My dog was at doggy daycare and contracted kennel cough. He was treated at our primary vet clinic, but didn’t appear to be getting better. We brought him to EVS and he had a very thorough evaluation with labs, X-rays, IV fluids, anti... nausea medication given.Today, he can keep his food down, his cough is better and he is resting comfortably.read more

Travis Hill

03:51 11 Aug 24

I'm told to Google another place when I called I have a pet in need of emergence care now and told to Google a place you people are very terrible and hope your doors close for good

Katie Riemenschneider

12:54 09 Aug 24

Evolution Vet is amazing. From walking in the door to a great staff greeting you and your furry pet to the doctors and assistants that take care of you during a tough visit. I have been so impressed with everyone we have worked with at... EVS. They are all very knowledgeable and kind and have been great in helping our dog Daisy with her heart issues.read more

Julie Tibbitts

15:51 07 Aug 24

I took my dog in for an echo cardiogram they did an EKG did range of motion.I got a report her echocardiogram came back normal but she has a leaky mitral valve??????The price was higher than I was quoted over the telephone. I came out... with pain pills instead of heart medication.When I called to get information nobody returns my calls or they're not there it took forever to get the results to my vet.NEVER NEVER NEVER go to this place. Pay a lot of money for nothing.read more

Nipa Polisoto

02:20 05 Aug 24

Great, friendly staff and the doctor did a great job walking me through the treatment plan and the pros and cons to help me make an informed decision.

Dennis Mundt

00:17 05 Aug 24

I strongly recommend Dr. Sam Hocker and Dr. Matthew O'Donnell. My dog, Badger, developed some MCTs. Dr. Hocker accurately diagnosed them and, with great clarity and empathy, shared the proactive options. He was fantastic. As Badger's... surgeon, Dr. O'Donnell was absolutely stellar. He's personable, caring, and an excellent communicator. He shared the surgical challenges and the anticipated outcome. At all times, it was apparent that he truly cared about Badger and was using his surgical skills to help him. He is an absolutely exceptional surgeon. As an example, maintaining Badger's ear was in jeopardy. However, with his high skill level, Dr. O'Donnell saved his ear while still removing the MCT. The post-surgery follow-up and communication from Dr. Hocker and Dr. O'Donnell certainly provided peace of mind. Thank you to both doctors and the wonderful staff.read more

vlad zaha

04:41 03 Aug 24

I highly recommend this place, they were my last resort since no one else wanted to help my dog due to his anxiety and they offered him the best care I could have hoped for in his final moments. The front desk team, the ER team and... cardiology were all great and treated my dog quickly and with love, thank you guys for everything you have done!read more

Jesse Manchego

19:10 02 Aug 24

Even though our situation was not as critical as what we thought, the team treated our dog quickly without delay as if it was the most critical of the day. The entire team was extremely friendly, from the desk to the doctors. Our dog was... given a good diagnosis and hopefully he will heal up soon. Clean, efficient, and the cost are very reasonable for the level of care they provide. I highly recommend them, especially if you have an urgent situaiton.read more

heidi vaneaton

00:59 01 Aug 24

The whole staff that helped me with my dogs surgery. They were compassionate and provided excellent service for my pet and myself

Jasmine Liscano

22:00 27 Jul 24

The team at EVS has been nothing but caring and understanding when it has come to the health of my cat. It’s so nice know that she is in the hands of people that truly want to know that she is okay before she goes home. They don’t get mad... about how often you call to check up and they answer every question as quickly as possible. They also made sure that we could see her as often as possible so she was also comfortable in this situation.read more

Mary Bruce

18:37 26 Jul 24

Look at reviews, many reviews for being over charged. I do not recommend unless you want to be over charged. Having to take the over charges up with my credit card company since they refuse to talk to me about them. called for a cardiogram... and was told procedure was $450 & to see the vet $150, total $600. Had to pay $150 deposit. Fine. Did that. Day of the apt cardiologist came in to see me for less a minute to tell me it’s a tumor and not cardiac failure & another vet would be in. Other vet talked to me for 20 mins and sent follow up email. Since 2 vets talked to me they charged me an extra $150! I paid $750 total when I was told I would only be charged $600. I was charge $150 to have a vet tell me another vet would talk to me. I will say the second vet that I was charged $150 for did a good job. Just can’t believe they charged me $150 for literally 60 seconds of someone’s time & are refusing to talk to me about it. Ridiculous! Many other vets can diagnose dogs without over charging and treating customers so poorly.read more

Cody Dent

17:22 23 Jul 24

I cannot thank the team at EVS enough for their prompt and compassionate care during my recent pet emergency. From the moment we walked in, we were met with professionalism and understanding. The staff handled the situation with expertise... and kept us informed every step of the way. Our pet received excellent treatment, and we felt reassured knowing they were in good hands. I highly recommend EVS for anyone in need of emergency veterinary care for their beloved furry family members. thank you guys so much!read more

Danielle Diamond

12:45 23 Jul 24

Dr. Sara Gardhouse is the best vet I’ve ever encountered. She and her team were amazing in helping save the life of a very sick bunny. Took the bunny there in a desperate emergency situation and will never take him anywhere else now.

Hannah

20:55 22 Jul 24

My cat went missing for 3 weeks in the mountains and we found him late at night. My baby had a large open wound to his leg armpit. Lucky this vet was open! They were kind , fast, and attentive. We were given antibiotics which was great.... Recommend amputation or surgery to debride wound. They did clean the wound but left it open to air, which was a huge hole. Which we were trying to prevent any further infection if there was any. We personally ended up doing wound care ourselves with our own supplies and the wound is now closed and healed. $1500 for antibiotics and nothing else really. He’s great now with 4 legs. Healed wound ourself in about 2 weeks. No surgery, nothing. Just simple wound care, which was doubted and not recommended for a “cat”read more

Katrina Montoya-Black

00:20 21 Jul 24

Literally saved my cat's life and were so sweet throughout our emergency visit.

Audrey Tabaka

18:23 17 Jul 24

We brought our dog in with a huge laceration in her chest. The vet brought her back immediately and they kept me informed throughout the process. They took great care of her and got her all fixed up. Of course it wasn’t cheap but I didn’t... feel the price was too much for the care we received. Highly recommend!read more

Crystal Snyder

00:17 17 Jul 24

emily leonard

18:34 16 Jul 24

I took my sweet rabbit here when she started showing some scary symptoms. Unfortunately, their exotics doctor was out so there wasn’t much they could do for her unless I had thousands of dollars and drove her up to Colorado state. They... gave me the supplements and medications I needed to keep Veronica comfortable but she passed later that day.I took her back to Evolution to say goodbye, they had a comfortable place for my partner and I to grieve and hold her, and they left us space until we were ready. They also partner with Lasting Paws to provide cremation and memorial items that help to keep Veronica forever in our home. They made one of my hardest days much easier and more comfortable.Today, about 2 months later, I received a card from Evolution, hand signed by staff, and a packet of Forget Me Not seeds.I can’t say enough good things about Evolution Veterinary Specialists, refreshments in the lobby and a short wait time. They mirrored the urgency I felt for my sweet baby and were respectful when I brought her back to say goodbye. Thank you Evolution.read more

Felecia Davenport

20:15 15 Jul 24

Every time I have used EVS the experience has been fantastic. I recently used the cardiology branch and I was very happy with the experience. I find the pricing more than fair and the medical care and expertise to be exceptional. I... highly recommend them.read more

Erika Gray

03:27 13 Jul 24

Amazing receptionist! She was very kind & empathetic towards my situation. Best phone call ever! My cat was missing for about 3 weeks & brought to vet evolution. She called me with BEST news ever. Shelby was found. The receptionist was... AMAZING! I'm so greatful & happy to have Shelby back home ❤️ I appreciate the kind words of the receptionist. She once again was AMAZING!!!read more

Blood Shart

15:29 10 Jul 24

Very kind and helpful staff

Kim Erbe

22:13 08 Jul 24

I have waited a year to write this review, to make sure I did not come from a place of anger and sadness and instead give an honest review. However, a year later, I am still terribly sad and angry, and others need to know so you do not... make the same mistake I made and go to EVS. I am sad I have to even give 1 star. I wish I could give negative stars.Last year, on July 8, I found our bunny. Peter, unresponsive in his hutch. I rushed him to an exotic animal hospital in Denver and they were able to get him stable, after being there all day. However, they did not offer overnight care, so they recommended EVS for overnight stay. The vet called them and told them I was coming and what they needed to start right away, so they should have been prepared, right? No. When I got there, they had no clue I was coming, but did take Peter back and put him in an incubator. He already had the line started for IVs, but they did not start anything. They kept asking me what was wrong with him, and I finally had to call the first clinic back so they could call them again to tell them. Please remember, while they did get him stable, he was still critical. He was a Netherland Dwarf, and they are tiny to begin with. A rabbit’s health can turn extremely fast so no time can be wasted. I honestly thought that since they had talked to the first vet AGAIN, that they would start some kind of treatment. I was so very wrong.They put me back in a room and I waited 3.5 hours before a vet finally came to talk to me. When she did, I learned NOTHING had been started yet. Not even an IV. Even though I had paid up front when I got there. All she wanted to do was tell me he needed tests that he had just had done, and when I tried to argue that he did not, she made me feel like an awful pet parent. She came to me with an estimate and wanted ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to treat him for 2 days. When I told her there was no possible way I could pay for that, having just paid $1,000 earlier in the day and having just spent 2 months in Texas with my grandmother in hospice, she told me I should just put him down. What?? I was a complete mess and only wanted my bunny stable until Monday when I could take him back to the good vet. We finally came to an agreed price, and she let me go back to see him before I left. Again, no IV, nothing. And he looked so much worse than when I first brought him to them, 4 hours prior. I begged them to get the IV started and could not understand why they could not even do that for him as soon as he got there. I was talked to like a toddler and was not treated with any kind of respect or dignity.I left the clinic and drove back to the Springs. I was not home for an hour when I got the call that my sweet baby had passed. She said all they had done was start the IV. They had not even given him the meds they were supposed to or anything. And he was gone.To make matters worse. I paid for him to be cremated and his clippings of fur saved. EVS lost his clippings! Are you kidding me? The incompetence at this hospital is just astounding.I know Peter was critical at the start of this day. But I also know he was stable when I got him to EVS and feel with every fiber of my being if he had not waited over 4 hours to have some kind of treatment started, he might still be here.We recently adopted a new bunny and I pray I never have an emergency like the one I had with Peter. However, if I do, I will bring him home and treat him at home before I ever step foot in EVS again. I hope anyone reading this will take our tragedy as a warning and never go here with your fur babies, because they may never come home.read more

Ben Metcalf

16:23 07 Jul 24

Very attentive staff. Clearly a bunch of animal lovers. It was a tremendous relief to have my dog's eye wound immediately treated, and a demonstration how to medicate and care for it during her recovery.

