20 Best Surgical Tech Programs In Colorado Springs, CO (2022 Updated)

Before intellitec i had no clue what i wanted to do with my future. I was kind of just floating around not taking anything seriously. Then when i found my passion for the medical field i had a really hard time figuring out where to start. Intellitec gave me and opportunity of a lifetime. Not only did this experience teach me to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances, it showed me that even when u think there isn’t a way, there always is. Along my journey at intellitec i met some of the most warm hearted people who have nothing but your best interests in mind. Mr. Roby, one of the instructors, creates a comfortable atmosphere that keeps his students engaged. Miss Davis, former student and now instructor, has zero issue with breaking a subject down one step at a time at a pace you are comfortable with. Mr. Thorn, our lab instructor, is very informative and allows u to branch off so that you can become more familiar with the craft. Last but not least, Miss Lo, intellitec’s instructor and extern coordinator, is someone you can ALWAYS go to no matter the problem. She’s not only your shoulder to cry on when you need one but she’s also someone with the most remarkable networking skills. Miss Lo. got me an interview for a job outside of school in ONE 5 MINUTE PHONE CALL and because of her i am now currently employed at the location i externed at. Her number is definitely one you should have. Overall Intellitec has done nothing but provide me with a second family. Anyone who is interested shouldn’t hesitate a second ! *the photo is my new family at the QwikCareMd office*ANGEL AVINA

I just wanted to give a positive shout out to the teacher of CCR:100. Until recently, I didn't know how this psychology class would be applicable to the real world. Rest assured, it is. I won't mention the name of the restaurant, but there is currently a GM that has enjoys screaming at employees in front of customers, all day. You are rushed through training and at times purposely trained wrong. With this class I was able to professionally express to the GM how this coercive behavior is not okay to do in front of a customer. I was able to point out flaws in management skills professionally, which in the long run has saved my record. The GM used nothing but unprofessionalism and excuses throughout each email proving strong signs of weak leadership skills. These emails include insults and calling me a liar. there was no professionalism, whatsoever. This particular class gives students the strength, courage, and applicable skills to improve the workplace, to find the right work environment, and essentially teaches you a form of management that is a business psychology applicable when you need it most. Thanks Mr. GRonald Lucier

Current HVAC student and very pleased with my education so far. The teachers care about not only my education but my goals and path moving forward. I was having a tough time getting employers to notice me and take my resume seriously. Until I asked Rob Gleghorn, the Career Services Manager, for help that is. He helped me sort out my resume, going above and beyond to make sure it was the best version I could present. I started getting calls from employers the next day. I instantly went from hoping to land an interview to trying to figure out how to choose from the best option. I feel IntelliTec is more than just a school, it's a career builder. The teachers are knowledgeable in their field and always willing to spend extra time going over subject matter that I have questions about. The faculty members have a way of making me feel proud of my direction and accomplishments.Geoff Brown

Terrible school. They charge you an absurd amount for supplies after you've paid for classes and do not disclose it will be a charged item (Or that you will be kicked out of the class and your seat given to another person if you do not pay. You know, the class you already paid for and got in?). Not only that, this is a second job for most teachers, so good luck finding one that actually has enough energy or fs to give to teach a night or afternoon classes. Dont forget that they like to cut class lengths in half (Semester to a quarter), double the amount of time in class (from 2-4 hours), not inform anyone in the class of this AND move the location of where the class is supposed to be last minute to another campus. Oh! And let's stack on more homework than a someone taking a doctorate because the teachers figured that using an online program will make it so they only need to sit around, and they dont care enough to have the class there for the entire 4 hours. DO NOT GO HERE. GO LITERALLY TO ANY OTHER SCHOOL IN THE STATE KIDS. It's a bigger cash grab than a pyramid scheme. Only reason youd ever take a CMC class is for an AP Highschool class. I cannot stress that youd have more fun waisting your money on yourself over this absolute joke of a school.Carlton Phelps

This is my second semester at CMC. I really love the teachers and the price!! I would recommend anyone to attend here, especially if you are an in-district student. It's very affordable! I have found the teachers to be amazing. All of my teachers have been very engaging and interested in helping me succeed in my career goals. I would say there is only one downside that I have encountered and that is lack of flexibility in scheduling. I needed very specific classes, and they all seemed to be scheduled on top of each other. This led me to a stretched out schedule and lots of miles traveled (& wasted time) to other campuses to get in the classes I need. But I made it work and for the price and amazing professors, I am very happy that I was able to make it work. CMC has been great!!Amy Kovach

