Aurora Animal Hospital

I'm a former veterinary technician so it was interesting to be on the other side of the exam table with a new pet for the first time in a while. I learned some new things from Dr. Desko today, so it seems like he's keeping up on new treatment research which I always find comforting. Overall, very pleased with our visit and looking forward to future visits, just hoping our new little one stays healthy so they don't become too frequent! Read Less

My dog had a nail injury. The web says it is very common and I called 4 places to get the estimate for the removal/treatment. Aurora Animal Hospital was the only one who gave me a fair & correct estimate (all others - "we have to look and see"). Also, they were very accommodating and agreed to do the treatment in 1 hour from the call time. They were knowledgeable and professional and I was out the door within 1 hour of the appointment time. Read Less

The passing of a special animal is a trying time, but Aurora Animal Hospital did everything possible to make the process easier. My cat passed at home, but even for a non-living patient they reserved a special room so we could go straight back with no waiting to discuss options. They were friendly, efficient, discreet, and treated our kitty with the utmost dignity. My experiences with pet end of life services has been a mixed bag, but Aurora Animal Hospital sets an example all vets should look to emulate. Read Less

BEST Vet experience I have ever had. Hands down. I will not take Skyla anywhere else. I asked my FB friends for a recommendation of an excellent vet that was open late or on weekends, and four different people told me this place was unbeatable. Dr. Tanya Strickland, Kate, Lisa, Rose and Cadara were so compassionate in everything they did, with all of us: my dog, my partner and myself. Dr. Strickland explained everything to us in plain terms and gave us reasonable options and ...honest recommendations. There was a great balance of being ready to do whatever will help my pupper, and not wanting to go overboard or do anything unnecessary. They also told me the prices of things the moment they came up ("We may have to do x-rays, they would be this much"). The entire experience was very genuine and stress-relieving, and the delicate way everyone handled my dog was more than I could have hoped for. They're amazing. See More Read Less

We’ve been taking our dog here for several years and they take the best care of him! They are so knowledgeable and are able to answer every question we have. They also are very caring and always call the day after his visits to make sure he is ok. I highly recommend them! Read Less

They do not even deserve one star. I went to go put my dog Dexter down because he is suffering. Well that did not happen. Which I am truly grateful for because, I love my dog but he truly is ready to go. We go to Aurora Animal Hospital. I walk in with my limping dog who has lost the ability to use the restroom properly, has cataracts, a wart covering his eye, an ear infection in both ears which has been prominent his whole life and, breathes very heavily all the time. Of course Dexter is a happy dog and loves all the attention he is getting as we walk back to the room but, I am sobbing because this is my dog and I’ve been watching him fade over time. We sit down in the room and I lay Dexters blanket down so that when he goes he can be comfortable. The vet comes in to let us know what will happen and that the doctor would be in shortly for a check up. Well the doctor comes in and starts her check up. When she finishes she says that she can give us medicine to help Dexter with his pain and his inability to hold himself and that we could treat the ear and eye infection. We were kind of in shock because it had taken our family about 6 months to agree that Dexter is old and is really starting to deteriorate. She steps out of the room to give my mom and I time to talk. A vet tech comes in after five minutes and asks what we decided and I specifically said I don’t want to watch my dog suffer anymore we will be putting him down. The vet tech walks out and in comes the doctor again. This is the part where they stepped way out of line and I will say I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS VET. The doctor looks at my mother and I and says “if he is becoming a hassle or there is money problems our vet tech Rose will take him.” I was in complete shock. My mom just blacked out she was so flabbergasted. Dexter is our family and it wasn’t easy to make the decision to say goodbye to him. My mom eventually came back to reality and we decided to just take the medicine which costed an arm and a leg. Guys I’m really happy my dog is still with us but I know he is hurting. He’s the happiest like ball of joy. But the vets had no right to make us feel like we were murdering him. They had no right to assume he was becoming a hassle or there were money problem, they had no right to ask if he could go to another home. Our family came to the hard decision to put him down. They haven’t been with Dexter for 11 years. They haven’t watched him age. My mom spoke to the office manager about all this. But I highly suggest not going here as they displayed a complete lack of professionalism and compassion. I Read Less

I love Aurora Animal Hospital! They really care about you and your pet! They are so friendly and gentle with your pets. My dog actually gets excited to go to the vet because he gets lots of love and attention from the staff. They always call the next day to make sure your pet is still doing ok after a visit. It’s just incredible customer service and care! I recommend this place to anyone who wants a vet who will love their pet as much as they do. Read Less