Elyse R

18:40 05 Jul 24

Great staff! Clean and comfortable facility. Fair prices. I appreciate their help and would use them again.

Julie Ann Courim

18:36 05 Jul 24

Only emergency vet we’ll use for our pets! One of our dogs is more of a trouble maker getting into situations that unfortunately lead to needing special care. Very weird issue this time where he developed an abscess and extreme swelling... in his face & neck requiring surgery. All better now and we’re grateful to have him back healthy! Evolution always provides top notch service at a reasonable cost. They proactively communicate and always followup to check how things are going after procedures. Have recommended them to all our friends, who have always had great experiences.read more

Taylor Cunningham

15:30 29 Jun 24

I got home from work yesterday to find my beloved old dog having an allergic reaction. Living in Evergreen, everything closes early, so I was anxious to make what seemed like the longest drive ever. They got me started over the phone,... immediately started taking care of my dog when we got there and even let me wait with my other dog who stowed away on the ride down. I was surprised how affordable the bill was and relieved that it's not the kind of emergency debt that haunts you. The vet seemed to be working so hard but still took the time to explain everything, monitor my dog and even to my surprise, thanked me for my kindness and offered me water for my ride back to Evergreen. You could tell that they really care about their animal and human clients. Lastly, I just really enjoyed that the vet had personality and allowed her authenticity to be alive. My dog is getting better and we will be back if ever there's another emergency.read more

Honym Moye

15:42 28 Jun 24

I highly recommend Evolution Veterinary Specialists. They care about your pet's needs, and they care. Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar is very knowledgeable and caring and concerned about your pets needs and health.

Jonathan Zeigler

18:57 27 Jun 24

Great team of people willing to help my 16 year old Turtle in her time of need. They had availability on short notice, and were very knowledgable about options.

Barbara Givan

03:56 26 Jun 24

Hanna Olson

22:57 22 Jun 24

My partner and I just moved here from out of state about two and a half weeks ago. Without warning or prior signs, my first kitty, Kenny (only 5 years old) woke up that morning with alarming symptoms. I called Evolution because it was the... closest place and they advised me to (safely) hurry in. They were incredibly responsive and saw me and Kenny right away. They were able to stabilize him and treated both of us with compassion and expertise. Everyone, from the front desk staff to the two vets I spoke with, was incredibly supportive and sensitive to the situation.I truly believe they gave Kenny all of the care and intuitive attention you would hope a medical provider would give a cat. Cats can be finicky, but I know they really listened to Kenny and were so attentive to him.It was a difficult call, but we had to make the decision to put him down. I've never had to euthanize a pet before and Kenny was my baby. The entire team was so thoughtful, took care of everything for us, and gave us a cozy and calm space to spend as much time with Kenny as we wanted. I want to thank everyone on the team from the bottom of my heart for making my favorite boy as comfortable as he could be in his last day on Earth, and for making me feel less alone in a new city, miles from my friends and family, and now without my sweet boy.Truly an amazing, caring team. read more

Isabella Giardina

07:51 20 Jun 24

We had a positive experience with EVS. One of our pups accidentally caught a tooth on our other pup causing a pretty deep gash, luckily it wasn’t actively bleeding but it needed to be stapled. We were triaged quickly and although had to... wait almost 2 hours to actually be seen due to a critical patient coming in, I felt this was a fair wait time for an urgent situation rather than an emergency. Initially I was shocked at the initial quote of almost $2K for a simple clip and close along with a handful of other tests etc.. that I didn’t feel were completely necessary for the given situation. But of course I understand ER costs and there are standards of care/protocols. The providers were happy and quick to give us another much more affordable care plan that we felt comfortable with! Hopefully we don’t need their services again but would definitely return and recommend to other pet parents.read more

Rowe Howland

05:00 20 Jun 24

Fatal S

15:25 19 Jun 24

Greedy place. 300 dollars just to put my rat to sleep. People are scum. I don't recommend this place at all.

Jennifer Speake

22:15 17 Jun 24

Picked EVS since they had an ophthalmologist! Unfortunately, I was unavailable until the evening last week to schedule an appointment so I took through the ER. ER staff did some tests they knew the ophthalmologist would want to see and... tried to do an in-house consultant. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a response so I had to book an appointment the following week. When I got to the appointment, I was forced to redo the tests the ER already did. Even though the tests were normal originally the tech said it could have been completed wrong or his eye could have changed. (Even though his eye was better which the ophthalmologist also confirmed) I felt forced to pay for this second appointment and the tests when this all could have been addressed through the ER visit. I feel taken advantage by EVS! It’s a shame because they have talented vets and techs but it’s poorly run and completely disorganized.read more

Patricia Palmer

16:50 17 Jun 24

They wanted $250 when you walked in the door they did nothing for my bird and wanted her to come back again but the specialist on birds wasn’t even there it was an awful experience It ended up costing us $700. They didn’t give us any... information and my bird died.read more

Brian Curtiss

03:53 17 Jun 24

Lisa Read

15:38 14 Jun 24

Everyone is so sweet and took amazing care of my hen Cici 🙏💕 I couldn’t be more thankful for the amazing tips and advice, she took her meds beautifully at home and fell asleep in my lap ✨

Jerri Paulison

16:49 12 Jun 24

The team did a great job assessing my dog's condition, very thorough in their approach and diagnostics. Good compassion by all, which was appreciated during a stressful time.

Nicole Niefeld

15:04 11 Jun 24

Very professional and compassionate!

Anne Tully

16:18 10 Jun 24

We have had excellent experiences here both with our turtles and our cats. very professional

Karly Matthews

15:23 09 Jun 24

We were referred here by green mountain vet because they were full for the day. I am so impressed with the care we received! Everyone was so kind and helpful! They took great care of my service dog Madison and although it was an expensive... vet bill I felt their pricing was reasonable. I also appreciated that they discussed the cost of everything prior to running the test or doing the treatment so I knew exactly what we were in for bill wise. 10/10 experience and highly recommend them for an emergency! We go back next week to see a specialist and I’m looking forward to that experience.read more

M Carson

17:40 08 Jun 24

If you like being triple charged and then told there’s going to be additional charges as well as $150 consultation fees just to have a doctor talk to you, then this is your place! Upsell, upsell ,upsell seams to be what is taught to the... staff.read more

Melissa Tampubolon

17:44 05 Jun 24

Eva Nobles

16:43 05 Jun 24

Really fantastic group of people working here. I appreciate having an emergency 24 hr vet that I can trust. I’ve had to bring my bunny here twice in the last 6 months and truly appreciate their knowledge and kindness in both situations.

Kevin Merman

12:00 31 May 24

Allison Hagood

23:31 30 May 24

Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable staff. Very patient with all of our questions and worries, and supportive and sympathetic to our concerns. Highly recommended for emergency care.

Sean DuBois

03:29 30 May 24

I took my dog here after he lost the ability to chew his food or use his jaw. Before I even got my dog checked in or seen by anyone their front desk clerks were urging me to apply for all four of their credit card options. I should have... left right then and there.Here is some context to my visit: I had been to a vet clinic a few days before I took him to evolution and made sure I shared the previous doctor’s notes with them. They completely disregarded this and then diagnosed my dog with cancer and an infection. Both of these were incorrect! The fairly common auto immune disease he does have, MMM could have been diagnosed through a very simple blood test- not only did they not even offer this test to me but they gave him 4 other blood tests and gave him some pain killers plus an antibiotic and then recommended a very painful biopsy and that he stays overnight until their internal medicine doctor gets in the next day. They clearly they did not know what they were doing and kept everything very vague with me until I requested to speak with the actual doctor.On top of all of this they gave me an inaccurate estimate which was almost $4000. I spent all day at their office only to decline everything. Thank god I did because the next day I took my dog back to my local vet where they didn’t try to take advantage of my dog being sick and got him the correct medicine and diagnoses. I will never go back to this vet and would not recommend them to anyone.CASE in Boulder is only about 25-30 minutes from this location and has a much better staff and group of specialists: I’d recommend going there instead.read more

Charlee Cordts

23:32 26 May 24

Great service. I was referred here after going to my normal vet. Unfortunately, I lost my amazing baby girl but the team here was amazing throughout. They kept me updated and understood the challenges of losing a pet. Dani even sent me... pictures so I could still feel connected while my dog was receiving treatment. I just received a hand written card in the mail from the staff that took care of my baby and it was so touching and unexpected. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Thank you all it truly means a lot I know Pennee was in good hands.read more

DOUGLAS SENGENBERGER

15:50 25 May 24

The staff was amazing. The doctors were excellent. The staff helped us through a very difficult decision and time. They brought Max chicken nuggets and whip cream to enjoy before he had to go to the rainbow bridge. They were kind and... gentle and wonderful!Thank youread more

heather armbrust

22:04 21 May 24

Everyone is FANTASTIC!!! They saved my kitties life last May and I have been taking her back every 6 months for checkups and the staff is just as wonderful now as they were a year ago. They are extremely through with my kitties care and... lab work. I'm truly thankful for this animal hospital and the entire staff. Thank you!!!!!read more

carrie unthank

02:53 18 May 24

Just waited 4 hours and wasn’t seen at all! Infuriating.

Jennifer Francis

21:19 17 May 24

James Boynton

18:43 16 May 24

Our appointment was canceled today because we were 7 minutes late. We were told that your policy is to cancel if a client is more than 5 minutes late, which is a ridiculous policy.Given the amount of 1-star reviews you’ve been getting... recently perhaps everyone is better served going elsewhere. Don’t be late folks!read more

Luther Kozhevnikov

23:20 15 May 24

I heard good things about this place, so when I brought home a leopard gecko with MBD, I immediately made an appointment here. They handled her with gentle skill and clearly cared about her well-being as much as I do. I have faith that... she'll get better, and I'm so grateful to everyone that helped out.(No photos taken during the actual examination out of respect to those working)read more

Karen Musselman

00:18 13 May 24

Everyone was very nice. Treated Jaxx with care and efficiency.