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is an accredited two-year and four-year institution with eleven college campuses serving 12,000 square miles in Western Colorado, United States. Founded in 1965, the institution grants more than 120 bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates, in a wide range of fields from Digital Media to Ski Area Operations. Approximately 20,000 students take on-campus or online classes every year, with a college-wide ratio of thirteen students to each teacher.Badr A

Horrible school. I attended the school for about 2 years and have a better experience at the DMV. I was told in high school by a Cincinnati State that my credits would transfer from Cincinnati State to University of Cincinnati seamlessly – they did not. In fact when I went to UC, they stated they could accept me as a transfer student but none, zero, NADA – of my credits would transfer. I applied to Miami University (Ohio) and was able to have 3 classes transferred. Miami was also cheaper at the time than Cincinnati State. I had to start all over from scratch after 2 useless years at Cincinnati State. The staff at Cincinnati State, including the teachers, were low quality. Staff seemed to brush off any concerns you have. Asking for help? Only the minimum is provided to guide you in the direction you need. Teachers mostly seemed to be low quality and bottom of the barrel – I only had 2 teachers that were okay out of 2 years. A few teachers I was able to show issues with tests or exams – although they agreed that I was correct at the time, one refused to fix the exam grades for everyone because "That is what the test key answer is and she would have to go back and regrade all the tests"… Sorry? That is literately your job… The next teacher could not understand the wording of their own test question that they provided (online) and would not correct the answer for the students. I communicated this error via email and was pushed away. I pushed back stating the teacher was incorrect and provided the work as to why the answer was wrong, in a professional tone. The teacher responded unprofessionally by changing the color of the text in the email to red, downplaying my proof, not using punctuation, and using unprofessional language. I dropped the class as this is not a teacher in my eye; but someone who is there for a paycheck. Cincinnati State had a graduation rate of just over 12% when I attended. 12% of students graduate from this school…. For the 2019 year it is now 17.9%. The odds of you attending this school for 2-3 years and graduating are very low. You are better off attending a real college if you are serious about your future. The overall poor quality as well. I have never experienced so many arguments between teachers and students in a classroom before. After class is over, everyone leaves campus immediately unless they have another class within the next hour or so. The current ad campaign that is on TV does not portray the school correctly. The average age of students is middle age. There is very few labs due to limited budget. Little to no student engagement events. Printers were not free. Book store was a COMPLETE ripoff, some classes did not require the book due to costs. Teachers would not communicate to students about schedule changes in tests and exams effectively for online classes (I missed my final Physics exam due to this). Save 2 years of your life and go somewhere else. I am not the only one with a really bad experience. If you know someone that attended or attends Cincinnati State, talk to them. You will typically find they did not graduate or they think it is okay but plan to transfer to another school before they finish. Take my advice and stay away from Nati State. -Brad, MSHIBrad Mueller

My experience at Cincinnati State was something of a mixed bag. I had previously attended a 4-year university but was seeking a career change. Given the low cost of attendance that community colleges provide, I figured that Cincinnati State would be a great option. My first year of studies were great. I had some very kind professors who genuinely cared about the students and the material that they taught. Some faculty members could be a bit rude at times, but that is to be expected in higher education. After my first year, I truly felt like I was on the way to great success. My second year on the other hand turned out to be quite the opposite. During my first semester back from co-op, I received notification that I had been dropped from two classes without explanation. Upon reaching out to the registrar, I was told to contact my program chair/advisor. Upon reaching out to my advisor, I was not given any guidance. I felt like I was really left to my own devices to try to figure out how to schedule my classes. In addition, I found the teaching quality to be quite disappointing. In the one class that I was able to take that semester, my professor did not once hand out a syllabus or explain the grading rubric. I persistently asked him when grades would be given back, and he would give me a specific date. Only once did he ever give back grades on said date. The rest were given at the end of the semester, thus leaving all students in a state of anxiety over what our final grade would be. He stressed the importance of attendance and punctuality but was hardly ever on time for class. On some occasions, he even made me late to work because class would run over. For these reasons as well as the problems mentioned earlier about the administration, I decided not to return to Cincinnati State. In short, Cincinnati State is a good option for those seeking a low-cost education, and there are some great programs and professors here. However, the unorganized and highly bureaucratic administration combined with some exceptionally unprofessional professors keep the school from being as great as it could be. Please tread lightly if considering Cincinnati State now or in the future.Nick Workman

My review was removed probably by google because I mentioned that I don’t appreciate how their curriculum is trying to indoctrinate you. It’s other wise a good school. I got my degree in two years and had no problems. The instructors for my program were great. But it’s absurd in my opinion that a college feels the need to assert their opinions in to every core class. My English class was consistently wanting us to watch TED talks that talked about political standpoints. My sociology professor was the absolute worst. Even if you did an assignment and followed the rubric, but disagreed with her opinion, she would give you a lower score. Then try to justify it by using her own opinion as sources. She also said that anyone who believes in God is likely uneducated. Overall, my experience was good and I’m glad I got my degree here. But it’s just too liberal for my taste.Britt Jones

