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Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 455 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(455) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
455

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for kindness and genuine care, walking owners through options without pressure and keeping pets calm during stressful visits. The clinic excels at urgent and routine care alike, with weekend and holiday availability, transparent pricing, and named technicians like Kortnee and Dr. Berns earning repeat mentions. One pricing quote for dental extraction differed wildly from an initial phone estimate, and website hours were listed incorrectly, but these are isolated gripes in a 94% five-star review base.

Sploot positions itself as Fear Free certified and offers wellness packages, spay/neuter, dental care, surgery, dermatology, and behavior consults. Their membership saves up to $650 annually. The Belmar location serves South Alameda, Creighton, Belmar Park, and wider metro Lakewood. Most reviewers note they treat young puppies, seniors with chronic issues, and nervous pets with equal attentiveness.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • clear communication and cost transparency
  • gentle handling of anxious pets
  • affordable pricing
  • rapid emergency access
Watch-outs
  • dental extraction pricing quote discrepancy
  • outdated website hours
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Best for: Owners of anxious pets, seniors with chronic conditions, and those seeking affordable emergency and weekend availability.
Think twice if: Pricing for complex procedures like dental extractions should be confirmed in person, as phone estimates may differ significantly from final assessments. Verify current hours before visiting.

Strengths

  • 7-day availability including emergencies
  • Fear Free certified
  • transparent cost breakdowns before procedures
  • membership savings up to $650/year

Worth knowing

  • Kortnee (technician) named repeatedly for emergency and dental work
  • Dr. Sylvia Berns praised for emergency diagnostics and communication
  • Dr. Bryan mentioned for puppy orthopedic care
  • Dr. Parker credited for senior palliative and end-of-life guidance
  • Same-day Sunday emergency surgery available
  • Certificates of Bravery issued to pets post-vaccination
  • Website lists first appointment discount ($50 off for new members) and SplootPack membership (up to $650/year savings)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers highlight thorough wellness exams and preventive care, with clear explanations for all options.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Extended hours and same-day weekend/holiday surgery earn repeated praise; one reviewer got urgent appointment within an hour.
Veterinary Surgery
Sunday emergency surgery for injuries and routine spay/neuter mentioned; pricing estimate discrepancy flagged for dental extractions.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleanings and extractions offered; one reviewer disputed final extraction quote (phone: $600-1000, in-person: $2300-4200).
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Multiple reviewers call pricing "affordable", "reasonable", "much lower than expected"; membership plan advertised on website.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% 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

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Common questions

Can I get an appointment on weekends or evenings?
Yes. Their website lists 7 days of operation, and reviewers confirm same-day weekend emergency availability, including Sunday surgery.
Do you offer a membership or discount plan?
Yes. New members get $50 off their first appointment. SplootPack membership saves up to $650 per year, according to their website.
What should I do if my pet is anxious at the vet?
Staff are trained to gain trust and keep pets calm. One reviewer noted the team is "really good about gaining her trust so we can have as low stress a visit as possible".

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Last updated 2026-07-07