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Belcaro Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 754 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(754) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Belcaro Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
754

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients return consistently for the clinic's knowledgeable, patient vets and techs who make nervous pets feel safe. Fast appointment booking and reasonable pricing anchor a practice that has earned three-decade loyalty through personal attention and follow-up care.

Praised for
  • experienced, caring vets
  • gentle with anxious pets
  • quick appointment access
  • fair prices
  • skilled staff across roles
Watch-outs
  • occasional vet personality mismatch
  • incomplete discharge of medication
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Best for: Families with rescue dogs or anxious pets; long-term care seekers who value continuity.
Think twice if: Vet personality matters to you; one client felt rushed and overlooked by a specific doctor after three years.

Strengths

  • established 1947, multi-generational trust
  • named vets (Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Sweet, Dr. Herman) praised across reviews
  • tech staff (Karly, Keith) noted for gentleness with rescue and anxious animals
  • surgical expertise (avoided unnecessary surgery in sock case)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Sweet, Dr. Herman named and praised
  • Karly (tech) specifically noted for gentleness with rescue dogs
  • Keith (vet tech) praised for handling difficult animals
  • Avoided unnecessary surgery on foreign body case; patient charged $1500 vs. $6000-8000 quoted elsewhere
  • Follow-up calls from vets after procedures mentioned
  • One client noted incomplete medication discharge (missing hydrocodone with Pimobendan)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Long-term clients cite reasonable prices and quick appointment access.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Avoided unnecessary surgery on foreign body case; patient praised cost-effectiveness versus other quotes.
Veterinary Dental Care
Dr. Sweet praised for thorough work; post-op follow-up call noted.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviewed positively for immediate availability and staff support during owner emergencies.
Exotic & Avian Care
Limited direct evidence; not discussed in provided reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
686
4
32
3
10
2
7
1
19

Common questions

Do you offer vaccines on a discount day?
Yes, 10% off pet vaccines on Wednesdays this summer, according to their website.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Reviewers consistently mention same-day or next-day availability; one long-term client notes you can get in almost immediately.
Do you have a first-visit discount?
Yes, 50% off the first wellness exam for new clients, per their website.

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Last updated 2026-07-06