Worst college experience. The clinical advisor is incapable of her job and pushed the clinical to a future start even though the CPR card takes one day to get but she decides to push it a whole week when we should have been done the day the quarter finished. The phlebotomy instructor is really rude and disrespectful of students and makes students not feel comfortable to speak up and if to ask a question she acts like your a child completely rude. I don't recommend coming to this college. Also the virtual graduation was upsetting to know I had sent my information and sent a photo and not even be on it. Really makes me unhappy to know I spent money and time to be treated as a student like trash and not get acknowledged for the hard work and time put into trying to succeed. I won't want to come back to this college for the at most disrespectful people.Ryan

This is a terrible college. It’s like pulling teeth to get anyone to email you back about important, time-sensitive information, and you get the runaround when they do. This happened when I was applying for admission, and is currently happening now that they’ve denied me, because they are incompetent, the certificate I worked so hard for. Because they changed the numbers on some math courses, they all of a sudden don’t count towards my certificate, and they lost the official transcript that I sent from my former college, and are denying my transfer credit. What a waste.Jacquelyn Crumpler

Man i had trouble here. Not only did they give me the wrong classes but it turns out i never had FAFSA to cover my classes. And they make me pay for them two years after I left the college. Thank goodness i never continued to study here. I know they have a lot of students to manage but still if you were able to catch that years later then why not then? I knew something was wrong here. Overall i'm glad i went to another school that was able to get me on track.NO SPAM NO SPAM

I loved this college, compared to a university I saved a TON of money, and I have had nothing but amazing experiences with staff and faculty. They went above and beyond to help me and make sure that I was taking the correct classes for what I wanted to do and that all my credits would transfer. The professors are dedicated to helping the students that want to be helped, just like any school there are the students who don't care and don't put in the effort. It is your money so you are responsible for showing up and doing the work, but as long as you do your professors will be there to help. The campus is also pretty and well maintained.Sarah Reinick

I went to college here for welding and i have to say it was the best schooling experience i have ever had in my life the teachers actually care and are real. They really want to help you and make sure you achive. My welding instructor is a great man and i Larned alot from him. Pls as a place you are curious about having your child attend i recommend it highly.Hayden Jungemann (Iron Tank)

Good little community college. Attended myself and currently have a daughter there. Financial aid was easy to apply for and they explain everything fairly well. Class sizes were ok and instructors were laid back. Maybe a little too much! Lots of parking and a well laid out campus with constant police presence.Kerry Dougherty

This school doesn't even deserve 1 star but that was the only option. My son has been denied into this school 2 years in a row even as a student! Last year he couldn't get in even after going through all the tests because the program closed. This year he applied as a student but wanted more if he could get more. I found out he doesn't qualify for a student because he graduates in May so we were told to apply for another program. He applied for another program going through a 2nd interview only to not get into a program once again!!! It is very disappointing because when someone wants to learn and told they can't it can discourage that child. We now are now forced to look elsewhere. I don't think he will apply here again because being denied twice…..it just shows you are not as invested in young adults learning as you say. Educating students that trade school is the way to go only just to shut the door in their face is extremely unprofessional. Not everyone wants to attend college but what do you do when college and tech schools are both not an option?waleta morgan

I just got finished with my basic motorcycling course through MNTC and i’m posting this on behalf of the warehouse and the school itself. I had some riding experience but this class has helped sharpen my skills as a rider. It was a long 20 hour weekend but our instructor, Dennis Phillips, made sure to make the best out of it and taught the class extremely well. I was more than satisfied with how Dennis instructed and ran the class. Shout out to his wife for also giving us pointers. The bikes provided for the course were very nice and easy to learn on. this also was the cheapest course I’ve found around for a level one bike course, take it here! Dennis will take care of you. I don’t write a lot of reviews but really wanted to make sure everyone knows Dennis is the best instructor in the area, will keep everyone safe and have some fun while learning! Thank you so much Dennis and Nicole for making me and my classmates safer riders.Tavian Johnson

I had a little bit of confusion in the beginning of signing up with my asbestos refresher course. Two ladies named Bobbi & franc ( so sorry if I spelled the names wrong) We’re just the mouse to help for ladies I have ever talk to in my life on the phone. They were very informational very supportive very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I felt like they went out of their way to help me and I am so satisfied with my purchase of classes at this school. Every year for my refresher course I drive down from Eufaula Oklahoma to take my refresher, I love the teacher I love the faculty I just don’t think they’re a better school!!! Thank you again so much ladies for all of your help -Jacob.hJacob High

