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Belcaro Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 754 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(754) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Belcaro Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
754

What recent reviews say

Belcaro's 4.8-star rating reflects deeply loyal clients who return for decades. Multiple reviewers named Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Herman, and Dr. Sweet as exceptional, with staff like Karly and Keith earning specific praise for calming fearful animals. The clinic avoids unnecessary surgery and delivers speedy follow-up care. One client felt a particular vet rushed her dog; another received an incomplete medication order. Prices are called fair; same-day or next-day appointments are routine.

Praised for
  • experienced, long-tenured staff
  • gentle handling of anxious animals
  • appointment availability and timeliness
  • competitive pricing and fair costs
  • strong vet-patient relationships
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent vet quality between doctors
  • occasional missed medication items
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Best for: Long-term pet owners seeking experienced, relationship-based care; families with anxious or formerly abused animals.
Think twice if: You want perfect consistency across all vets; one client found a particular doctor rushed her pet despite being there three years.

Strengths

  • 75+ years in operation
  • named, experienced vets with strong client bonds
  • same-day or rapid appointment access
  • avoids unnecessary surgery when alternatives work

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Mike Herman, Dr. Sweet named as standout vets
  • Karly and Keith noted as exceptional in handling anxious/rescue dogs
  • Avoided unnecessary surgery in foreign-object case (sock ingestion), charged $1,500 vs. $6,000-$8,000 quote elsewhere
  • Dr. Sweet provided pre-visit sedative for traumatized cat and followed up post-procedure
  • Front desk staff responsive and answer questions ahead of appointments
  • Clients report availability of techs even when doctors are out

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Clients return for 10-30+ years; describe appointments as timely and vets as patient and knowledgeable.
Veterinary Surgery
Avoided surgical removal of sock ingestion; offered conservative treatment alternative at lower cost.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dr. Sweet performed dental work on cat with speedy recovery and proactive follow-up.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Handled urgent foreign-object case; one reviewer implied emergency referral capability.
Exotic & Avian Care
No direct review evidence.
Large Animal & Equine
No direct review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% 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 a same-day or next-day appointment?
Yes. Reviewers report reaching out and getting in almost immediately; techs are available even when vets are out.
Do you offer discounts on vaccines or exams?
Yes. Their website lists 10% off vaccines on Wednesdays (this summer), 50% off first wellness exams for new clients, and free X-rays with enhanced screening panel purchase.
How long have the vets been at Belcaro?
Dr. Bechtold and Dr. Mike Herman are longstanding; clients mention 10-30+ years of relationships with named doctors. The hospital has operated since 1947.

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Last updated 2026-07-05