James Hitchcock

18:55 11 May 24

X-rays cost $4-600 PLUS the $175 visit fee, they will have you empty each pocket before you leave, some of the greediest business owners alive. SMH

Jamie Graves

05:00 11 May 24

This place…… how do I say this…. I have never experienced anything like it, or its staff. What a brutal job they have, and what beautiful people they hire. I have never been around more compassionate and caring people in my life. The... beauty of humanity and animals, grief and happiness? All reside in the care of this facility. I have no words to describe the staff here…. Aside just.. love.read more

Chloe Lowery

01:11 11 May 24

I had to euthanize my rat and I have never felt more taken care of than at this vet. I've always had to beg for sedation or anesthesia before the heart-stopper, but not here. I'm unsure of her name, but she sedated him and allowed me to... hold him until I was ready.It's very difficult to find places that help exotic animals go to sleep in peaceful ways, but this place did it right and I will be forever grateful.Thank youread more

Ryan VandenBroeke

04:13 05 May 24

5 months ago, we came here & had to sadly put down our dog daughter of 17 years, Sugar Bear. A few days ago, I had to make a heartbreaking return to Evolution- this time to put down her brother, Pepper. But I called him "my One & Oni"... ((Pepper--Oni... get it? 😆)) That lil guy was my 1 in forever... & for the last 20 years, he was my absolute everything. Man oh man, he was truly something special. Obviously, anybody who has ever had to make such a decision, knows how truly awful it can be. But they say if you really really love them, then you gotta be able to make the call to end their suffering, when it's time. And although I agree-- it broke me clean in 2 to do it. I've honestly never cried so much in my life. And I realize that I'm getting off subject here... but on top of wanting everybody to know how wonderful my boy was, I equally want everyone to know how amazing Evolution was, as well. I don't even have the words to describe how hard it was going thru what I just went thru. But what I do know, is that during this hard time, and thru the procedure & the process- the staff at Evolution reeeally helped me navigate it all. They were/are true professionals! Very kind. Always respectful. Super sincere. I'm once again glad that my family & I chose to come here. I'm thankful for you, Evolution!PS- I was soo caught up in the sadness of that day, that I never got the name of the doctor who helped us. I wish I had, because she was absolutely the ultimate difference maker & I wish that I could extend my personal thanks for e.v.er.y.t.h.i.n.g she said & did that day. EVS should feel lucky to have such a knowledgeable & compassionate person working for & representing them~--Ryanread more

Shelby Niessner

15:15 03 May 24

Our dog, Wilson suddenly got very ill. We took him to multiple vets, including EVS. At EVS, we had a great experience with Dr. Jackie Thaeder! She was so kind, supportive, and helpful. She made sure we understood what was going on and what... our options were. She recommended emergency surgery, which was terrifying. Unfortunately, EVS did not have the specialist surgeon on site that Wilson needed. However, Dr. Thaeder went above and beyond giving us emergency hospital options nearby and calling them herself to make sure they could get us in asap. Thankfully, our boy made it through surgery with no complications and is on day 4 of recovery and doing great! Dr. Tomoko Jensen-Otsu, Chelsea and Rowe were so sweet and accommodating, as well. They really cared for us and Wilson.Thank you so much to Dr. Thaeder and the whole EVS team!read more

leo Finn

19:55 30 Apr 24

Waste of time and money. I brought my dog here to have a polyp looked at in her ear. The "specialist" said that they could not find a polyp and charged me $150. two weeks later I went to CSU vet hospital and was told that my dog has... cancer and that it could be seen without any specialty equipment. They refuse to refund the money wasted on someone that refused to do their job.read more

Elaine Figolah

18:42 30 Apr 24

This team is just overall amazing! Thanks for helping me with my old girl!

Sam Prieto

00:31 25 Apr 24

My husband and I took our dog there at the end of August 2023 in respiratory distress. I am now a registered nurse but I was a vet tech for 10 years at Mesa Veterinary Hospital and had worked with Dr. Lake-Bakaar there. I had taken my... dog in just 2 days prior to Mesa and so at this point we thought he was in CHF and needed an echo. As it was about 4am and my kiddo was struggling evolution popped into my head and we brought him in with the intention that this was probably going to be his last day but that hopefully we could get an echo of his heart to help make our decision. None of these things were the issue. What was the issue is the lack of compassion from the overnight vet and not only that but she spoke to me like an idiot even though I told her multiple times my medical background. Even though the voice in my head was saying I knew what was best and for him and not to leave him there. The vet tech was fantastic and basically what convinced me to keep him there. They then immediately jumped on us about payment. I also understand but it was so aggressive my husband actually made a joke about asking if we needed to pay for the water. I asked if we could see our kiddo and they said not until I was done paying as if I was going to smuggle my dog out of there without paying. The day vet who took care of my kiddo was extremely compassionate and also a straight shooter she told me exactly what I needed to hear versus the overnight vet who wanted me to keep our dog there but felt like I was bothering her with any questions or even that I was bothering her by having to take care of my dog. We decided to euthanize him and they said I would receive a refund of the remaining funds within 3-4 weeks. I put my dog down August 30th I received the funds back December 8th. I will never come back to this place ever again and am so disappointed to this day about my experience there.read more

Heinrich Wettin

12:55 24 Apr 24

I was out of hope when I arrived and left with it restored, not just for my baby but also humanity. 100% would recommend

Hendrik Schomakers

00:55 24 Apr 24

Kyle Kube

23:19 22 Apr 24

We brought my daughters (3) four week old duck to EVS after she was suddenly unable to walk or swim one day. The intake team was waiting outside for us. Unfortunately our little duck didn’t make it, and passed as soon as we arrived but... their team was so communicative and kind as they were dealing with our duck.read more

Rod Fuss

13:43 22 Apr 24

Exceptional caring and love from the entire staff. Thank you!!!

Catherine Lewis Sáenz

14:51 21 Apr 24

They took such good care of our Red Eared Slider, Clyde!!! He had received a poor prognosis May 2023 from a couple of vets, including Evolution. He was in bad shape and it was difficult to pinpoint what was causing his health decline. Dr.... Guardhouse and her team worked with us to treat what he had in the least invasive way possible while maintaining his quality of life. They took the time to explain his symptoms, possible ailments ranging from severe infection to kidney disease, and explained treatment options. After countless injections, several blood draws, 2 CT scans, and a surgery over the course of 9 months, Clyde is back to full health. Everything recommended as a course of action was well thought out and they were mindful of what we could afford to pay. It was also so clear how much they cared for him.Without this team, our little guy wouldn't have made it to his 14th birthday. Thank you so much to Dr. Guardhouse, Brianna, and the entire team at EVS! We will continue to make the hour drive for his future wellness exams, and highly recommend this team.read more

Stephanie Barrett

19:47 20 Apr 24

I took my chinchilla in to be seen when he was very sick- the whole team was very empathetic and caring when we made the very tough decision to put him down. I just received a sympathy card in the mail and I am very appreciative of this... clinic.read more

Lina Valencia Ignatius

01:28 18 Apr 24

Super kind and caring staff.

Libby Kern

17:46 13 Apr 24

I have receive nothing but the best care for my dog Madie at EVS. She needed knee surgery and I had been waiting on my primary vet for over a month to secure a consult with their Orthopedic surgeon. They recommended me to EVS and I had a... consult set up the next day. Dr.O’Donnell was extremely kind and went over everything that would happen in the surgery. He was able to address all my concerns and I left feeling confident that Madie was going to get the best service. After her surgery they didn’t just put her in a kennel like many other vets do, the bundled her up in a blanket that pumps warm air through it and let her stay nice and cozy till I came and picked her up. It’s clear everyone here cares about the animals that come in and I couldn’t be more appreciative!I also love that EVS is open 24/7. Everyone at EVS is amazing and I would highly recommend going to them!read more

Jennifer Greig

01:03 12 Apr 24

Specialty vet care is EXPENSIVE - there's no denying that. But in this case, you *absolutely* get what you pay for! I can't say enough about how thorough, knowledgeable, professional, and KIND everyone we encountered was. They took such... good care of our sweet kitty, who I know was scared and stressed. It was a long day for her (and us!), but we came away from it with peace of mind in knowing that every possibility had been explored, and optimism because we had a treatment plan and are hopeful that we can get our sweet girl feeling better. The professionalism and kindness embodied by everyone at this practice is worth every dollar we spent. Thank you to all of you for taking such good care of our Penny girl!!read more

Eva Safar

23:08 09 Apr 24

Back for round 2 with Dr. O’Donnell, got the other knee done! He remembered her from last year, and frankly: no other office I’d want for my furbaby’s TPLO surgery. We were in this morning for a surgical consult, luckily he had... availability to do it all today, and I get to bring her home to recover. I gladly drive an hour each way to come here! The staff is attentive, efficient, thorough, great communicators and this whole place runs like a well-oiled machine. I’ve had great experiences and know my friends have as well whether for surgeries and oncology.read more