I LOVE LOVE LOVE working at Pima in COS! After 30 years in general practice, I am so happy to share my experiences and make new memories with the students and staff. The students are so amazing that I get sad when then leave! Many of them keep in touch and visit when they are nearby or in town. People that I meet in the veterinary field (and the human medical field for that matter) are excited to tell me all about the incredibly talented Vet Techs and Vet Assistant students that have landed at their location after attending Pima. They are asking me to KEEP THEM COMING!! The leadership is supportive and approachable. They make a great effort to celebrate and show appreciation for the students and the instructors throughout the year. A shout out during a staff meeting means a lot to those of us that are teaching every day! We are proud to be celebrating Pima Medical Instutitute's 50Th anniversary and kudos to the really popular, soft and comfortable 50th anniversary t-shirts. . .my evening students wear them EVERY casual Thursday night! Finally, when you work with a team that loves coming to work, everyone is supportive and willing to help each other. We always push each other to do better and make the learning environment fun to build a community. Shout out to all my students. . .love you guys and come by to say hello and let me know how you are doing!!!! Keep sharing your awesome stories and experiences with me. . .they make my day!Dr Mary Carr

I've spent a year and a half at Pima in the veterinary assistant and technician programs and I love it! The instructors are amazing and they do everything they can to help you succeed. I've gotten to work with animals I never thought I would go near and I've gained so much confidence from my experiences. I'm going to be sad when it ends but I'm thankful for the accelerated curriculum that fits my schedule.Aleska Oleksuk

I really enjoy coming to Pima! I genuinely felt like my life didn’t have a plan before. Now that I am on the Pharmacy Technician program, I feel like I have a sense of purpose again. The staff here is amazing, and Jenn really helped me in the enrollment process to get started as soon as possible. Ms.J is a great teacher!! I definitely recommend coming here if you’re trying to change your life.Rosalia Estanislao

For starters this school has a horrible graduation rate 1 in 3. That is a 33.3% success rate. I was in the successful student population, and graduated with honors. As I began looking into what I could do to further my education, I found out that most of the credits STI offers aren't transferable to even state colleges. Fortunately, USF designed a program tailored to this major short falling of the SD board of regents. I now have graduated from both institutions and needed official transcripts for my job. Not only does STI not offer the convenience of getting a transcript same day, they also make you pay for it. At USF I walked in and out with a transcript and no fee – that is service. You'd think that after receiving thousands of dollars for tuition STI would be able to print you a piece of paper for no charge. Very disappointed with this school, I would caution anyone considering attending.Christian Swenson

Do NOT get a Business Administration degree here. Got mine a few years ago because I didn't know better and now I work a job that doesn't require a degree because this degree didn't help whatsoever in getting a job. I would even say to NOT get any Business related degree from this school. Go to a 4 year if you want to do that. I have no doubt that this school is good for Technical degrees and even have a few friends who have pretty good jobs from getting those types of degrees here, and If i could go back in time I would've got my Computer Networking degree or something similar.Google Reviewer

This school has many great teachers and I love its facilities. But, unfortunately I have to rate it 1 out 5 because of a teacher they recently hired. They hired a person who doesn't know the subjects he teaches and they make him teach a lot of classes in my major. To answer the Response from the owner: I contacted Academic Affairs with this concern before and it wasn't resolved. I don't want to deal with this stress again.Afk L

My husband and son are here this morning for a written driving test. Everyone here has greeted us, asked us if we need assistance, and has been thoroughly helpful. Even when we walked into the door to a common area, random people greeted us and asked if we needed help. I am extremely pleased and impressed, and I am honestly looking at their course catalog now. I hope my kids have the opportunity to take classes here. And, the campus is truly beautiful.Debra Stiger

I have looked for 20 minutes trying to find information on medication aide class and I couldn't find anything. I called up here and they told me to get online and go here and there to find it. I already did that this is why I called. All I wanted was the price and hours and I still have no idea but she could have just told me on the phone instead of explaining which tabs to click on. I'll just look into a different school.Elle Sgr

Proud graduate, Class of 2019, from the Radiologic Technology program there, and the first and, thus far, only gold medalist at the Postsecondary/Collegiate level from Metro Technology Centers at HOSA-Future Health Professionals' annual International Leadership Conference. I highly recommend Metro Technology Centers to anyone who is looking for a better life, especially in the health care field.amanhas landedhere

