Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Staff was great they were very helpful on explaining what was wrong with my sick puppy dog. They were able to fit her in same day appointment when she was sick and couldn't keep anything down. If I need to take her to a vet again for an emergency (hopefully I will not have to) I will call them again. My dog is very happy now and I'm so thankful for the time the staff took to take care of her. Like other pet owners, my dog is like a child the staff seems to understanding. Read Less

Over the past few years, I have had cats with major health issues. For both cats, Dr. Barr has been key in helping them feel better and in treating their disease. When my first cat passed, the clinic sent a card and were very compassionate. I trust this place implicitly and would never consider going anywherelse. It is also a cat friendly clinic which i greatly appreciate! Read Less

Simply the best! There are veterinary clinics all over the place, but this has been our veterinarian for years. We've had to do several drop/off day admissions and they've always been so kind in accommodating us. They are also very good about answering a quick question if you call them vs. having to always make an appointment. They are a very busy practice, but they handle the pace quite well it seems. We've never felt rushed out the door and the technicians are top notch as well! We highly recommend Tender Touch. Read Less

Love this place. I've been taking my dogs here for 8 or 9 years at least. Dr. Barr is amazing. She's extremely knowledgeable and personable. My dogs have always had excellent care here. I feel like they care about my dogs like they were their own. Read Less

Wonderful place... Truly kind, compassionate, caring outfit that I would without question recommend! They helped me through possibly one of the most difficult experiences I've know in caring for my sick puppy.... And they were amazing. I'm thankful I was referred to them and owe them a great deal of gratitude. Read Less

So, this review is a first impression/experience only. Being new to Denver finding a doctor for my "children" is VERY important. With an upcoming trip I scoured Yelp to find a vet and landed on Tender Touch Animal Hospital. I must have called on a very busy day as I was disconnected (due to all of their lines being busy) about 5 times before I was successful. Fortunately, I was given an appointment for BOTH of my dogs together about a week and a half from my call. Day of - I loaded up the dogs and headed to the vet. Finding the place was easy and they have parking behind which is nice. The outside area with grass and poop station was nice and pretty well maintained. The young lady at the front desk was great. My dogs (especially my 6 year old Golden) get very excited and she seemed okay with Maxness! I asked when I made the appointment to get the paperwork ahead of time since I knew two big dogs and one me would be hard. The waiting area is clean and inviting with lots of hooks for leashes. The vet tech came out and assisted me with weighing the dogs and she seemed okay (even though I warned her) that my very strong Golden almost pulled her over. We were taken to the room and only in their maybe 5 minutes before the doctor came in. On first impression Dr. Thiessen was wonderful. She was so warm and patient with again..our Golden who thinks he deserves all the attention. She did a thorough exam of each of our dogs. We discussed a few things and she just seemed very willing to help and listen if she could. The best part for me was being able to pay in the room so that I wasn't having to wrestle two dogs in the waiting room. The lady at the front desk again was very pleasant on our way out. And the vet tech even offered to help me out with our dogs which I thought was kind. Fees: Pretty standard I would assume $62 each dog for a comprehensive exam (establish care) and roughly $60 ish for updated rabies and distemper I believe for one of our dogs. $204 or so total. I don't look forward to returning (who does) but do hopefully anticipate a repeat experience when that time comes. Read Less

Fantastic! Tender Touch has been taking care of our dogs for years now. They have been there time and time again for the good, the bad, and the ugly. I cannot express how unbelievable the staff is. I am tearing up writing this review. Dr. Barr went out of her way many times to accommodate the needs of our old dog Scout. She very professionally diagnosed and treated the ailments of an aging dog. While caring for him she also took into consideration financial ramifications. She offered spot on advice when it eventually came to end of life decisions. She was able to comfort us and reassure we were making the right decision. Dr. Barr and an assistant eventually came to our house when it was time to euthanize our old guy. We couldn't have asked for a better experience in a difficult situation. Dr. Graf has also been great. Our 9 month old (at the time) dog Lincoln "consumed" the arm off a teddy bear and became very sick. When we took him in Dr. Graf immediately diagnosed the situation and informed us it was time for emergency surgery. They were able to surgically remove the teddy bear arm and Lincoln made a quick recovery. Other posts complain about costs. Owning a pet comes with a financial responsibility. We have never felt like we have been paying more at Tender Touch compared to other vets. We always recommend Tender Touch and will continue taking all of our animals there. Read Less