Brian

20:22 09 Apr 24

EVA was recommended to me by my regular vet as a specialist clinic in internal medicine. My first visit I got there and waited in a room for quite a while. A tech came and took some notes about his condition. You would think that they... would get records from your vet so they had a complete history since they ask who your vet is. As many other reviews stated, you expect a normal exam in the room with you and your pet, that didn't happen. They came and took him back, and about an hour and a half later brought him back only to wait again on the vet. Vet came in and basically told me nothing that we didn't already know through my regular vet. EVS did blood draw, urine collection and ultrasound. Like many other reviews I had to pay something up front just to schedule an appointment. The tests done were $1400, which have been done before at my regular vet and were about 1/3 the cost. You would think they must be doing specialized testing, but they weren't. When we left the Vet said that he would send over discharge instructions and some prescriptions. I got the billing invoice immediately and an outline with some followup instructions, but no prescriptions. The discharge notes said to bring him back after a week on the medications to ensure that they were not causing any further issues. I called the office to schedule the one week appointment, or see if it got scheduled. They check and tell me that the first available is a month out. I told them that his discharge instructions said to bring him back after a week to make sure the new medications were not causing additional issues. They said again that the first available is a month out, which I said would work for the one month followup, but obviously not for the one week blood draw. They said they would check with the techs and see about getting me in that Friday and would call me back. I never heard back. I tried calling for three days straight and left messages since it went to voicemail every time with no success. Finally, I resorted to email and got a response, nearly three weeks later. I told them that if this is their normal responsiveness I wouldn't be coming back. They apologized about it all trying to smooth it over. I told them that I see no point in bringing him in earlier now since the one month appointment was less than a week. I went in for the month checkup thinking I would see the vet, all they did was a blood draw and used the urine I collected for his labs and collect another $380 and said they would let me know on the labs. Later that day I got a call from them, stating that they need to charge me another $64 for the labs because their testing equipment was giving wonky results and have to send it to another lab. Waited for that followup call on the labs that never came. A week later, I called and asked about the labs and told them I was expecting a call from the vet on them. They tell me that everything looks good, whatever that means. I told them so far my experience there has been horrible and does not inspire any confidence that this they know what they are doing. I am out almost $2000, and basically know nothing more now then I did through my regular vet. Who knows what those labs are showing since they don't return calls, the vet you barely see and doesn't followup, the office itself doesn't followup or ask how your pet is doing on the medication, nothing.This place is like most vet clinics now, they are bought out by larger companies and are being used as cash cows. There is no feeling that the people taking care of your pet actually care or know what they are doing. Paying double or triple the price for labs at a speciality clinic to get answers over your regular vet is just gouging, especially when there really is no treatment plan, nothing is covered with you by the vet, no specifics about anything. I don't intend on continuing there as already they have shown little regard for anything other than collecting that money and you have to constantly followup to get information otherwise you will be given none.read more

Day

09:47 09 Apr 24

Dr.Gardhouse and her team are absolutely talented and amazing! I have never been impressed with exotic vets until now. I will never be able to thank them enough for saving my Bianca and Sushi from eminent death. My bearded dragon girls... are doing fantastic now after life-saving surgery. Also, the front desk staff are very helpful and kind. I 100% recommend EVS to anyone with any and all pets! I love EVS!read more

Gamer Dad Cross

04:29 05 Apr 24

This place was absolutely disgusting! Our cat was having trouble breathing, so my wife took her while I stayed at home with our kids. When my wife showed up immediately, they just had no compassion and immediately started throwing prices... at us. I understand that your techs may be right and that it's going to cost money, but the lack of human decency that I heard on the phone and from my wife was absolutely disgusting. Then after trying to pay the $500 to walk in the door, and leave to go somewhere else with some empathy, they wouldn't let her leave, I had to hire someone so i could deal with this place. Eventually, we got a receipt, and they refunded some of the "services" they didn't use. If you're worried about your pet and looking for someone to talk with you that has some BASIC human deceny and understand that you love your pet, and to care more about the money that you know you are going to have to pay, go somewhere else. If we wanted uncompassionate robots, I would've looked for that. Losing a fur baby isn't easy. You think they could at least fake concern and empathy.read more

Taryn Kersey

02:37 04 Apr 24

RUN for the hills, THIS IS NOT AN EXOTIC VET!If I was able to leave NO STARS I would!I VEHEMENTLY DO NOT RECOMMEND EVOLUTION VETERINARY!This place just wants your money and DOESN'T want to help your animals. Their prices are... RIDICULOUS. You need to pay for services upon arrival, they take your animal away from you, and good luck trying to get any information about your fur baby.IT'S LIKE A CATTLE CALL!!I had an emergency with my exotic pet and was given no help over a rabbit that came in after. After 2 hours of waiting with no interaction with the doctor and no services provided. They have no courtesy with your time and when I refused treatment after waiting in an exam room for 2 hours without my baby or any information of what's going on. Getting my fur baby back was very difficult as they were stalling to continue to provide services. Once she was given back to me it was clear STAT situation nothing was done! Their lack of professionalism is APPALLING and sadly it cost the life of my exotic pet!read more

Wanda Lovato

15:21 03 Apr 24

I would like to thank the team at Evolution Veterinary. Very friendly, professional and helped Delilah quickly. Dr came in and spoke to me of what could be her issue and the steps they can take to help. Delilah looks better today. Great... instructions of how to care for her at home and if I have any questions. What to do if she is not improving.Thank you for all your help!!Excellent customer service!read more

Emily Bell

21:14 02 Apr 24

Amazed with the care we received after our pup got into some raisins. Every person we interacted with was kind, understanding and passionate. We were given multiple treatment options with estimated totals and time to process and determine... what we wanted to do. We will continue to come here for any emergency care we need!read more

Emily Michael

23:56 31 Mar 24

We brought our dog in on Easter Sunday and the employees at Evolve were incredibly kind. They were very reassuring while we waited for an answer about our dog’s condition and made sure to give us a very thorough explanation of what they... found and how to care for her on discharge. We are extremely grateful for all of the incredible employees at Evolve!read more

Brad C

17:46 29 Mar 24

The doctors nurses and entire staff are wonderful. They take care of each animal like it’s their own. Thanks for taking great care of Reno. Picture courtesy of Kari Walker CVT at Evolution 🥰Thanks for always taking great care of... Reno. Appreciate you all very much!!read more

Rachael L

01:16 26 Mar 24

Absolutely amazing care all around. Every single person was kind, knowledgeable and truly wonderful. The vet tech (Melissa i believe?) could tell I was having a rough time and offered a hug, and it was such a lovely experience in a time I... wasn't sure what was up with my bird. Definitely recommend and they will be becoming my go to vet for my little cockatiel.Edit: Unfortunately my little guy died from a variety of complications, but they were absolutely amazing all the way through the process. Amazing care and kindness during a really rough time. I will be returning to them when I get another bird.read more

Traci Hill

22:02 25 Mar 24

The staff is super friendly and do a great job with pets! They are very thorough and explain everything. I have used them twice in emergencies and highly recommend them.

Taylor

15:10 25 Mar 24

I brought my cat, Omelet, in after she was having some balance issues and acting abnormally. Even though my pets emergency wasn't as dire or extreme as many of the cases EVS has to deal with, they still showed an extra level of care and... took our situation as serious as possible. All of the staff were incredible and made my pet and me feel more comfortable and that we were in good hands.read more

David Bruder

21:05 24 Mar 24

I want to underscore the review from 5 days ago from Julia. EVS was a nightmare. From waiting hours in the waiting room, to being told over the phone “we’ll call you back with updates” and never did. To clearly ignoring our phone calls in... an effort to shake more money out of our pockets. This is a money making operation, not a an emergency vet. At every turn, they wanted to “wait longer” keep our dog longer, and scam as much money off two teachers as they possibly could. I hated it here. They kept the animals behind closed offices and rooms. Everything was done in an effort to confuse and exploit the pet owners desperate for help.read more

Julia Sanders

19:56 19 Mar 24

If I could give this horrible place negative stars I would. They are not equipped to handle sick animals and it shows. I brought my baby in for an emergency they misdiagnosed her with a stomach problem when she couldn’t breathe sent me... home and I came back the next day when they noticed she couldn’t breathe well but it was too late. she died in the incubator that night. They are horrible terrible people and don’t deserve to have your buisness. They spent more time getting money out of me then taking care of my animal and she died because of their lack of knowledge and care. Then they continued to tell me I owed them more money after her death even though they did not perform a single test or give her any medicine. They wouldn’t give her medication until I could cough yo thousands of dollars and all because they said it was a stomach problem in the first place. Truly the most horrible place I’ve ever been to do not bring your baby here.read more

Grimsby Heart

14:42 19 Mar 24

This place was the absolute worst! I had to rush my puppy here due to blood in his stool. His usual vet was not available until 2 days later, and the other local vets in our area were closed at the time. We rushed him over, and I managed... to bring a stool sample with me as well in case they needed to test his stool for anything. We waited an hour before anyone saw us. The two nurses, whom we started working with, took my puppy's temperature and did a quick parvo test, which they said they would be back in about 8 mins with the results. We waited 2 hours, in those 2 hours my puppy had ended up having an accident and there was diarrhea on the floor. I began cleaning it up, and that's when two nurses walked in. My bf and I were so relieved to see the nurses thinking we were getting the parvo results or some kind of update. No. All these nurses did was walk in, start squealing about my puppy and playing with him, and then walked out. They saw me cleaning up his diarrhea. I even apologized for his accident, and they did nothing to help, but heaven forbid they left without playing with my sick puppy! We waited another hour before finally the vet came in and asked a couple questions and finally gave us the parvo test results, he took the stool sample I brought and then it was back to waiting...another hour. When the vet came back, he simply said my puppy had a bacteria infection and gave me the name of the bacteria, which was Clostridium. We were told he could have caught it anywhere and were given medication along with a special diet. No other information was provided, and when I Googled it, everything I read simply said to take my puppy to the vet. We were then told if his diarrhea continued after the medication, to bring him back for blood work and other really expensive tests that sadly my bf and I could not afford. We went through the medication and special diet, and everything seemed well until his diarrhea came back. My bf and I sadly could not afford any more medical expenses. We had a long and very hard conversation about rehoming our puppy, and sadly, we began looking into finding our puppy a new home. Thankfully, my cousin was able to take him as her husband absolutely fell in love with our good boy. We later found out from my cousin that the bacteria my puppy had did not require additional testing or medication. This ER vet was setting us up to pay for tests our puppy didn't need at all! This was my first dog ever, and I learned in the hardest and most painful way that these vets can not be trusted and to always get a second opinion! I gave my puppy up because of his medical expenses because this place made me believe I would be faced with additional medical tests and medication that would leave me in debts I wouldn't be able to pay off! I can't believe I so foolishly believed these vets! Thinking they had my puppy's best interests at heart! Thinking they wanted to help me and my puppy, no, not at all! All they care about is money here! And because of them, it cost me my puppy and a very harsh lesson to always get a second opinion and to never trust this place!read more

April O

15:22 18 Mar 24

I just took my dog to this facility yesterday because she was peeing blood / blood clots. The vet was super nice and didn’t force us to do any unnecessary testing. She said it was most likely a UTI and gave us meds and told us to follow up... for more testing if the meds don’t help since my dog is young and healthy. I felt really comforted knowing I wasn’t being judged or feeling forced to pay a ton of money for testing that was (hopefully) unnecessary at this point. It also wasn’t outrageously priced and I felt my bill was reasonable. I appreciated everyone hereread more

Grant Adams

22:24 11 Mar 24

Kind staff but they're very understaffed. This meant our pet was cared for but the wait was really long as they had only one doc there and all the emergencies went before us.