We live near here and decided to switch based on it being closer, best decision ever. My one dog has epilepsy and they are so knowledgeable and kind about her. They really know how to make animals feel comfortable and the owners. They answer questions openly and will always find someone else if they don't know the answer. they also have taken great care of my other dog and our mama chinchilla with her 4 newborns (2 days old) and gave us so much more information that before we had not known or were told the opposite. Again we felt so comfortable with them and the care of our chinchillas for the first time and will continue to recommend them. Read Less

Great Great place. I had a freak out thinking my cats were poisoned on a Sunday. I called them because my vet was closed. They got me in before they closed and were so nice and helpful. They found the problem and gave my cats what they needed and even called to check on them. After this experience they have a customer for life. Read Less

Dr. Willems and staff helped tremendously with helping my dog and I thru a very tough time and still are. My dog was diagnosed with bone cancer and due to pain we chose to go ahead and amputate. While it won’t cure the type of cancer he has, it has made him a brand new dog. He acts like a rambunctious puppy now and still beats me up and down the stairs even though he is down to 3 legs. Oh and he thinks he is an agility athlete now too! The amputation was the best thing for him and Dr. Willems did an amazing job!!! Read Less

I moved here from Fort Collins, where I loved my vet. I went to two different vet clinics in town that were overpriced or did not treat my cat very gently. I have had great experiences with Aurora Animal Hospital. The hours are workable for owners who have 9-5 jobs, and they are always timely. They are always willing to give you an estimate of the price before you come in, and will work with you on splitting up treatments/shots based off your financial needs. They also will help me work with at-home treatments before having to bring my cat in. They go above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered, and treat my pet with love and care. I highly recommend bringing your pet to Aurora Animal Hospital. Read Less

We had fantastic experience here!  So much so that I am transferring my puppy's care here permanently.  They were nice, professional, and caring and didn't ty to upsell anything.  Another plus is they are open Sundays for non-emergency pricing! Read Less

We took our dog here for TPLO surgery for his torn ACL. Both the day of the surgery and during our 3 postop visits here, we did not once see a vet. Instead, we only interacted with techs (who were very nice). When we had medical questions, the tech would go talk to the vet in another room and then relay the answer. When you're having such a major surgery done on your dog (and paying thousands of dollars), you expect at the very least that you'll see a veterinarian after the surgery and during your appointments. Nope. For 3 straight days after surgery our dog wouldn't stop crying. Scared that something was wrong, I called asking to talk to the vet and was told I'd get a call back within an hour. I didn't get a call back till the next day. Thankfully, our dog has recovered well from the surgery and he's back to running and hiking like before. Read Less

Best Vet EVER ! The entire staff is professional and caring. We initially ended up here simply because they were open during our pet emergency. We've been going back ever since. They're patient, they care, they're professional, They bring their A Game. Cant say enough about this place !!! Read Less

There's a reason this place has top reviews, they went above and beyond when we had to bring in our precious kitty at a point when we had no choice but to end his suffering peacefully. The entire staff as well as Dr Kant were so patient and loving, they treated us all like family, even though this was our very first visit. They could not have been more supportive or understanding. Today I received a card from the entire staff that was personally signed with heartfelt messages and condolences. I will not go anywhere else for treatment for my animals and highly recommend them.  We cannot Thank You enough. Read Less

This vet is not 4.8 stars it is 5 stars. Our dog buster recently passed away and I cannot tell you how sympathetic and caring they were for buster and our family. We cannot thank the staff enough for their sincerity of our loss. We received an AMAZING thoughtful card, That have definitely brightened our faces during this rough time. It was also very unexpected because this was our first time ever bringing an animal into this facility and I will definitely be back if I have any other troubles. We appreciate you guys more then ever. Thank you so much. Read Less

Up until recently had all three of our fur babies coming here. Unfortunately we had to put our chihuahua down this past weekend. The staff and Dr. Tande could not have been more understanding and wonderful. Our little guy will be so missed, but we are so happy to have found this clinic for all of our dogs. They are always very helpful and upfront about everything. Can tell them thank you enough!!!! Read Less

I was referred to you by Chad at Nature Box Pet Emporium after I got my Box Turtle last year. Hands down, one of the best tips I've received. Don't know where Bob and I would be without you, Dr. Willems! You are a rare jewel! The staff here is always so nice and so helpful! Thanks for being there with a smile and an answer every time - especially the time he wasn't actually sick.Read Less