The worst group of teachers & counselors I have ever experienced. When a student has trouble passing classes they take over and over and over…says something about those teachers. I only know of one person graduating in 5 years from this school. I do not recommend this school, it's a waste of time and money.Linda Sorenson

It's a difficult program and not for everyone. That being said I love the small class sizes and hands on learning that I have received. I appreciate how the whole staff including the financial aid department are available to help you succeed. I am so happy that I took the opportunity to get my education here.Ginger Pospisil

Terrible program, the cost is easily 4x more than anywhere else and the knowledge they offer is no more than a basic 6 week long course. They say that you can receive college credit at their program. That is a lie. If you are looking to be a vet tech I would stay clear of this "school"Mark Glass

This physical therapy program is different than any other I have encountered. You only work with a real physical therapists, not technicians. They spend 40 minutes with you, and use many manual techniques to relieve pain. I am a 76 year old with significant arthritis. I was having alot of jaw and neck pain. Ethan has had special training in cranial therapy and with some manual therapy was able to totally fix my jaw, neck pain relieved, and I was able to open my mouth again after weeks of limited motion. He is extremely positive and encouraging. Great therapist.Aileen S

My experience has been nothing short of excellent. My therapist, Sam, explains everything he is doing and why; and, provides me with instructions for at home exercises to do between visits. He provides encouragement and feedback on how well I am doing. Another thing I like about Total Function PT is that you are always seeing a Physical Therapist, not an assistant. Each appointment is with the same Therapist providing consistency in my recovery from total shoulder replacement. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing Physical Therapy.Susan Zilverberg

I threw my back out at work rendering me unable to return to my basic activity level. The pain was so substantial I considering changing my career. After 3 months of treatment I can say that not only is my pain significantly reduced by I also have been able to return to my workout routine completing complex motions with ease. Thank you Total Function!Julian Burwell

If I could give this place a 0 I would. Although staff was friendly they are very malpracticed. What was supposed to be a spay appointment, turned into 2 more visits. My family member used this for her cat, and she ended up very lethargic, took her back and they were like she needs to rest she will be okay, gave her some medicine send. (She’s had cats before she actually has 3 still, and all are perfectly healthy thank god) but this cat she had was very healthy before she took her. Less than 24hrs later her cat was so sick they took her back like something was seriously wrong and turns out they ended up and sutured wrong, and her cat had kidney failure and several complications after it. DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY $500-$600 to put your pet down!!!! 10/10 DO NOT RECCOMEND!Ayana Kurklu

Got my dog spayed and microchipped. They put the microchip information in as the wrong customers information and told me that they couldn’t do anything to change it. On top of that, I wasn’t even able to talk to the vet after the surgery. They also gave me very very little information about what to do after the surgery, and didn’t even mention if my dog needed to have a follow up to remove sutures. They almost forgot to give me the take home medication, had to ring me up a second time for it. It was all very rushed and unprofessional, honestly I feel lucky my dog is okay after all of their mess ups. I will not be returning, ever.Savanna Nicoll

I landed here as my only option as our location ( South Gate) could not receive our dog but let me tell you how happy I am , everyone here is exceptionally kind, courteous and caring . Even though it’s much farther away I’m changing to this location as the one in South Gate has a lot to be desired . This location did not have an opening but they were kind enough to tell me to take Brooklyn at 945am , leave her and told me they would see her when possible , sure enough the doctor did and I’m so satisfied with everything! Kudos to you guys ! Happy client !Ana Maria Rodriguez

I cannot say enough great things about the staff here!! We were originally referred for a dental cleaning due to my Boston Terriers heart murmur. Unfortunately things took a terrible turn when she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her jaw and had to have surgery. Dr. Adley took the time to explain the surgery in such detail that we knew what to expect going in. He called us multiple times during the biopsy and when he gave me the bad news he was gentle, compassionate, and did not rush me off the phone. He got her in for surgery the next day (unbelievable!) and again answered all questions related to the surgery and called 2x before and right after. Emily, his vet tech, is simply amazing. She is so thorough, patient and kind. She answered all our questions as well and also called multiple times to keep us updated on Olivias procedure. Chelsea, office manager, was superb to work with upon discharge. She provided detailed discharge instructions for us which made us feel confident in taking our pup home. Devin, receptionist, is very friendly and quick to respond to questions when asked and getting us scheduled when needed. I never talked to,or met, Dr.Kennedy, anesthesiologist, but I thank him tremendously for keeping Olivia safe during her surgery. I highly recommend this practice to anyone. You will get the care your pet needs with the compassion You need!! Thank you again for taking such great care of Olivia!Dawn D