John Brannan

23:50 10 Mar 24

I cannot say enough good things about EVS! I have been taking my guinea pig there for dental work for a year, now. When I first brought him in, I was afraid I was going to lose him, but with great care from Dr. Gardhouse, Trudy, and the... whole EVS team along with a lot of love and care at home, my little piggy is now healthier than he's been in years. Thank you all SO much!!!read more

Sarah Rieger

23:56 09 Mar 24

EVS saved my dog’s life. While on vacation, my boy was displaying signs of bloat. I had my sitter take Kaiser to EVS. The staff got to him immediately. They called me minutes after Kaiser and his sitter arrived. The empathy from everyone... was comforting. The nurses and doctors are so kind, patient, and thorough. Did it cost all my savings and then some? Yea, but it was worth it. You get what you pay for here, amazing care. The staff and doctors are amazing. They treated Kaiser as a first class patient. They snuggled him and gave him a tablet to watch farm tv. They didn’t just lock him in a kennel. They truly bonded with him, making his recovery less stressful. Every day they provided me with thorough updates and never seemed annoyed if I called to ask questions. This was one of the most difficult experiences of my life, but the staff at EVS made everything better for me. A final plus is they audit all invoices to ensure nothing is over charged. I am forever grateful to everyone at this facility. Because of them, Kaiser made it home.read more

Philip Savino

02:01 08 Mar 24

Hailing from the Northeast with high standards in both medical and veterinary care, I visited a practice that had talented doctors but lacked mature business practices. There appeared to be a disconnect between front and back office... operations in this privately owned venture by veterinarians. While Dr. Lake-Bakaar demonstrated intelligence and kindness in treating my dog, the staff under her lacked professionalism, which reflected poorly on management. Following my dog's treatment, I noticed concerning behaviors and attempted to seek answers from Dr. Lake-Bakaar, but encountered evasiveness. Despite multiple attempts to reach her directly, I was promised callbacks that never materialized. Frustrated, I persisted, only to be stonewalled by unhelpful staff who eventually hung up on me. Subsequently, a staff manager declined to speak with me due to my interactions with her team, leaving me without a resolution. These encounters underscored the business's low maturity level. While I'm not outright discouraging others from visiting, I advise understanding the challenges they may face. Later I consulted a veterinary cardiologist in Boulder to review my dog's EVS medical records. To my dismay, it was revealed that EVS failed to conduct an echocardiogram to assess the condition of the heart. Subsequently, it was discovered that my dog suffers from moderate to severe right heart enlargement, and the prescribed dosage of 40mg Sotalol twice a day was excessively high, exacerbating the inadequate blood flow to the lungs and brain. Consequently, the appropriate medication, Pimobendan, was deemed necessary to enhance cardiac output and circulation. This experience underscores the importance of selecting veterinarians judiciously and seeking second opinions when necessary.read more

Jessica Boudreau

02:46 06 Mar 24

I thought it was extremely odd that an examination wasn’t completed with me present, plus after the vet came in to speak to me AND then wait for an “estimate” to be explained to me.. my dog was still in the back. When I asked why my dog... wasn’t returned after the exam, the response was “oh she’s hanging out with us back there”. When I asked why, I was met with “why can’t she?”. Extremely unprofessional and concerning.I brought my pup in for a follow up visit regarding a respiratory issue that was ongoing for about 6 months, the specialist [comes in from out of town to help treat these specific visits] recommended I complete tests totaling at least $5k. When I refused and wanted to discuss other options, she commented that I am going to spend more over the next 3-4 years in visits & meds versus finding out what’s going on. I was a bit taken aback that she insinuated I would wait years to treat my pet, when it’s only been months. They were a bit pushy for a vets office and the entire situation became even more unsettling.At the first visit 2 months ago when an xray was done, I was told it looked fairly normal. But today at the follow up, this different vet said the xray actually showed abnormalities. I believe they have a lot to work on in regards to pet and owner care. Will be getting a second opinion.read more

Jessica McQueen

14:09 28 Feb 24

Sarah

05:18 27 Feb 24

The wonderful staff made one of my worst nights so much better. My cockatiel unfortunately fell very ill and died during the drive to the hospital and I brought her in complete hysterics. It was an extremely vulnerable time and I was... treated with so much care and respect as was my bird. They were extremely kind when informing me that she had passed and gave me and my family the empathy and space to grieve. When I decided I did want to say goodbye to her they handled and spoke about her with so much gentleness and compassion. It was a terrible night but the lovely women here made such an impact on my grieving experience and I will always remember that 🙂 thank you so much! It meant the world to be surrounded by people who really care.read more

Marissa Cantu

16:40 22 Feb 24

Linda Johnson

07:07 22 Feb 24

I brought my pet for fluids after a severe vomiting event. I am happy fluids were finally received. But the way they managed our 5 hour visit was very stressful. They put us in a room and made us wait a long time w/no ETA before seeing... my pet. After we payed the exam fee, a tech took my pet into another room and kept her for a couple more hours, no ETA. Three hours in a doc came and told me no exam or fluids could be done until I signed their estimate. I was emotional, impatient and stressed out, so I agreed to most of the quote just to end haggling and get fluids into my pet. The hospital already had records from our primary vet, but insisted much of the previous week’s diagnostics needed to be redone, meanwhile isolating my pet from me. I had a strong feeling this was an orchestrated strong-arm sales tactic; a terrible way to treat people and pets seeking help😢read more

Alex Ayars

22:27 21 Feb 24

I've trusted EVS with my rat buddies countless times. They take them as seriously as any other animal, and have taken on cases that other exotic vets could not or would not consider. I know my ratties are in expert hands, and will be... treated with kindness and compassion. The admins and medical staff are awesome and professional. I'm grateful to have doctors of this caliber in our area. Thank you, Evolution!read more

Kelly Miragliotta

16:44 19 Feb 24

Everyone was kind and caring from the time I called to the time I left with my dog. Thank you x a million for helping Ruca out with her broken nail and other long nails. I appreciate you all so much.

Dana Monson

23:41 18 Feb 24

We came here on a Saturday afternoon after my veterinarian referred me to Evolution for swelling over my dogs chest area. I did all the pre admit paperwork online and when we arrived he was taken right back to see the ER doctor. Everyone... was so kind and thoughtful. After about three hours we were home with our sweet guy and felt so confident with his treatment.read more

Chris Bossom

23:10 14 Feb 24

I had to bring my 15-year old Cairn Terrier, Ernie, in after a few days of vomiting after consuming a large amount of birdseed in the backyard. The staff was very friendly, caring, and attentive to me and my dog's needs. The intake process... was quick and easy and we were in an exam room shortly after to assess condition and potential treatment. Should another emergency arise with either of my Cairn Terriers I will gladly take them here again.read more

Yam Cola

01:59 14 Feb 24

Helpful, welcoming, informative. I would go back to this location again if need be.

Sam Mikesell

20:59 12 Feb 24

CARDIOLOGIST VISIT-The worst vet visit I have ever had was at this office. Have paid upwards of $1000 and have absolutely had to pull teeth to get any response or information on his condition. Came in because of a heart murmur and needed... a dental surgery & our regular vet needed a cardiologist opinion before operating. We were given a 24 heart monitor test for our dog. Turned in the device and didnt receive word back for over a week. Once I did get a vm about us needing to come in for a followup I called and called to schedule and could never reach anyone and no one called me back. Finally I sent an email because I couldnt reach anyone by phone and they schedule me a time (without even asking if it worked for us) and told us to be there. When we went in no one could tell us why we were there & were under the impression it was a follow up. They thought he had been on medication that we never received and no one had even told us about - as we never got the results of our test. Basically they did an echo heart scan (without telling us why or how much etc) and sent us on our way - trying to charge us for meds we never got. We waited for about an hour after requesting to speak with the actual Dr. to get some clarity on the tests, results, and what it meant for our pet but the Dr. never came. We left and basically spent a whole lot of $$ for absolutely no information. I tried to call and I sent 3 emails asking for the results and never received any correspondance back until this week -nearly 3 months later. We needed to see the doctor for out pet so he could be cleared for a surgery he needed & this organization basically just took our money, forced tests on us, didnt give us information nor were available to answer any questions we have about our dog's condition. Horrible service - when I finally got a response it was "you were never charged for anything you didnt receive" - which is also a lie. I dont have any issues with the actual cardiologist but the staff and vet techs at this org are an absolute joke.read more

Elena Vigil

22:57 06 Feb 24

I have had to take my cat here to check on his heart a couple times. The staff is always very nice, especially to my cat who gets nervous and hates being held. There was an issue with billing at our last appointment, but they agreed to... honor the initial price, and everyone at the front desk was so kind when I apologized for being upset about it. Would definitely recommend taking your babies here.read more

Ashlee Doheny

16:10 06 Feb 24

Incredibly kind and caring staff. They did everything they could to get us to where we needed to be for our pups emergency. Couldn’t be more thankful for this spot.