So grateful for the amazing staff at Aurora Animal Hospital. Our dog Monty crossed the rainbow bridge last night and to be surrounded by their supportive and attentive staff who made sure our experience was as peaceful as possible meant so much to us. Thank you isn't enough, but please know we are so fortunate to have an amazing Animal Hospital close to our home. Read Less

I recommend this place for all pet needs!!!! They are so sweet and you can tell really care about each and every animal that comes in and takes care of them like their own!!! I trust them with my pets! Best vet we have ever been to and we will continue to use!!! Read Less

Have been bringing my cats to Aurora Animal Hospitsl for over 16 years and have always received excellent service from every single person I have ever encountered. They are compassionate and care about my pets as if they were their own.Read Less

I inherited a turtle who was in very bad shape and was in desperate need of a beak and nail trim. Reptile vets are hard to find, but we lucked out with Dayna Wilems! She treated my guy with such love and care. I really appreciated it and I know he does tooRead Less

I seriously cannot express how amazing our experience was at Aurora Animal Hospital for our first visit! We decided after nearly 10 years to leave our current vet (Broadview Animal Clinic) because it has gone downhill fast over the last couple of years. I feel like I've been missing out for almost a decade by not switching sooner! Below are a few highlights (this will be long!) I called to ask a few questions before switching over, so we could estimate the cost for our first visit. The receptionist was warm and answered all of my questions in detail. I was extremely happy with this because if we called our previous vet, they would act like you were interrupting their entire day if you called to ask any question at all! She made me feel right at home and confirmed my decision to switch almost immediately! We have a senior dog and a new shelter adopted dog that we took in for our first visit. We saw Dr. Kant who is absolutely the sweetest vet I've ever worked with! They showed us to a room as soon as we got there, which is a huge change from waiting in the hectic lobby long past our scheduled appointment (what we were used to!) . The tech came in first to take down any concerns we had, which were expansive since this was our first visit with our new doggy. She spent ample time going over all of our questions and writing them down for the Doctor to ensure we didn't forget anything! She also addressed any questions we had about possible tests and vaccinations, and I never felt like she pushed anything at all on us. When Dr. Kant came in, she sat down on the floor and greeted our doggies. The whole experience with her was warm and welcoming and we never felt like we were asking too many questions. I felt like she was very thorough and the exam was night and day compared to what we were used to at our previous vet. She is seriously the best vet I've ever been to and showed sincere love for our pets! Even the follow up was amazing! She suggested Benedryl for our new doggy's allergy issues and forgot to send us with the dosage to give her. Before I could follow up to ask about it, she emailed it right over. She also followed up later that day with the lab results from our old doggy's blood tests. I can highly, highly suggest taking your pets here! The experience from start to finish was absolutely unbelievable! I do suggest putting ample time aside for a well check, since they are so thorough, which I think is a good thing :) A+++++ for all of you at AAH!Read Less

Wow, great first visit from the moment I walked in until I left! We went for a well visit...just moved here from the east coast. The vet tech was awesome and only outdone by the doctor. The team listened to my concerns, made notes in my dogs chart and offered suggestions with concern for my pocketbook! I never got to see our Vet at our home in PA but am certain it will be different here! Loved this team. Great place!! Read Less

I'm a new bird owner, who started out with one but now has six, and I'm so grateful for the team and the doctors. Dr. Strickland and Dr. Willems are the best! They both have answered all of my questions, even if they seem silly to me, with such professionalism. They genuinely care about you and your pets, which is a difficult trait to find these days. The ladies at the front desk are top notch and the vet techs are wonderful! I won't take my babies anywhere else. Read Less

I am so grateful to have this wonderful staff. I moved to Parker 2 years ago and after trying one of the local vets I decided to drive the 12 miles out of my way to take my kitties back to this vet. Great extended hours. Helpful, friendly staff,. But most of all great care for my animal family. One of my cats is alive and healthy today because of Dr. Tande. I would recommend this hospital to everyone. Well worth the drive if you love your pets. Read Less

We really like the friendly staff. Not only do they make sure you know the course of treatment, they make sure you know the whys and potential cost. One of the things I like the best is how the vets, techs and other staff take the time to make your pet comfortable with them before they start poking and prodding. You can always count on a follow-up call the next day. In addition they are very competing in price. We now call Aurora Animal Hospital our new vet for ourn4 dogs and 2 cats. Read Less

