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Belleview Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 198 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(198) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary Care
Belleview Animal Clinic
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
198

What recent reviews say

Belleview divides sharply on execution. Fans praise Dr. Mike's hands-on approach, exotic animal skills, and genuine care; long-term clients report their pets look forward to visits. But multiple recent reviews flag significant problems: quoted prices jump substantially at appointment time, staff give conflicting information, follow-up is sparse, and billing practices feel predatory (no-show fees, inflated estimates, insurance denials). Those issues have left several clients feeling misled and let down during costly procedures.

Recent shift: In the past year, complaint volume has grown notably: earlier positive reviews focus on care quality and relationships; recent reviews (past 2-4 months) center on pricing deception, communication breakdown, and aggressive billing practices, suggesting operational deterioration.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for individual animals
  • knowledgeable, experienced vets
  • good with exotic and avian pets
  • personal, non-corporate approach
  • staff explain options without pressure
Watch-outs
  • price quotes not honored; bait-and-switch practices
  • poor communication and unresponsive staff
  • inconsistent care quality and miscommunications
  • aggressive billing practices (no-show fees, insurance issues)
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Best for: owners of exotic pets seeking specialized care from an experienced, relationship-focused vet
Think twice if: you need predictable pricing; several customers report initial quotes differ substantially from final bills and describe unclear communication on costs.

Strengths

  • expertise with exotic and avian animals
  • Dr. Mike builds long-term relationships with individual pets
  • holistic approach alongside traditional medicine
  • open to explaining options without rushing

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Mike personally calls patients after surgery to check recovery
  • surgery bill came in lower than estimate in at least one case
  • initial quote for spay was $221.07 per cat; follow-up quote was $508 per cat two months later with no clear explanation
  • staff member blamed computer system change for price discrepancy
  • no-show fees charged despite practice claiming to have scheduled appointment
  • requested medical records were not provided to ER vet

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
mixed: praised for holistic approach and follow-up care by long-term patients; criticized for communication failures, inconsistent estimates, and billing surprises
Exotic & Avian Care
positive: reviewers report quick appointments and affordable care for reptiles, chinchillas, and avian species; described as easier to access than other exotic vets

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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4
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Common questions

How long does it take to get an appointment for exotic pets like reptiles?
One reviewer noted it is easier and quicker to get in for reptile care here than at other reptile vets.
Does Dr. Mike follow up after surgery?
Yes, Dr. Mike personally calls patients after procedures to check on recovery and offers off-hours support if needed.
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Last updated 2026-07-06