Elfique Adaeze

13:11 12 Jan 24

One of the things I learned is most important regarding a vet clinic when I worked in multiple in the past is that you should never, ever trust a clinic that doesn’t do anything in front of you. My pets intake exam was done in a separate... room from where they put me, my pets anesthesia and euthanasia were both given in a separate room and they would not allow me to be present. These are concerning factors for a vet clinic and even at an emergency vet they should have exam rooms for patients owners to be present in-there’s absolutely no reason not to allow people to see what you’re doing unless you’re doing something wrong. I also never met the actual vet which I am so uncomfortable with, feels very very cold and I like to know my pets in good hands especially in their last moments.Further, it is AWFUL to not be with your pet in their last moments. They are literally dying, the last thing they see should be somebody familiar and loved, not a bunch of vets they don’t know and are terrified of. Any vet who cares and is compassionate would want you to be present to comfort your animal, so to not even allow me to be there for mine (yes, I’m saying the ‘visit’ under anesthesia is not enough) was extremely upsetting and I will certainly sooner drive an hour next time before coming back to let my pet be surrounded by unknown strangers in an unfamiliar place in her last moments.Last of all, they repeatedly called my pet ‘he’ when I said ‘she’ and all my intake work said female. I blatantly said ‘SHE has ___’ and they’d immediately say ‘okay we will take him to the back.’ Not that upsetting but very much felt like they were preoccupied and not present.TL;Dr - They do everything hidden in a back room so it feels sketchy, they will not allow you to be present to comfort your dying animal and have the closure you need to be there for them, they will seem distracted and inattentive.read more

Laeslie Stokes

00:06 11 Jan 24

My baby boy was sick with a heart problem turned out to be congestive heart failure. The entire staff were the most polite, so sweet, caring, compassionate. I could go in but u get the picture. They spent time with us explained everything... in detail.At one point I broke down and cried, went outside and one of the vet techs or staff came out and brought me a tissue. That was so comforting. The rates are fair and affordable. Highly highly recommended.Thank you to the whole staff at Evolution. You made things a bit easier, before having to make an impossible decision.read more

Ryan Mcquillan

19:26 10 Jan 24

Plain and simple, stay away from these people if its an emergency. They are predators that try to use your emotion to pass along massive quotes. They also overcharged me above what I agreed upon. They then promptly sent us somewhere else... when they figured out I was not going to give them 14k. The next provider did the service for $1,500 and saved our dog. My wife and I were shocked that anyone would try to take advantage of us like they did. Scam artists using your love for your pet as a way to get a bigger payday.read more

Mark Trebelhorn

23:12 04 Jan 24

Our 17 year old rescue dog was at the end of her life. Sad for us but the staff was very helpful and compassionate.

Blackavar Stillrunning

23:02 04 Jan 24

We went in today with my dwarf bunny, Luna, and every single person in this place was wonderful to us. They're gentle and really know how to handle animals I noticed how nice and considerate the staff were to one another, as well. What a... wonderful vet's office. We are so grateful to find a place like this, run by people who truly care, and at a price we can afford. I'd give them all 10 stars out of 5 if I could!read more

Leilani Rose

18:47 04 Jan 24

We just moved down the street from this ER a couple of years ago - and we are very thankful that we have a 24 hour ER vet so close to us - and we've had to come here on multiple occasions in the past year alone for our two cats. I recently... brought in my sweet girl, Sophie, over the holiday break and we unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to put her down, but the staff, vet, techs, and everyone we came across were nothing but compassionate and kind while I was an emotional mess -- and I can't thank them enough for being so supportive and kind during a difficult time.read more

Erika Walczak

23:41 03 Jan 24

They were great. Our dog was hit by a car and they got him right in and assessed. Luckily he’s going to be okay. Staff was supportive and the vet was super thorough and sweet. Cost was on lower end of estimate which is good.

Nancy Rodier

15:47 24 Dec 23

Our elderly pug Mei needed an urgent eval for breathing difficulty. She is medically complex - tracheal and bronchial collapse, heart disease. Evolution is near our home, and could see us immediately. Dr Briggs did a great job assessing... and evaluating Mei, as well as clearly discussing our treatment options with empathy. She also recognized our ongoing efforts to support Mei's needs - so affirming to hear we're doing a good job with her care.It's never easy to have a beloved pet nearing the end of their life. Everyone was very kind, so appreciated!The Vet tech was great at explaining what to expect and ensuring we got the discharge instructions. We recommend!read more

Molly Magee

04:10 01 Dec 23

Super caring staff all around. I am so thankful for the love of every one I’ve met there. Not only towards me but also my dog. You all saved my baby when she needed it the most. Thanks for answering any questions I’ve had with so much... patients and kindness. We will be forever grateful.read more

Austin Hagin

03:50 21 Nov 23

My wife took our puppy here for xylitol poisoning! The vet techs were all so amazing and showed out puppy so much love as she was in the icu for 2 nights. I can't speak highly enough of this place, they went above and beyond to save our... dogs life. Dr. Edwards and Dr. Thaeder were very open and honest and took their time with my wife to explain everything in detail and answer any questions she had. We never felt rushed or like we were bothering them. Our puppy had to have a plasma transfusion and they made sure to call us right away and let us know what had to be done and why! They did everything to save her life all while being considerate of the cost knowing that that was also a concern for us. There was never any doubt in our minds that she was in good hands! I'd recommend them to anyone and plan to use them again if I ever need to.read more

Melissa Borrego

03:09 04 Nov 23

Amazing!! We started off with VCA Highlands Ranch and things started too take a bad turn; we had to find a new surgeon for our 5lb Mini Schnauzer's liver shunt. From the first call, to the day we picked her up, the staff were incredible.... Dr. O'Donnell is wonderful, kind, and assuring. We felt confident leaving our tiny doggy in his hands. He explained everything in a calm, precise manner and we never felt like we were an imposition with our questions or the time he took with us. We know our puppy got so much love from the staff and we weren't scared leaving her for three days post op, beyond the normal fear for her health and recovery. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our visits with our girl, and always with a friendly smile. Thank you to: Gwen, Alexis, Kristin, Sydney, Kari, Dr Cassie, Dr O'Donnell and anyone else who loved and cuddled our Orla Blü and helped to save her life 🩵read more

Kathleen Krause

14:35 23 Oct 23

I came in here with my dog after driving from the high country in the middle of the night. My dog came in with a toxicity cardiac emergency after ingesting human medication accidentally while I was at work at a human ER. Being in the... medical field myself - I knew likely what was happening but not what to do. This lack of control when I’m normally able to help someone put my emotions in chaos.The staff at this facility was top notch. From the moment I first called at home to let them know I’d have to make the long drive to them because we don’t have an overnight ER for animals in the high country until I took her home - every worker was compassionate, kind, patient, informed, informative and educated. As I lost my emotions, they were wonderful in saving my puppy. I can’t thank these human hero’s enough. Not only did you save my puppy but said the kindest things at the perfect moment. She’s doing much better now and I have so much gratitude. Looking back at the situation, I know it’s YOUR values, ethics, knowledge and team that helped me process through all of it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everyone I know and work with in the high country that has a dog has heard about you from me and you are the only recommendation I make for anyone that needs to come downhill for after hours care! Here’s clover fully back to herself enjoying a day in the sun up in summit county!read more

Justine Ahle

21:53 18 Sep 23

Our dog unfortunately had his first (and hopefully last) run-in with a porcupine late Friday night while we were in the mountains. Evolution was the closest emergency vet at 90 minutes away; not only did they help calm us down over the... phone and give us tips on how to safely get him in the car, they saw us right away when we arrived and had Buster sedated and cleaned up within 2 hours.We did end up having to go back for a follow-up on Sunday afternoon for a couple of problematic retained quills in his ankle. The wait then was quite a bit longer (~2 hours), but that was understandable since it wasn't a true emergency. We found the estimates to be very reasonable and the staff was great about giving us updates. They also let us keep our other dog with us the whole time, which we really appreciated since we were all stressed!We hope to never have to go back (at least not anytime soon!) but we would happily trust EVS with our pets' care in the future.read more

Valerie Bussert

17:33 26 Jan 23

By far one of the best specialties in town. Worth the drive if not. All the front staff, technicians, and doctors are genuinely compassionate and want to give you the best medicine possible. They’re available to help you and your pets... 24/7!Specialty does not mean cheap but they do what they can to meet a fair price as any other specialty. Highly recommend for all of your pets needs above general practice. Not only is their ER team superb but they also have a CT, Exotics, Surgery, Internal Machine, Critical Anesthesia Dentals and Cardiology with rumors of others such as Ophthalmology and Oncology.If you’re looking to save lives, ask for info on their blood donation program that helps to give back to your community! Weekends can be busy but the staff is extremely helpful and triage is not a race you want to win. Be kind and know they’re striving to give you and your loved ones the best.read more

Hannah Gunlock

05:00 05 Jan 23

Absolute angels every single one of them. They helped calm my anxiety as minimum as it could be with a severely sick pet. My rabbit choked & has had some respiratory issues following. They are super accommodating & their hospitality is top... notch. I loved every doctor, tech & staff we worked with. I couldn’t say enough good things about them. We are so truly grateful for what they do every single day with the brightest, positive mindset. ???? thank you from the bottom of our heart. -Margo, Stephon, Hannah & Luke.read more

Jane House

20:15 26 Aug 22

I have received great care from avian doctor for my pet parrot. We got infected toe , and for small parrot that could be life threatening! They also have emergency avian vet care , so thankful to have them in Lakewood. The staff was kind... and sharp. The doctor was competent and kind. They call back. I got a clear treatment plan. For years, I was struggling to find good avian care in the area , it is my place now for my birds.read more

Kalia Choi

17:56 09 Jul 22

We set an appointment for urgent care same week and our little blue nose did wonderfully. Nurses & Doctor were very kind, direct and honest. I was presented with two options of care that would work best for us, and we were able to schedule... removal on the same day. It was a lovely experience. Everyone was really nice to my pittie & I enjoyed the artwork in the rooms !read more

Jenna Johnson

15:27 23 Jun 22

I am very thankful for Evolution Vet Specialists after taking my pup, Rosie, in on June 22. Everyone was very kind and helpful, especially Parker at check-in and the numerous vet techs and doctors that saw us and did their best to make... sure Rosie was well cared for. Luckily Rosie didn’t have anything too serious, but will definitely come back in the future if we ever do need emergent care!read more

Rebecca Saunders

17:35 06 May 22

My service pup Zola was very out of it one afternoon and it lasted til the morning. She wasn't eating, drinking, not even getting excited to go out. Something was wrong, we looked on Google and found evolution vet specialists, hoped in the... car and left. They helped us a lot and checked her on everything needed. My baby is now back to her old self and I am so thankful! Thank you guys! Wonderful friendly staff, y'all are great. Thank you!read more

nicole staas

17:05 25 Apr 22

My Pup and I came to evolution vet services yesterday because she had gotten some thing in her eye, and was unable to open it and the swelling, all of the staff was very warm and welcoming and made my pup feel comfortable, they took her... back and determined that she had an ulcer that formed likely from dirt. They took the time with us and explained everything and gave me an antibiotic to help prevent infection. After a day of being on the medicine she already looks so much better! Thank you for taking good care of my fur baby 🙂read more