We lost our sweet dog a few weeks ago and the staff was very caring and made Charlie's final moments the best they could be. They have even checked up on us to make sure we were doing ok as well as sending a nice card. Read Less

The staff at Aurora Animal Hospital were so caring and friendly! They were there for me and my little one every step of the way and made us feel like family! It was well worth the 1 hour drive each way! This is my new vet office for sure. Read Less

I absolutely love this place! From the wonderfully kind ladies at the front desk to the well trained doctors, staff, and techs in the back, everyone is friendly, sincere, and nice. Despite moving an hour away, the drive is worth it because I am confident my fur babies will receive the best care available. So happy to have found Aurora Animal Hospital. Definitely a gem! Read Less

Favorite veterinary office! The staff is so friendly and nice and our vet Dr. Willems is THE BEST! She has a fabulous and ingenious method of delivering vaccinations where my dogs did not even notice they received all of their shots! I didn't even need to comfort them or hold them once. After all their shots, they wait at the door wagging for her to return, it's so cute (see picture proof). Happy vet visits are so wonderful and less stressful as an owner and I couldn't be more thankful for Dr. Willems and her staff! Read Less

I've been taking my pets here for at least 8 years. They are wonderful! I can always get an appointment pretty quickly for urgent care and even when it's not urgent, I can usually get in pretty quickly. They have very reasonable rates. They take the time to answer my questions. The doctor and staff are always very friendly and knowledgeable. My pets have seen them for everything: spay for my dog, annual exams and shots, illnesses (general tummy upset), teeth cleaning and pulling, heartworm treatment, nail trims, medications, etc. The ONLY time I have taken my pets to another vet is for an emergency visit at midnight, otherwise I wouldn't even think of taking them anywhere else. One other thing that I want to mention...I have an adopted dog that is difficult to handle when around other people and dogs. It is a very nerve wracking experience whenever I take him to the vet. It stresses him out and it stresses me out. The staff at Aurora Animal Hospital does everything they can to make us feel better and I really appreciate it. Thank you Aurora Animal Hospital! Read Less

My aunt recommended I try Aurora Animal Hospital and I couldn't be more pleased. I have no con's, so here are the pros. -Very friendly and professional staff -Clean and professional facility -Prices are very fair and affordable -Fantastic hours -They give a piece of cheese to the dog during the appointment I took in my lab for her spay. I opted for the laser therapy which has really helped the scar. Only 2 days after surgery, the scar looks fantastic and she seems to be healing very well. I have found a vet for life. I love these guys and recommend them to everyone. Thanks for everything you do. Read Less

Aurora Animal Hospital is amazing! When they found that my sweet boy had cancer, they were very caring and helped me get through the choice that I needed to make for him. I was surprised a week later to see a card from them. I thought that it would just be some general card they send to everyone about the loss of a pet, but I was so wrong. Several people from the hospital wrote notes about how they felt about our loss and that they were thinking of our family. It was so personalized and amazing. I was moved by their compassion. It was completely unexpected, but so refreshing that they would take the time to do this for us. This is the kind of vet hospital you want taking care of your pet. THEY CARE! They care not only about your pet, but also about your family. Dr. Onuma was amazing and very caring. She even hugged me before I left. She was very comforting in my last moments with my pup. Read Less

I LOVE this animal hospital! I wish they had M.Ds so my medical experience could be this pleasant! They love my cat, and treat him with the highest level of care. I always receive phone calls back when they say I will. They love animals, this is evident. They are in the business for the right reasons. Couldn't recommend this animal hospital enough.Read Less

I adopted a puppy and brought her here to get spayed. They did a really good job. Josie is fully healed and her incision was clean. She bounced right back and is happy as ever. In hindsight, I would say that the cost was worth the peace of mind. Any type of surgery is something I would recommend paying extra for higher quality of care. You can tell they really love animals. The facility is really clean and new. I felt valued as a customer and as a parent. Read Less

I began my experience with Aurora Animal Hospital after deciding to make an international move with my dogs which requires extensive screening documentation and testing on both dogs. They are near where I live and they are federally accredited. Ok! Just what I needed!\n\n I was nervous about leaving the vet that I had been taking my dogs to since they were pups, but I am so glad I did! Dr. Esposito was so great with the ""kids"" and with helping us navigate all of the qualifications we had to meet in a timely manner. \n\nThe girls at the front (Kate and Ashley) have been life savers! They are so friendly and helpful, and so ON TOP OF IT! They get back to me right away and have been so timely in faxing forms and getting signatures ect. we're talking within Hours! (these girls deserve a raise;)!!!)\n\nIf I were not leaving the country I would fully trust Aurora Animal Hospital and their staff with the care of my dogs, I cant thank them enough and would highly recommend their establishment to all my friends and family who I know love their pets as much as I do!\nI will definitely return to them when I am stateside again;) Read Less

