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Belcaro Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 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 CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Belcaro Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
754

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise named veterinarians like Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Sweet for patience and genuine care, especially with anxious or traumatized pets. The clinic books fast appointments, charges fairly, and staff (including techs like Karly and Keith) treat animals with genuine gentleness. Some customers note uneven experiences with particular doctors who seemed less engaged.

Praised for
  • caring, patient veterinarians
  • friendly front desk
  • timely appointments
  • fair prices
  • gentle with anxious animals
Watch-outs
  • inconsistency between veterinarians
  • occasional prescription mishaps
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or abused animals; families seeking a multi-generational practice.
Think twice if: Some reviewers report uneven bedside manner across different veterinarians; prescription accuracy once unclear.

Strengths

  • 30+ year multi-generational clients
  • named vets praised for patience with anxious pets
  • quick appointment availability
  • experienced staff technicians (Karly, Keith)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Mike Herman, Dr. Sweet (named veterinarians praised for gentleness)
  • Karly (technician noted for exceptional gentleness with rescue dogs)
  • Keith (technician praised for dog handling)
  • Successfully managed foreign body case without surgery at lower cost than competitor quote ($1,500 vs. quoted $6,000-$8,000)
  • Dental care includes pre-visit anxiety medication and post-procedure follow-up calls
  • Operating since 1947

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Long-term clients praise straightforward care, fast appointments, fair pricing, and named doctors' patience.
Dental Care
Dental procedure praised for pre-visit anxiety medication, gentle handling, and follow-up care.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Foreign body case managed without surgical intervention at lower cost than competitor estimate.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring 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

How quickly can I get an appointment?
Reviewers report you can get in almost immediately upon calling, and one customer said appointments are readily available.
Is there a discount for new clients?
The business website lists 50% off first wellness exams for new clients and 10% off vaccines on Wednesdays this summer.
Will they help my anxious or abused pet?
Yes. Reviewers specifically praise how staff handle traumatized and rescue dogs with patience and gentleness. One customer noted their badly abused dog is always treated with great care, and staff prescribed pre-visit anxiety medication for a cat before a dental appointment.

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3.0(2)Publishes prices

Ratings split evenly between five and one/two stars, so the experience here is unpredictable. Review detail is too limited to identify specific strengths or gaps.

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Mike Herman, DVM
52 low data

Mike Herman, DVM

5.0(3)Publishes prices

Dr. Herman earns consistent five-star praise for compassionate care, especially during end-of-life decisions. Long-term clients credit his knowledge and genuine respect for their animals.

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VetCare Animal Hospital
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VetCare Animal Hospital

4.8(543)✓ VerifiedPublishes prices

VetCare earns trust through veterinarians who dig deeper: Dr. Feldman consulted CSU specialists to save a Golden Retriever from a misdiagnosis, and Dr. Spiegel correctly identified allergies a previous vet had missed for years. Staff move at speed without rushing, handle anxious pets gently, and staff provide detailed aftercare instructions. The clinic manages exotic animals without the sticker shock some expect, though recent price increases after their move have bothered a few long-term clients. One complaint centered on exam charges for euthanasia decisions; most reviews praise transparent, fair pricing and vets who listen without pushing extras.

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Last updated 2026-07-09