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Belcaro Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 754 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(754) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet
Belcaro Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
754

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients keep returning for the rapport between staff and pets, especially with named vets like Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Sweet. Reviewers praise quick appointment slots, reasonable prices, and the team's patience with fearful or abused animals; one owner avoided costly surgery through conservative treatment and paid $1,500 instead of $6,000-$8,000.

Praised for
  • caring and patient staff
  • skilled and kind vets
  • quick appointment access
  • fair pricing
  • gentle with anxious or traumatized animals
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent care between vets
  • communication gaps on prescriptions
compassionate-staffskilled-vetsgentle-with-animalsclear-communicationfriendly-front-deskthorough-examscaring-follow-up
Best for: Owners of nervous or abused animals seeking continuity with a vet who remembers their pet's history.
Think twice if: Some reviewers report inconsistent care quality between vets on staff; medication communication could improve.

Strengths

  • decades-long staff relationships with clients
  • conservative surgical approach (avoided unnecessary surgery)
  • named vets with strong reputations
  • same-day or next-day appointment access

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Sweet named as standout vets
  • Karly (staff member) praised for exceptional gentleness with rescue animals
  • Conservative surgical approach: one owner's dog passed a sock without surgery instead of the $6,000-$8,000 procedure recommended elsewhere
  • Follow-up care after dentistry (Dr. Sweet checked back post-surgery)
  • Founded 1947
  • Open 7 days per week

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Clients report thorough exams and accessible appointments over many years.
Veterinary Surgery
Conservative approach: avoided unnecessary surgery in one case, saving owner thousands.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dr. Sweet praised for dental work on cat; follow-up care provided post-procedure.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Multiple reviewers cite fair and reasonable pricing.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Able to treat emergency cases (foreign body); quoted alternative to expensive out-of-house referral.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.6 average across the 126 veterinary surgery 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

Can I get an appointment quickly?
Yes. Reviewers report appointments available almost immediately or same-day after calling. The clinic is open 7 days a week.
What discounts does Belcaro offer new or returning clients?
Their website lists 50% off first wellness exams for new clients, 10% off vaccines on Wednesdays this summer, and free X-rays with Enhanced Screening Panel purchase.
Will my pet see the same vet each time?
Most long-term clients have a primary vet (Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, or Dr. Sweet are named). Other vets are available if your primary is unavailable.

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Bechtold Paul J DVM
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Review evidence is very limited: only 2 ratings (3.0 average, split evenly between five-star and one/two-star) with no text. The business claims to offer general care, dental services, and preventive wellness since 1947.

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Mike Herman, DVM

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Three five-star reviews praise Dr. Herman for skilled, caring treatment across multiple pets and challenging situations. Reviewers highlight his compassionate handling of end-of-life decisions and steady availability over decades.

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VetCare Animal Hospital
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VetCare Animal Hospital

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VetCare delivers consistently strong outcomes: Dr. Spiegel identified allergies missed by others, Dr. Feldman consulted CSU specialists for complex cases, and staff handle anxious pets with patience. The clinic runs on time, maintains clean spaces, and vets listen without pushing unnecessary services. Two complaints surface: end-of-life exam charges felt callous during an emotionally difficult moment, and some reviewers note price jumps and perceive newer staff as less skilled than Dr. Feldman, the clinic's original veterinarian. Multiple named doctors (Spiegel, Feldman, Waldbaum, Fishman) come praised for tailored care: one examined a dog on the floor due to mobility issues, another researched immune conditions rather than defaulting to standard treatment. Exotic care earned recognition for keeping a water dragon overnight and providing discharge instructions. Patients travel 30 minutes for Dr. Feldman specifically. First exam carries a $40 discount.

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Last updated 2026-07-07