Nearly four and a half years ago, I was unhappy with my Vet's Office and decided to try a different vet when I got my new rescue puppy. I went to Aurora Animal Hospital and Dr. Cogswell walked into the room and spent a couple of minutes getting to know Aspen before she and I talked. I was SOLD! My puppy was the patient and Dr. Cogswell focused on her patient first.\n\nAurora Animal Hospital has continued to impress me each and every time we visit. The front desk staff recognizes my pets and I when we arrive, we are seen quickly and my three ""kids"" still get the same excellent attention that impressed me on that first day. In addition to routine exams for my three rescue dogs, AAH has been with me through a torn ACL, scratched corneas, seizures, teeth cleaning, spay surgery, behavior issues and lots of ""unplanned visits"" for my accident-prone dog.\n\nI have referred friends to AAH and they agree that Dr. Cogswell and her team are the best. From the moment you walk in the doors, you will know you have entered a very special place with the most caring team of veterinary professionals in town.\n\nIf your pets are your kids and you would do anything for them, you MUST go to AAH. Read Less

My rating speaks for itself: RUN, DON'T WALK your pets to the Aurora Animal Hospital! You won't find a more compassionate, experienced veterinarian than Dr. Holly Cogswell and her team of professionals to care for your pets!\n\nDr. Cogswell has seen my cat, Maui, numerous times and has always gone above and beyond. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable in her field, it's obvious in her patience and careful handling of Maui that she loves animals. \n\nMaui used to pee on EVERYTHING in our house, and my fiancee and I were at our wits' end trying to figure out what to do. We took her several vets before winding up at Aurora Animal Hospital to see Dr. Cogswell. She explained to us that, rather than Maui acting out as we had assumed, our cat's symptoms were those of a urinary tract infection. With some antibiotics and the proper diet, Maui was cured, cat-astrophe avoided!\n\nI'll never go to another vet again. Thank you, Dr. Cogswell!! Read Less

I couldn't be more impressed with Dr. Cogswell and the team at Aurora Animal Hospital. She treated our Golden Retriever ""Barley"" like he was a member of her own family. \n\nSadly, while we were in the Mountains with Barley on vacation, a tumor on his spleen ruptured and we had no choice but to put him down. Dr. Cogswell went above and beyond by walking me through exactly what was happening, and what options there were. There was no way I could have been able to make it to AAH in time, but she helped us get through the tough decision, even though we had to go to another vet in Granby.\n\nA couple of weeks after adopting another dog he started losing clumps of hair and had sores on his back (sorry for the details). AAH diagnosed an allergy to Lamb in his new food. We switched and he immediately was better. \n\nThere is no other vet I would trust our pets with. \n\nA+++ Read Less

Don't ever go there!! The room smelled like cat pee, I did annual stuff as recommended and they called and left me a message with blood numbers that I had no idea what they meant. Not saying if the results were good or not. The receptionist was rude, when I walked in she asked me ""what do you need"" in a disrespectful tone ! I will never go back there. If there was a option to give no stars I would rate them with that! Read Less

Our cat Caesar, loves his visits to Aurora Animal Hospital. Everyone there treats him like he is their own, beloved pet. Dr. Holly is always so professional and caring in her exams. We can't imagine taking Caesar anywhere else. Read Less

Dr. Holly and Dr. Sharyn, are amazing! my dogs never minded going to the Vet. and I always looked forward to it myself, it was like going to a friends or family members home. I recently had to move away from the area, and saying goodbye to the staff at Aurora Animal Hospital was very difficult for me, but they still keep in touch and consult with me or my new Vet. as needed. Hesitate no more, if you need a Vet. this is the place to call!\n\n Read Less

I have gone to this place just because it's close to my house.I call to ask how much they will charge me to have the bordetella ( kennel cough) and influenza shots for my two dogs, and they told me $95.00 per dog.Then I called my usual Vet which is in Washington St. and they will charge me $25.00 per dog.........I mean, no brainer.This people are stealing ! Read Less