I cannot say enough good things about the vet and the staff here. We've primarily come here for simple procedures and vaccines. But the vet was also able to diagnose our dog's partially torn ACL which we had just assumed was arthritis. Thank god for the vet because we then pursued ACL surgery and he's back to walking and running like normal again. They've even called to follow up with us to see how our dog is doing. Read Less

I have been bringing my pets to Tender Touch for over 10 years. All of their staff from doctors to techs to reception and admin, are all WONDERFUL! I have happily brought in my fur family (8 total over 10 years) for care. They take the time to explain and answer questions at every visit. Love, love, love Tender Touch! Read Less

I've been going to this vet since I moved here 3 years ago. They are thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I even board my cat here when I go on extended vacations, and they always greet her with excitement and tell me how much they love cuddling with her. I always feel great about leaving her with them and know that she'll be cared for incredibly well. Read Less

I can't say enough about Tender Touch Vet.  You can tell that every single person there loves their job and loves animals.   They are professional, communicative and above-all the absolute sweetest to my Great Pyrenees, Gretna. Hands down the best vet office I have ever been to after a life time of having animals! Read Less

Tender touch has the best vets and vet techs around. I cannot express how amazing this office is. I have a dog with a heart condition and not only did they save his life but are so kind when I call about once a month with my worries. Thank you so much! Read Less

I'm glad we went here for "Restaurant Week" when they had some really good specials. The food and service were both good, and probably worth the Restaurant Week price, but definitely not worth the regular menu price. I ordered a medium rare steak, and it was very tasty, however half of it was rare and half was medium rare. I'm not even sure how they did that, but considering that their regular menu price was around $70, it should had been perfect all the way through. Also, the server was very friendly but she didn't write anything down and seemed to make mistakes or forget things. For example, my wife ordered Clam Chowder but instead the server brought French Onion soup. She also forgot to pack up my left-overs (but managed to pack up the left-over cocktail sauce despite all of the shrimp being gone). I'd say that it would be worth going for Restaurant Week, but be careful to stick to their special menu. If you order anything off the regular menu you could easily double your bill. Read Less

I have taken my dog here ever since we moved to Denver, all the way through her final and last appointment. The staff at Tender Touch has been nothing but excellent, and their great care and outstanding compassion extends to the owners as well. Read Less

I am beyond thankful for the entire staff at Tender Touch. I can not recommend them enough. They are very professional, friendly, caring and most importantly there take the best care of your pets. Recently just took my new cat there for care due to an eye infection and the care they gave him was beyond anything I would have expected. From the receptionist, to Dr. Barr to the techs I can not express my sincere appreciation for all that you have done for our cat in his urgent needs. You have treated us not as a customer but as family and we look forward to continuing all our pets vet needs with your team! THANK YOU!!!! Read Less

If I could give 10 stars then I would. Tender Touch is the best animal hospital I have experienced in the 10 years of animal emergencies I have had. I am so unbelievably grateful to Dr. Barr on all her life-saving hard work with my Mr. Whiskers.I went to Denver Pet Urgent Care the night before who were atrocious, my 7 month old kitten was blocked and near death and they did nothing at all but a X-ray, told me he had bladder stones and would need surgery. First thing in the morning I started calling around and several friends recommended Tender Touch, I called their prices were reasonable and they were able to get him in right away. I packed up and headed down. When he got their, his heart beat was slow and his kidney levels were extremely high. They immediately got a catheter in him, ran blood work and started IV fluids. Since he was in such bad shape he needed to have fluids, the catheter and be monitored overnight. They sent his records to ACCESS emergency animal hospital who had the most reasonable prices for a overnight ER. First thing I picked him up and brought him back to Tender Touch. His blood work had normalized and he was stable and they got him into surgery right away.It's been a stressful ordeal, butt heir kindness, accuracy, detailed medical care was extraordinary and everyone there is all smiles, jokes, and you can tell it's alot of good compassionate people there. I'm so grateful to call Dr. Barr, my new vet. Read Less

The care that our Mr. Whiskers received was stellar. We are so happy to have found this clinic. Top notch staff and doctor. Thank you for the excellent service and going the extra mile with everything. Read Less