Great veterinary practice with great staff! I brought my dog to Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery in Colorado Springs with a concern about a growth I had noticed in her mouth. Dr. Guillory was my doctor and she was the absolute best! She performed an exam and discussed with me in detail what her thoughts and concerns were in regards to my pet. She was very compassionate and my dog, who is usually anxious at the vet, felt comfortable with Dr. Guillory instantly! My dog underwent a surgical procedure and the staff was incredible at keeping me posted every step of the way. I have since seen both Dr. Guillory and Dr. Vall with my other pets and they both provided quality care! It was so reassuring being able to bring my pets to a facility where each one of their staff members treat my pets like their own!Emily Flint

Above & beyond the norm for care – wow! Our Max was treated like a celebrity. The staff was extremely professional and kind. I was walked through the procedure every step of the way. The pricing was very reasonable without insurance. Your pets will be in great hands here – I cannot recommend them enough. I want to shout out to Dr. Eric Song, Chelsea, Lorena, Sarah and staff for such a positive and smooth experience. Max sends his gratitude!Will C

Dr.Harper went above and beyond to make sure the procedure was appropriate and I understood it. He took his time, was extremely patient with my concerns and questions and never made me feel he didn’t have time for me. His compassion and concern were deeply appreciated and speaks to his commitment to his patients. He explored every scenario before making any recommendation so I had full confidence in his diagnosis and and his counsel. The spinal decompression has helped improve my strength and gait. Dr. Harper’s interest in my progress after surgery is another testament to the care he provides. I would definitely encourage anyone considering spinal surgery to consult Dr. Harper. If I could give more than five stars I would. I wish all my experiences in healthcare were as exemplary as the one Dr. Harper provided. He is a hard act to follow!Karen Littlejohn

I had a great experience with Dr. Harper and his staff they were very caring. I had been dealing with numbness and neck pain going down my right arm and hand for quite some time . Dr. Harper sent me for X-rays and an MRI and figured out what was going on and I was scheduled for surgery . Since I’ve had surgery I have no more numbness or tingling going down my right arm. I would highly recommend anyone who is suffering with these same issues to Dr. Harper. Thank you Dr. Harper and staff!Sylvia Jaramillo

Nathan pointed out things on the X-ray that made sense to me. He also showed me, on the MRI, that I have a facet cyst on my spine. He’s having Dr. Bron’s office call me to set up an appointment regarding replacing my current total right hip, which has worked its way loose. I appreciate his quick action on my pain issues.Jean Scott

Couldn’t get into my banfield of choice and had to go up to this banfield. Horrible from the beginning. They couldn’t find my file from the other banfield nor did it seem they tried. Asked what kind of dog I have, told them he is a Pom-chi; they marked him as a shitzu. When they quoted me cost of things they stated about 120$ worth of work and bandages and I ended up paying close to 350. Felt like I was at a mechanic getting ripped off because I didn’t know the “process”. The vets and staff are clearly overworked. They all seem to be frustrated at the job they have to do and the annoyance of having to handle customers. Maybe they’re taking on more business than they should be.I didnt felt comfortable the whole time my dog was in their care. There was a time I recommended Banfield as private practices are very hard to get into in a reasonable amount of time. I can’t say I’d do that again.Rob Templin III

This is not my first time dealing with Banfield, however, it’s important to highlight that all my interactions with them either in Georgia, Virginia and now Colorado Springs have always been great. Recently since we rescued our new dog Lucky, he was in bad shape and thanks to the veterinarians and their staff we were able to bring Lucky to an stable stage with regards to his health. One of the things I love the most is how they constantly check on the pet even after the visit, asking if there were any reactions to the medicine provided or if anything has negatively change on the wellbeing of the animal. Although I don’t remember the name of the vet since we just started visiting her at the Academy ave site I must admit that’s their entire team made a great effort for Lucky to feel much better and have a better experience when visiting their office. Thank you sincerely.Raul Trujillo

We usually have our dog at the Banfield pet hosp. @ Citadel Mall. The staff at Chapel Hills Banfield had a sooner appointment opening so we took it. The people here were very nice and articulate. The place is clean. They took care of our boy (abrasion on dew pad & ear infection) and that's what matters to us! By the way, they will tell you what everything costs before they do anything so as to not spring it on you last minute if you don't happen to have the funds necessary.Lorian Greenwood

I called to get information on two programs. Because I'm paying for this and have a child and want to see which program fits not only myself but my family aswell. The young lady who helped was very rude telling me there two different programs and why I wanted information about both which ^^ I explained and she got irritated I was requesting information about both she said I'm not doing both choose one I did and that program director reached out but I couldn't hear her and so she hung up never called back. I call back telling her what happened and if she can have either programs director call me cause I want to get the ball rolling and there's online hygienists she proceeds to yell we don't have that we only have this I said can I finish saying it's online she then says yes it's online online only I'm like yes I know. she's says we'll I'm only able to put you in one so choose I do again so again I'm waiting for the call to get basic information class schedule how many units start date cost of program. Very rude from girls who initially answer you guys are for front for sjvc you should be more professional and if you don't know something atleast talk as if you do and don't interrupt what ppl are trying to explain so you can get off the phone to continue your conversation with your Co worker.Angeles Garcia