Jennie Murphy

19:40 06 Mar 22

They are truly amazing compassionate people! ???? true Angels! We brought our COCO in last night our 5 year old Yorkshire terrier , me and my husband, both so stressed out and emotional.She’d been getting worse in the last year, and the... last few days have been so emotional worrying over her, so we FINALLY took her in. We’d never been there, no one’s reversed them, we just looked them up and went there! The girl @ the front was SO COMPASSIONATE and kind and made us feel very welcomed and safe. The doc was amazing too. Very informative. Listened. Actually listened and I felt CARED about what was going on. She also put our mind at ease with everything going on. Now we know what steps we need to take with COCO and our minds are at complete ease. Thank you so much! ????????❤️read more

Hanna Jerde

18:12 07 Dec 21

I was so impressed with this clinic, I can't recommend them enough. I had to take my pug in at 1am on a Tuesday and they quickly accommodated me and jumped into action immediately. The entire team there was incredibly efficient,... professional, and most of all - unbelievably thoughtful. They even sent me a card in the mail with personalized messages from the whole team sending their condolences. I've been to other urgent clinics around town and none of them compare to Evolution, this is the only clinic I will go to moving forward and the only clinic I will recommend to others. Thank you again!read more

Deanna Epstein

18:19 02 Dec 21

Came to the ER at Evolution today with my little one, Mouse, due to lameness in her hind leg. I'm beyond pleased with the care she (we) were treated with. Everyone here is friendly and the vibe is awesome. I'm pretty critical when it comes... to who can be trusted when it comes to care of a loved one, and I was definitely feeling at ease with the staff and facility. It's easy to see that they truly care for the pets they see. Thank you all so much for help. You're appreciated ???? I totally reccomend Evolution for emergency/ urgent care!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read more

Mariah Campbell

17:09 11 Nov 21

Dr. Jenni Woods (emergency physician) is absolutely amazing! We brought our 5mo old puppy, Hazel, in for a dental emergency after hours and Dr. Jenni took wonderful care of us, as well as the techs and front desk staff. They were busy with... other more critical cases before seeing us, so our wait was pretty long, but it was worth the wait. Dr. Jenni was able to repair our puppy’s tooth in addition to making sure she was comfortable and not in pain. Thank you so much, EVS, for providing such wonderful care to our sweet puppy. Special shout-out to Dr. Jenni for her amazing expertise and bedside manner - she explained everything thoroughly and was very knowledgeable and caring. Thank you again!!read more

Jay M

03:43 23 Sep 21

Best vet experience I've had in my life emergency or otherwise. An accident happened with no symptoms but they checked her and made sure she was okay anyways for the sake of her health and the sake of a worried mother. Geoffrey, Miss Moss,... and Dr. Pen were laid back, fantastic, and funny. Opposed from the amazingly genuine staff, they made my baby feel extremely comfortable. This will always be my go-to and my only recommendation to others. Thank you so, so very much again for making my night easier. You guys are absolutely amazing.read more

Cortni O'Brien

14:31 13 Sep 21

Wonderful place! Brought my dog here after another vet wanted tons of money for unnecessary treatments. The staff at Evolution are amazing! My dog loved them and he hates everyone. He was happy and got what I needed for a quarter of the... price. Plus some great advice on his food, got the new stuff after leaving our visit and he loves it! Win! Thank you so much for how you treated me and Hugo. I will recommend y'all to everyone!read more

Hope S

17:55 07 Sep 21

My kitty started getting sick on Friday night of a holiday weekend and couldn't keep anything down by Sunday, so I felt that I couldn't wait until business hours on Tuesday to take her somewhere. A closer clinic (which had a 4-6 hour wait)... recommended Evolution, and it was worth the drive from Westminster to see them! We were shown into a cat-only exam room almost immediately upon arrival; there was still a wait (understandable since she was stable) but it was so nice to wait in an exam room so that we didn't have the added stress of dealing with other people/pets coming and going through the waiting room. The staff provided wonderful and consistent communication throughout our visit, and also emailed all test results to my normal vet. I'm very grateful for their attentive care to my kitty and also to me (human snacks in the waiting area!) during the long night. Highly recommended!read more

Skye Wiersma

16:28 18 Aug 21

I want to start this off by saying that I RARELY trust a vet in the first visit. I was blown away by the care my dog received at Evolution. I'm extremely careful with who handles and provides care for my dog. I just moved from Thornton and... my regular vet didn't have any availability so a friend recommended Evolution. My dog was struggling and I knew I had to get him seen that day. The vet who saw Newt (Woods was her name) was absolutely incredible. She provided his care with me in the room which is extremely important to me when working with a new vet. She explained in great detail what she was doing and what her thoughts on the situation were. We talked about the next steps and she was honest about what she would do in my situation (massive respect for that!). I left feeling relieved and Newt had a great experience since I was able to provide small bits of boiled chicken during the new things he hadn't gone through before. So so so grateful to Evolution for giving me peace of mind and providing the best care for my dog.read more

Ian Dougherty

17:45 17 Aug 21

Geoffrey and Dr. Penn took fantastic care of my my (not so) little boy. They were kind, careful, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer my questions and ensure I understood what was happening throughout our visit. I can tell they were... good to him because when they brought him back from the exam and we were waiting for test results, he walked up to both of them and nuzzled as well as begged for pets. In fact, everyone I interacted with was wonderful. I highly recommend Evolution.read more

Shelby Stone

04:10 12 Aug 21

Evolution was absolutely fantastic in taking care of my dopey Doberman who decided to try and eat something inedible and had to get emergency surgery. We were able to get help much quicker than we anticipated - given the high-volume /... low-staff problems that vet clinics are sadly experiencing everywhere. They were very compassionate, detailed the whole procedure, answered my (many, many) questions, kept me up-to-date on how the procedure went and followed up on her well-being. Everyone we talked to was thorough, extremely kind and very helpful. I highly, HIGHLY recommend them for emergency or routine care.read more

Jennifer Mueller

02:46 12 Aug 21

Their new scheduled urgent care appointment option is amazing! If you’re in a pinch with an urgent need but your regular vet may not be able to fit you in or handle the situation this is a great way to go! Entire staff was extremely... helpful (even at the ripe hour of 5am) and my dog liked them all in her own special way. Highly recommend for any variety of veterinary needs you might have!read more

Alex Nelson

16:20 09 Aug 21

On Saturday night, 8/7/21, our 10-y.o. pug mix was reverse sneezing a lot and after 20-30 minutes of this we noticed blood coming from one of his nostrils. We took him to Evolution Veterinary for emergency care at 9:30 p.m. Although... they were quite busy with several critical cases, they quickly made sure our dog was stable and took us to a private exam room with a television we could watch (though we didn’t). The staff were helpful and compassionate throughout the experience. We waited for maybe 45 minutes to see a vet technician, and the staff checked on us a couple of times to make sure we were okay. Our vet tech, Tabitha, was great, and took good care of our pup.read more

Terrie Vaughan

20:22 04 Aug 21

Just wanted to say thank you to all the staff and the Vet for the kindness, care and compassion you had while taking care of my Missy Kitty and helping me to be okay with putting her down. She had so many issues that she was beyond help... and I so appreciated the honesty. You all helped me to sleep much better last night. Thanks so muchread more

D K

16:55 29 Jul 21

Great clinic for fur-balls! We were referred to this office by another vet across town (because the first vet was too busy). Our dog, Chicken, had an infection on her paw that needed attention. We walked in to this office without an... appointment, but were still admitted. The front office staff were friendly and honest that there would be a long wait before the doctor could see us. They checked on us multiple times over the course of the wait with snacks and updates, which we appreciated. The doctor was very kind to our hurt puppy and gave us a thorough write-up on how to continue treatment. Chicken is doing much better and is back to her squirrel patrol duty. Thank you again for taking care of our pooch!!read more

Ian Folker

15:47 11 Jul 21

I rushed my 11month old Great Dane in for several issues.She was not eating or drinking, and had bad diarrhea and vomiting.The staff here quickly admitted her and started monitoring her, and giving her fluids. They were able to take... x-rays and determine the issue she was going through.They took great care of her over the next 24hrs, and kept me updated on her condition.They were up front with what needed to be done and estimates on cost. They came in under budget, and had a very good plan for how to proceed after I brought her home.She was very comfortable with the staff and facilities, and is doing much better now.read more

Colleen Riker

10:55 24 Jun 21

A really great experience to come here for an emergency visit, despite the circumstances. The staff were all very understanding and communicated clearly throughout the process — upfront pricing, flexible treatment options, and I believe... they offered payment plan options, as well.It’s always expensive and stressful to have to visit an emergency clinic with your beloved pet, though it was a bit less expensive here. Dr. Raj I believe was our clinician, and she was very thoughtful when I had questions about different blood tests. She took the time to walk through everything.I will definitely come back to them for future diagnostic/surgery/lab work knowing how well they handle their late-night ER patients.read more

Ricky Schoonover

23:27 17 Jun 21

Lil Mr. Oreo and Ms. Brownie are mine and my husbands family. Brownie started not being able to keep food down at all. Our regular vet Highlands Animal Hospital (Who are also awesome BTW) But they were too busy at the moment and Brownie... needed help. When another vet recommends a fellow vet, that speaks volumes. We first called and explained that we had been in conversations with our regular vet but they were full and we needed help. Evolution had us come in right away and Brownie had some x rays and blood work. Luckily it turned out to basically being dehydrated. However, they kept Brownie over night and made sure she was OK. All the staff and the doctors were amazing. Brownie was in really capable hands. The care was not cheap, but they are very up-front with the costs and worth every penny. Tabitha, Brownies' tech even took a picture of Brownie and sent it to us to show her worried brother Oreo that she was OK. I hope we never have a need to go back, but if our dogs need urgent care, you better believe we won't hesitate. Thank you Evolution Vetread more

Matt Miller

16:39 04 Jun 21

They were awesome. They got our pup in quickly and had her feeling much better than when we arrived. We appreciated that they did what they could to help while keeping the costs down. They prescribed her medicine and gave us a detailed... sheet of what they found and what they recommended going forward. Highly recommend this placeread more