Just have to say, Thank you to the team at Tender Touch. I first brought my Chocolate Lab here for a routine check up/shots. The team from the front office to the tech and then the doctor really made my girl feel comfortable and gave me very clear and non-pushy options for different things she was needing. I really appreciate it guys. More recently, I have had bring our cat, Louie for some eye care needs. It was so severe that we risked losing his eye. Dr. Barr gave us a couple options and made us feel comfortable with the decision we made. Her swift action with treatment hopefully will help us save it. We feel completely comfortable with our pets there and I would recommend this clinic over any other I have ever been to. Thank you for your commitment to great pet care. Read Less

We love our vet! We have had amazing, caring experiences every time we've brought our dog in - if it's for a routine visit, or when something seems to be really wrong, they always fit us in, are so prompt with their service and are so sweet to our dog. We recently brought our dog in and within 45 minutes had a phone call with blood work results and had a great recommendation of what to do next. The vet (Dr Rose Barr) spoke with me, then my husband, and then with both of us over a conference call so we could really understand what was happening and what our options for next steps were. I trust these folks 100% with our dog. Read Less

We really love this place and highly recommend it! I have experience working in pet hospitals and can say that this one is very well organized, that the staff are always kind, helpful, and professional, and that the overall service is excellent. Whether it's been for a check up or an emergency, we've only had pleasant and encouraging experiences. Thank you for the great work you all do! Our cat appreciates it too! Read Less

Best vet I've ever been to. They squeezed me in last minute when my dog was attacked by another dog. They were very efficient and I was in and out quickly. Prices were reasonable and staff is very friendly and helpful. Plus the office itself is adorable! I will definitely return. Read Less

I was referred by a friend because the old vet I had i knew was giving me the wrong diagnosis for my pup and vastly overcharging me. The first visit here I was given the right information to make my dog well and they even gave me a free dose of pain meds for my pup to make it through to her next appt with a specialist. You can truly tell they know what they're doing and that they care about the animals, not just about their bottom line. I highly recommend this clinic! Read Less

Everyone at TT is absolutely amazing!! Our pup does not like going to the vet at all and in the past has displayed aggressive behaviors. The staff at TT does everything in their power to lessen her anxiety and make her as comfortable as possible. As a result, she has not once displayed any aggressive behaviors while being examined at TT. This is the best she's ever done with any vet we've taken her to. We are so appreciative of the staff at TT and the wonderful work they do. They are very knowledgeable, super helpful, and incredibly understanding of our dog's needs. They have such great positive energy and it is clear they genuinely care! Not to mention they don't rob your wallet with their prices ;-) Read Less

Love this place! I came here today because my puppy hasn't been feeling well. I called this morning and was able to get in 30 minutes later. The staff was super friendly and treated my pup like gold. She and I were really happy with this place. This will definitely be the vet I go to all the time now. :) Read Less

Our dog gets terrific treatment every time we have to take him here. The staff is very friendly and great with handling my dog. Unfortunately my dog was recently attacked and they were able to take him in and evaluate him immediately. They make appointments convenient and are always right on schedule. Read Less

So appreciative of everyone's help at TT whenever my boys come in (too frequently unfortunately) for all that ails them! AND the fact that shaky nervous Oliver Bacon did SO WELL on Saturday for his wellness exam and completely chilled out just proves that the energy and expertise is spot on. Made sure to mention this to all of my FB friends too since everyone on this page is likely a client. Thanks again from Boxer Brian, Oliver and me. : ]Read Less

Thank the doggy gods for this place. We had to rush our 4 month old puppy there when he started having seizures. I have never been so terrified in my life. They were so amazing to us. They were helpful and calm and knew exactly what to say to help us feel better. They kept us super informed and made sure we were kept in the loop the whole time. Everyone was so nice and helpful. They also have everything you could possibly want to help you relax while you're going through a stressful situation. They even called us the next day just to check in. I truly hope we never have to return there under the same circumstances but you best believe if it came down to it we would be there before anywhere else in a heartbeat.P.S. I would strongly urge you to ignore the few negative reviews for this place. They were very upfront with us on cost and assured us more than once if it wasn't something we could afford they would figure out a way to help us. You don't always have a few extra hundred dollars laying around in an emergency situation but their number one concern was getting our baby healthy. Read Less

Went in on a referral from a friend. They were so attentive and caring with my dog. I like that they sit on the floor with the animals while examining them and check you out in the exam room versus the front lobby. It helped keep my dog very calm. They loaded me up with a free sample chews for her and made many recommendations for safe dog treats. They also educated me on various vaccines and heartworm meds (I haven't owned a dog before) and made sure all my questions got answered. I'm a happy customer! Read Less