I was really excited to return to school and gain some experience to finally get a job. My instructor was very helpful and kind. But when it would come to administration, that was a whole different thing. It would take them a while to reply, my previous career advisor would take almost two weeks. With my previous career advisor, I felt like my suggestions and my goals were thrown out the window. It honestly made not want to even associate with them anymore. And I didn’t. Of course, this may have upset them, but after being left with no answers, I didn’t want to waste my time. I was told that I would get a job as soon as I graduated. And even though I was grateful for being given the chance, I left the job. I was severely unhappy and I realized that it’s not what I even wanted or suggested from my career advisor. Thinking on it now, I feel like I have done my career search all on my own. I honestly regret I even went back to school.Mina Miranda

I graduated the surgical technology course in September, 2018. I love SJVC!! Within less than a week of graduating, I applied for a job and went to work as a surgical tech. The instructors were fantastic, the courses challenging and stimulating, and the pace was fast. Best advice: Hit the ground running, don't procrastinate, be prepared for class, do all of your reading, assignments, and projects as soon as they are assigned, and you'll do fine. Everyone at SJVC has been so helpful… It's definitely not a regular junior college campus. (Thank God…) I highly recommend SJVC, no matter what field of study one chooses to pursue.Frank H. Weeden

This place is incredibly unprofessional. Would not use them or the pet ER adjacent for ANY reason in the future. Longer description below. Took a pet into the attached ER and waited for 6 hours to be seen, even with a potentially life threatening case. Was told that Mountain View keeps spots (or a spot) open for emergency referrals. Took our pet home and showed up the next morning at opening, to be told they don't start taking phone calls until 30 minutes after open (what?), which is the only way you can reach them right now. Finally reaching them, we were told that they could schedule a surgery a month later (pet would have died waiting for it) OR we could admit him through the ER, for a minimum additional fee of $2500. We already had him seen at the ER the previous day, got a diagnosis and referral. This "admittance through the ER" nonsense is simply a way to gouge desperate pet owners. There is LITERALLY no medical benefit or justification of this process or the associated fee. They had the surgery spot open, and we had a visit and referral from less than 24 hours prior (they were closed by the time we got our pet seen at the ER). Shady business practices! Shame on you. Other vets we talked to in the area were not surprised to hear this, but all said it was shameful. Thankfully we got in with a real vet and surgeon and got it taken care of within days (really lucky there).Addison Ashton-Boyd

I cannot describe at how amazing and caring Dr. Chris McReynolds and his staff are. I brought my dog, Kota a German Weimaraner, into the ER next door and after numerous tests and scans they sent her over to Mountain View. A lot of diagnosis was thrown around of what could be the problem from a few vets, but Dr. McReynolds was logical, rational and very conservative in his treatments. He started from the best possible diagnosis to the worst he could think of and started treating and looking for the easiest (and least life threatening) to the most extreme. His first hunch was an infection so he looked and treated accordingly and he hit his first guess right on the money. My dog ended up having a serious infection and he started treating for that. When I went to pick her up her condition was significantly from when I dropped her off in the ER two days ago. Amazing place and amazing people.Ronald Grand

First let me say that the staff was very friendly, but after that they dropped the ball. When I brought my dog they seem to be more worried about getting their money up front, that wasn't a problem, but it showed 0 compassion. My baby had her surgery on a Thursday and I picked her up at the end of the day. She didn't sleep a bit that night because of the pain and the fact she couldn't lay down. I called first thing Friday morning and it took 7 hours to get a answer on what I could do, meanwhile she was miserable. I was told that I would get the results of her surgery in a week, still have not heard a word in almost 2 months. When they removed the staples they even missed one and I had to take her back to have it removed. All I can say, is I will never take another one of my baby's back to them.Bill Matney

I completed my CNA training from Beo and it was an outstanding program. Every instructor is very knowledgable and makes it their priority that you are successful in the class and in your future career as a CNA. For each skill and topic covered in the class, the instructor ensures you have plenty of time to fully understand the materials. Not only is the CNA course amazing, Beo makes it very convenient for you by providing the TB testing, drug screening, and CPR training all at the training center during the class. I would absolutely recommend Beo's CNA course to anyone looking to get their CNA license.Emma Kate Bonner

