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Belleview Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 198 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(198) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareHolistic & Alternative MedicineLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Belleview Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
198

What recent reviews say

Belleview draws loyal clients who value Dr. Mike's hands-on care and willingness to try natural approaches first. But multiple reviewers report quoted prices that jump sharply at check-in, missed diagnoses, poor post-care communication, and a front desk that dismisses complaints rather than resolving them. The gap between positive and negative experiences turns on whether basic practise operations-clear quoting, follow-up calls, staff alignment-hold up under pressure.

Recent shift: No clear recent shift in sentiment visible across the timeline; positive and negative experiences are distributed across the past year, suggesting systemic issues rather than recent decline or improvement.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for animals
  • affordable pricing and fair estimates
  • experienced vet (Dr. Mike) with genuine rapport
  • handles exotic and specialist pets well
Watch-outs
  • bait-and-switch pricing and quote inflation
  • poor communication and follow-up gaps
  • no pain management or clinical follow-through in serious cases
  • unprofessional handling of patient records
  • staff miscommunications and disorganization
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a relationship-focused vet willing to explore natural care options before medication.
Think twice if: Get written, itemized quotes before arriving; ask staff to confirm no additional charges will be added. Communication breakdowns and billing surprises have cost others hundreds of dollars.

Strengths

  • Dr. Mike's personal attention and follow-up
  • holistic-first approach to treatment
  • quick appointment availability for exotic pets
  • non-corporate, independent practice

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Mike provides personal post-op follow-up calls
  • they hold same-day appointment slots (though may charge fee)
  • website lists exotic/avian care as a service; reviewers confirm quick turnaround for reptile patients
  • quote discrepancies: one reviewer was quoted $221.07 for spay (bloodwork, anesthesia, meds), later asked for $508 per pet for same service two months later

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Mixed: praised for routine care and animal rapport; complained about surgical communication and missed diagnostics.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Positive: reviewers value the natural-remedies-first approach and thoughtful treatment balancing.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Contradictory: some call pricing reasonable; others report quotes that triple and unadvertised fees added at check-in.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they offer same-day appointments?
They do hold same-day slots for walk-ins, though a same-day fee may apply.
Can they handle exotic pets like reptiles and chinchillas?
Yes. Reviewers report quick appointment availability and good care for reptiles, chinchillas, and birds.
What's their approach to treatment?
They use a holistic approach: the website lists both traditional and holistic veterinary care, and reviewers note they suggest natural remedies before medication.
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Last updated 2026-07-07