One of the best vets that I've ever had. All the vets and team showed such love and care for my furkids.  When I had to let go of my Pomeranian four years ago, there was such an outpouring of compassion that was amazing.  If you are in the Denver area or are moving to the area, I highly recommend having Tender Touch take care of your furkids. You will not regret it! Read Less

Omg! This place is amazing! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!. We have been taking our 5 month old puppy here since she was an infant and every experience has been truly wonderful. The staff technicians and doctors are all super friendly fun and professional! Not to mention a clean fun cozy Lil place. There wellness plans are super affordable and really cover almost everything. I mean everything. The longest we ever had to wait to see our doctor from walking in the door to getting a room and having our appointment was about......8 or so minutes. Look foward to our baby maizy growing up with ttah!!! Read Less

I must say, I have always been an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" kind of guy when it came to taking Lucy to the vet. So over the 4 years of being in Denver we have only been there a handful of times. When things finally got serious and I knew it was "time", is when I really realized how much they really care about their clients. I called just as they were closing and they told me they would stay open for me if I think I needed to come in that night. What I thought was going to be one of the most traumatizing experiences of my life wound up being more of a relief than I could have imagined. They let me take my time saying my goodbyes and made me feel really comfortable that I was making the right decision. I couldn't have asked for any better treatment in that situation. They have a loyal customer whenever I get my next dog. Read Less

Be careful when you take your pets here! We used to take our dog to Tender Touch and when she tore her ACL, they gave us an anti inflammatory to help with her pain. Unfortunately, they mislabeled the bottle and accidentally directed us to give her twice the recommended dosage. This resulted in a battery of stomach issues that Tender Touch charged us thousands to diagnose and treat, but never fixed.When we took our dog to another vet, they immediately recognized the dosage issue. I called Tender Touch to look into how this happened, and they never called me back to follow up. It's been almost a year. Now that we don't spend our money on their overpriced services, it doesn't seem they care that they almost killed our little girl.Beware the high prices and potentially incorrect medication labels at Tender Touch. Bottom line: there are better vets in Denver. We switched to Park Hill Veterinary and were very pleased.I give them 2 stars because the staff are very nice and pleasant to work with, and the doctors were always willing to give us advice over the phone. Read Less

I have three pets that are always happy to wag tails on the way in...that says a lot right there. The staff and docs are fantastic. Have always been able to get in short notice. Services are very reasonably priced and communication is excellent. So happy to have this little gem so near by! Read Less

I wanted to tell you guys thank you for always caring so much about my cats. And for recommending I give my little girl fish oil to help her dry skin. She's always had dry skin problems on her belly and after two months of fish oil on her food she is as smooth and soft as can be! I highly recommend for all Colorado animals! Thanks again! Read Less

There are not enough thank you's in the world that would express my gratitude for the love and care that Tender Touch provided for my baby Brutus! Had it not been for Dr. Barr and her amazing team, I may not be able to call him my own today. Brutus, his dad, and myself are forever grateful! I will continue to use them for all my vet needs and tell any and all my friends and fam that may need the same! Read Less

Dr. Rose Barr is awesome! I took my kitty in today for some updated shots (we're driving across the country, then moving to Hawaii) and she was awesome. Very kind, understanding of my situation, listened to my concerns and addressed them all. She wasn't rushed, she made me feel very good as a pet owner in general. I had had a questionable experience before, but with this vet, 5-star service. Dr. Barr was amazing, as was the red haired, inked vet tech. Awesome experience today! Read Less

I've been going to Tender Touch for years and love them. But what really stands out for me is their knowledge and compassion when the going gets rough - for both the pet and for their human. My two dogs reached old age under their care, and the staff has been so incredibly caring. The "it's time to have the geriatric dog" conversation with Dr. Graf far exceeded what I've observed many human MDs to be capable of. Dr. Graf always walks me through the options, implications of different choices, and also frankly the cost of different decisions. I can't imagine going through that with anyone else.Read Less

I am absolutely so thankful for this hospital! Every single staff member is extremely caring and compassionate towards the animals and owners. My dog ended up with ER surgery due to an obstruction in his stomach. They treated him like a king. I couldn't be more greatful for Barr. She went above and beyond. I am 7 months pregnant and was a wreck finding out my other "baby" needed this surgery to save his life. She was very accommodating and even checked on him throughout the night, on her off time, to make sure he was ok. She made me feel so much better about the whole ordeal. I will be returning for future pet care. Very very impressed. Thank youRead Less