Taking my CNA course at BEO was definitely the best decision I could've made! Janine and Mary are awesome instructors. They have the class set up to where the workload is 100% manageable and that you have plenty of time to practice while you're in the classroom. When I initially started looking for facilities to take my course at I was between here and a couple other places in town and am SO glad I chose BEO. Thanks guys!!Chloe Lacey

I took Beo Training Center's CNA course and would definitely recommend the program. My instructor Mary was extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely wants her student to succeed. Not only was I able to get my CNA certification in just two weeks, I left the program really feeling prepared to help others. If you are interested in getting your CNA certification I would 100% recommend Beo!Amanda Appleton

As always, the store was very organized. The store had a great selection of products. The reason for my rating/review is a bad experience I had at the check-out door. I noticed all customers departed the store with a simple glance and check on the receipt. Unfortunately, when I got to the door, the young lady watching the door felt she had to look at my receipt and look at each and every item I purchased. When I say every item, she literally looked a small container of ice cream. After I exited the store, I stood in the entrance/lobby of the store to see how many other receipts were checked with such detail. No other customer was treated the way I was treated, I think the young lady's name was Melissa. I think Melissa should have some training and learn to treat all people white or black the same. I am a "happy go lucky guy" and look for the good in everyone. Melissa definitely made me realize that racism still exist. For clarity, I repeat I look for the good in every person, white or black. You can do a google search and see that I never post, but in this instance, I feel obligated to post. There was a long line on 3 July and around 4:00 PM, I did not feel like waiting on a manager. However, I did watch for a few minutes and then made a comment to Melissa. I should have recorded the way I was treated versus the way everyone else was able to exit the store. My recommendation would be for the manager or potentially the district manager place that young lady in a different position within the store. I think all positions are critical, she should be in a position with minimum exposure to customers. Unfortunately, I realize that I could have taken a picture and posted it in this review. The manager or district manager can contact me for any questions on the reason I am typing this long review. Again, Melissa on 3 July at around 4:00 pm.Ricky Roger

Good place to shop they carry a variety products and supplies. Some stuff I feel it’s overpriced like the organic chickens. Who in their right mind is going pay $28-$32 for two whole chickens? The ready-made chickens are a good buy and tasty and their pizza probably the best pizza I’ve ever had at least of my tasting. I’d like to shop more but some things are pricey, then again some products are good bargains. Their ready-made refrigerated section some of the stuff is like eating at a restaurant. Thanks guys for having a big variety of foods to choose from. 🙏🏻🇺🇸Robert

I shop at Costco weekly. Love Costco. I live in Illinois. While in Colorado Springs I shopped at the Costco on Barnes Road. While shopping I stepped back and flipped over one of the long bed carts. Besides hurting myself I am wondering what the heck is this cart sitting in the middle of an aisle serving no purpose but to trip someone. I received no help and when I mentioned this to an employee he really didn’t care what happened. I should have spoken to a manager. How dumb the whole thing was. I am really shocked by your lack of care today.Janet Asher

Nice Costco with many marked down soon to be deleted items at fire sale price. Definitely hits on the treasure hunt mentality. Food selection is typically very pricey vs Sam's club. Costco usually has sizes 25% bigger than Sam's and leans towards organic which also significantly adds to the price. So, unless you have a family of 5+ with a teenage boy, are really into organic or like to eat the same thing a lot, many of the things you buy will spoil or go out of date before you can finish it. Shop with a friend and split it. They do have 2 of the best food values at a nice size and price with their 4.99 rotisserie chicken and the 1.50 hot dog combo. We mainly go for the treasure hunt aspect and Costco is very good at that. There always seems to be something different and useful.Christina ODonnell

I used to love Costco but they have literally been price gouging on their products. I am finding better vegetables/fruits/seafood at King Soopers at a much lower price. The quality of their of their veggies have been horrible. They have raised prices way above any inflation marks and feel just go up and people will just pay for it. I go there maybe once a month now from going once a week. Their value is no longer a value and find shopping around you will find much better deals. Finally one very annoying thing with Costco is they will carry something then stop. I cannot recommend them but say shop around and you will save a lot more and get more for your money.Kurt Alpha

When visiting Costco for years you will recognize familiar faces; either at entry, registers, or the exits. I can only assume that this is indicative of a business that treats their employees with respect. That alone is worth supporting Costco. They are a wholesaler so expect to make larger purchases or have bulkier options. In the long run you will save money. The products they carry are usually high quality, but like everywhere some will fall through the cracks. The good at Costco far outweigh the bads. My only complaint about Costco is the amount of single use plastic in some packaging.Tyler Eshnaur