Jessica

14:06 29 May 21

My experience was very good. They diagnosed my dog, charged a fair price, met my expectations, and went above and beyond for my boy. They are still doing covid precautions, which is fair, just letting everyone know to expect to wear a... mask, have minimal contact with them inside, and they take your temperature. I was pleased with the whole experience. And I'm not easy to please! Thanks again Kim!read more

Rhiannon K

14:55 23 May 21

Had an emergency with my animal and the staff was absolutely incredible! Hours and location was convenient, not a long wait, and the staff was compassionate to the issue and gave my fur baby the gold standard in veterinary care! She has... been healing great since under their diligent take home instructions. My first health scare with my older animal and I am SO GLAD I went here! They were also very careful and considerate about their COVID restrictions. Reasonably priced for the amount and standard of care. I will be back if need be, but hopefully not any time soon! 🙂read more

Diana Packard

13:19 26 Apr 21

Evolution is a great option for our pets when our regular vet is closed. Recently we needed to take one of our dogs to Evolution due to a puncture wound at the base of his tail. They treated the wound and sent him home with antibiotics. ... The wound cleared up quickly. Their staff is always kind and caring to our pets and to us. Their Vets very knowledgeable. This was our second visit to Evolution and we would not hesitate to take either of our dogs their in the future. Evolution is a GREAT EMERGENCY VET!read more

Kristen Dewey

05:35 25 Apr 21

You guys were wonderful with the end of life care of my fur baby, Hunter. You treated him like family, and for that I am so grateful to you guys. Not only were you guys wonderful Hunter, but you guys were so compassionate and amazing to my... son and myself. It's not easy doing what you guys do every day and I want you all to know you are VERY appreciated. Thank you for the loving care you guys gave Hunter on his last day.read more

Lizzy Willits

20:36 01 Apr 21

THE BEST! I have had to bring my dog Bear into an emergency vet twice since getting him and I'm so happy I ended up bringing him here! The staff is WONDERFUL and so caring. They explain every step of the way, give me options and answer any... question I have honestly and thoroughly! I really feel like I am getting the best care for my dog! They are so great, I wish they also operated as non-emergency so I could bring my dog here for his regular check ups! Truly the best experience and care! We love you EVS!!read more

Alli Wittenberg

20:39 07 Jan 21

We were unfortunately forced to take our young cat Jekyll in for what turned out to be a life-threatening urinary blockage multiple times. After the third time, Evolution Vet recommended surgery which would (hopefully) permanently correct... the problem. Over the weeks we worked with Evolution Vet, they were consistently communicative, understanding, patient and encouraging. Five stars does not nearly convey how much we appreciate them for saving our cat and dealing with our five-times-a-day phone calls with grace and compassion. Thank you to the entire incredible staff!read more

Gina Micheletti

17:47 25 Dec 20

I am so grateful for such wonderful care of my fur baby. When things were scary you were there and helped him. The care is amazing even in these times. Thank you for taking such great care of my loved ones life!

Cheryl Johnston

18:49 20 Dec 20

Both my cats ended up at Evolution in the past month. Everyone who worked with my cats was extremely informative and caring. One of my pets needed to spend the night and I appreciated the updates on her condition throughout the entire... time. Thanks to their care, my cats are now healthy and back home. My sincere thanks - I highly recommend the team at Evolution.read more

Kellie Alkayam

01:50 10 Dec 20

My 14 year-old dog Ralph was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a week ago today. My vet put him on some medication, but over the next few days, his condition started declining. I knew I wanted to have him seen by a cardiologist, but... I thought I'd have to wait until the following week to do so, assuming anyone could even fit us in. I did some googling, and came across Evolution Veterinary Specialists. They told me I could bring Ralph in right away, and that they could consult with their cardiologist (who wasn't in at the time) if necessary.I dropped Ralph off with them shortly after the call. It was the first time he had ever stayed at a vet overnight, and I was a wreck. They called me with regular updates, and every time my phone rang, I would panic, but all of the doctors and technicians were so upbeat and optimistic. After two nights, several tests, a pulmonary hypertension diagnoses, and some medication adjustments, I was finally able to pick Ralph up and bring him home.It's been a little over 24 hours, and I can't believe how much better he is doing. It's like night and day. He's back to his old self (though a bit more sleepy), his appetite is coming back, and he seems so much happier. One week ago today, I didn't know if we'd still have him around past the weekend, so I am beside myself.It's also worth mentioning that Ralph is pretty aggressive with anyone who isn't me. I always worry about taking him to new doctors, because he's not an easy patient. They were able to help him despite his grouchy demeanor, and that really means a lot. Ralph's care was not inexpensive, but it was worth every penny to have more quality time with him.read more

Todd Pearson

17:20 04 Dec 20

Evolution is awesome. We had an emergency with our 10 week old puppy and our vet recommended Evolution. They took her in without wait, explained their diagnosis, treatment plan and cost estimate in good detail and it all made me feel a lot... more comfortable. They kept her overnight and she was much recovered by the morning. The staff was friendly and professional from start to finish.read more

Lewis

18:28 24 Nov 20

After going to other emergency vets over many years we had our first experience with Evolution recently. Short answer, this was the best combination of helpful staff, caring and knowledgeable vet, and fair prices. Couldn't be happier about... the care our dog received here!read more

Nancy Anderson

16:16 09 Nov 20

I became aware of Evolution Veterinary Specialists conducting a blind study to determine the effectiveness of various medications for congestive heart failure in dogs. My dog is part of the study. I am impressed to have in my neighborhood... this facility that conducts advance research. My dog has responded well to the medication, and it feels good to participate in a study that will help other dogs too.All the folks there have been kind and professional in all my dealings with them. My impression is that the hospital and staff are an excellent place for care and treatment of our fur babies.read more

Debbie Glovatsky (aka GLOGIRLY)

16:46 04 Nov 20

Evolution Veterinary Specialists are absolutely outstanding. As much as I don't want to be bringing my kitties in for emergency care, I've used Evolution three times over the past few months. Their staff is knowledgeable, compassionate,... and always there for me. The fact that they are open 24/7 gives me great comfort when I need it the most. Dr. White is fabulous. I wish she could be our regular vet! But very grateful she is there when we're worried and in crisis. Thank you!!!read more

Jessica Heller

18:17 20 Oct 20

I had an emergency after two of my dogs got into it one evening. I hurried my more injured dog in around 8pm on a Friday night and was seen immediately! I originally went to Alameda East, but they informed me how busy they were and... recommended Evolution. I am very pleased with the recommendation and will be letting all of my pet parent friends know that this is the best spot for an emergency situation. The staff was so accommodating to my dog and my needs and were super friendly with the whole process. On top of all that, it was not a crazy expensive visit either!If you are in need of a wonderful, honest, well priced veterinary clinic, I HIGHLY recommend Evolution.read more

David Mowers

13:42 12 Oct 20

My wife and I would like to say thank you for being in our lives at such a tragic time. It was a terrible loss for us to lose our dear pet, but you were so helpful and handled everything with honesty, grace, and style. You made us feel... comfortable through your confidence.read more

Marc Bennett

08:36 11 Oct 20

Couldn’t be happier! The staff was super attentive and very knowledgeable! We would recommend them to anyone! Our little guy had eaten one of his toys and was sick for a week. We took him to another vet and he didn’t take very much time... with him and it was in and out the staff at Evolution were amazing and madeMe and scout feel comfortable the whole time and felt very safe leaving him there overnight. (Even though it was the hardest thing ever) ???? thanks again Evolution you’re the best!read more

Selene Velveteen

00:11 09 Oct 20

My little girl ( 4 yr. old black cat) had a bad reaction to a rabies vaccine and they were able to get her all fixed up late at night and reassure me everything was going to be alright and it was. I thought it was going to cost me an arm... and a leg but the price for what was done was pretty reasonable. I highly recommend. A compassionate and knowledgeable team works here.read more

Vicki Schwarz

23:50 07 Oct 20

Great urgent care veterinary hospital. Very friendly, clean and efficient. Allowed us to go in with our dog with COVID strict safeguards in place. April, vet tech Britany and Dr. Koehler took great care of us in a professional and timely... manner. Very thorough and caring. Our Shiba was more relaxed then normal vet visits.read more

Cashie Rohaly

20:18 11 Sep 20

I moved to the area about 3 months ago and due to COVID many primary vets are not taking on new clients at this time, so I was referred to Evolution when I called one vet about my dog (Reggie, 2 y/o shepherd mix) who we suspected had... kennel cough.Evolution was able to get us in right away you could tell they were dedicated to keeping both the animals and the people coming in to their building safe.Because of the symptoms I mentioned over the phone, the vet tech had me come in through a separate entry to avoid Reggie contacting any other dogs/spreading his cough. As for me, they were sure to clearly explain all the social distancing measures they were taking in order to ensure their staff and visitors. The room was very clean and the vet tech (I forget her name but she was so nice!) and the vet (Dr. Liz!) were extremely kind and thorough.Reggie is my first dog ever and this was the first time we've had to come in for something beyond vaccinations and a regular check up. I was so grateful to the team at Evolution for encouraging me to express all of my questions and concerns and to clearly walk through their answers.I recommend Evolution to anyone who is looking for quality care for their fur baby!read more

Staci Moore

00:38 08 Sep 20

Thank you so much to the kind, caring and compassionate humans at EVS. Our Mazie Moo was given a fighting chance with their expertise and I was guided along the way with some very tough decisions. Dr. McGuire was amazing, in the tough... phone call to myself to meeting my husband at the front door at 11pm just so he could say hi to our pup. Expectations were clear and we knew she was in the best, knowledgeable hands. A special thank you to the nurse who spent an hour explaining, planning and teaching me how to care for my moo at home, your kindness did not go unnoticed.As I did many times, I broke down at one point and said "I'm sorry I'm crying, I just love her so much and want to do what's right". The response from Dr. McGuire was exactly what I needed to hear to make my decision, she said "never apologize for loving you animal". I can't tell you how much we appreciate you giving us more time with our pup! She is the light of our lives!read more

Kelsey Campbell

08:21 21 Aug 20

Everyone here was kind and helpful the whole time my dog was hospitalized. It was a hard moment for us, but knowing he was in good hands was calming. They kept us up to date on how he was doing, as well as what we could expect to happen.... They also explained everything, including the treatments and medications, to us in great detail making sure we knew exactly what was happening.read more

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