I love this place!! They have done a wonderful job with the facility and the staff is amazing!!! When you drive up, from the outside the place doesn’t seem like much but once you go in, it is adorable and contemporary. My dog feels so comfortable here and I know she is in good hands!!! Read Less

I just moved to Denver and took my dog to Tender Touch based on online reviews, and I am so happy that I did! I was happy with my visit from the moment I walked in the door; the entire facility is clean and modern, and the staff were all super friendly. Dr. Somerville was excellent, she did a great job making Thor feel comfortable and explaining everything to me clearly. She didn't seem at all in a hurry to get us out the door like some of our previous vets have. I thought it was really cool that I could pay for the visit without even leaving the exam room (read: no standing at the receptionist counter trying to write a check and hold the 80lb dog's leash at the same time), and that they called the next day to check on Thor. They also give each owner access to a 'pet portal' online, where you can see your pets records, make appointments, and search pet health issues. Very cool vet, I'm really happy with them! Read Less

We've been taking our pets to Tender Touch for 4 years now and would not consider going anywhere else. The entire staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and thoughtful, as well as very knowledgeable. In addition, their love of animals comes through very clearly. I highly recommend them. Read Less

I've been using Tender Touch for over 6 years now and have never had a bad experience. Dr. Steele is the owner and she is always my first pick but I frequently go the other veterinarians when she is not available and have always been very happy. In fact, when my sister had to put her cat down Dr. Graf could not have been more compassionate and caring during a time when my sister was losing her first baby and when I had to put my dog down Dr. Hazelwood and Dr. Steele really helped me through my pain. Christie who has been there for years is wonderful and anytime she answers the phone you know you will get the best customer service. Tender Touch not only provides excellent veterinary care, but they also really know how to address behavioral concerns as at one time I needed a lot of help in this area too. Nobody is perfect especially when it comes to the care of your pets and children, but Tender Touch is about as close as it gets and I recommend them to everyone that I know! Read Less

Tender Touch Animal Hospital has given our dog excellent care and treatment but I've been even more impressed with their thoughtful follow up calls after our visits. I went to 2 other vets in Denver that I didn't care for until I found Tender Touch - I would highly recommend them! Read Less

After a very bad experience at the Cat Hospital of Denver at 425 Acoma, I found Tender Touch. Everyone, from the staff to the vets are extremely pleasant and genuinely caring. I had may cat Sam for over 15 years when he began to experience renal failure. Dr. Monica was very understanding and helped me treat Sam and give him a few more months. When the time came and I decided it was time to put him down, she was very compassionate and comforting, making the process as easy as possible. They even sent a condolence card a week or so later. These vets and this clinic should be your first choice. Read Less

I was recommended to this vet by a co-worker. I can honestly say that the staff at Tender Touch is the most caring i've ever encountered. They gave me great pointers on how to train my new puppy. My dog has never seemed scared or uncomfortable at this vet. When you go into the examining room the assistance and doctors get down on the floor with your dog! I was amazed at this. Every other vet that I have been to puts your animal on a cold metal table and don't really interact with them. They also always make a next day follow up call to make sure your pet is doing okay. I love, love, love this vet! Read Less

I would like to thank Dr. Apryl Steele and her competent staff for providing excellent healthcare for my beloved dogs. Recently, our precious 18 month old French Bulldog had a spontaneous spinal fracture and had to be put to sleep. The love and compassion from every staff member, including phone calls, condolence cards, and continued kind words has been helpful, and most of all, healing. I can honestly say, I recommend this Animal Hospital to all my friends, family, and co-workers. I have worked in healthcare for nearly 30 years, so I'm very particular who cares for my pets! Thank you Apryl and staff for always being there for my babies & me. And for all your hard work and long hours. Read Less

I was recommended to use Tender Touch by a close friend and trusted fellow animal lover. Took my 2 cats there and everything went great. Until one of them ended up getting sick. I will not go into extreme detail but will just say that I was not happy with the way they handled his illness and subsequent death. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt however. So I wrote them a letter with my feelings and was very surprised that they did not even have the decency or care enough to respond. I now feel as if they did not care about me or my pets at all and I will never go back. I will be searching for a new vet in Denver. Read Less