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Belcaro Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 754 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(754) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General & Wellness Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet
Belcaro Animal Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
754

What recent reviews say

Belcaro has earned fierce loyalty across decades, with most reviewers citing personable vets like Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Sweet, quick access to appointments, and fair pricing. Staff including techs like Karly are praised for handling anxious and rescue dogs with patience. A small number report uneven experiences with specific vets or medication gaps that warrant confirmation at booking.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, caring vets
  • quick appointments
  • reasonable prices
  • gentle with anxious pets
  • follow-up care
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent vet experience
  • incomplete medication provision
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Best for: Families with long-term pets and anxious or rescue dogs needing familiar, patient care.
Think twice if: Vet personality matters to you; one reviewer noted a specific vet's anxiety around their dog and felt rushed compared to other clinics.

Strengths

  • Established 1947, strong staff continuity
  • Named vets praised for patience with anxious pets
  • Timely appointment access
  • Fair pricing and new-client discounts

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Mike Herman, Dr. Sweet named as standout vets
  • Tech Karly noted for gentleness with rescue dogs
  • One case: foreign object (sock) managed medically at $1,500 instead of $6-8,000 surgery elsewhere
  • Dr. Sweet called clinic post-op to check on dental patient recovery

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise timely appointments and fair pricing for routine care across 10-30 year relationships.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dr. Sweet's dental work on cat praised; post-op follow-up call noted.
Veterinary Surgery
Non-surgical retrieval of foreign object credited with avoiding costly surgery elsewhere.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Not explicitly detailed in reviews.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Not explicitly detailed in reviews.
Equine & Large Animal Vet
Not explicitly detailed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
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 have availability if I call soon?
Yes; reviewers consistently report getting in almost immediately or readily on request across many years.
Are there discounts for new clients?
Their website lists 50% off the first wellness exam for new clients, 10% off vaccines on Wednesdays this summer, and free X-rays with enhanced screening panel.
Can you handle anxious dogs?
Multiple reviewers credit staff (especially Karly) and vets for patient, gentle care with rescue and abused dogs.

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Bechtold Paul J DVM
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Rating averages 3 out of 5 across 2 reviews, split evenly between strong approval and significant concern. Review detail is too limited to pinpoint specific strengths or issues.

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Mike Herman, DVM
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Mike Herman, DVM

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Dr. Herman earns consistent five-star reviews for compassionate care across routine and emergency situations. Clients credit him with 20+ years of expertise, thoughtful end-of-life guidance, and respect for each animal.

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Reviewers consistently report feeling heard and cared for, with several noting that VetCare's vets identified problems other clinics missed over years. Dr. Feldman earns particular praise for research-backed treatment and exotic care; Dr. Dana and Dr. Waldbaum are noted for gentleness and listening. Complaints center on post-relocation price increases and frustration that end-of-life exams carry separate charges, though most reviewers judge pricing fair given the quality of care. The hospital serves general, surgical, dental, exotic, and emergency needs with staff described as kind and unhurried. Long-term clients highlight clean facilities and consistent follow-through. One reviewer noted frustration with newer hires who lack the depth of senior doctors, suggesting experience level varies across the team.

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Last updated 2026-07-08