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Belleview Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 198 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(198) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareHolistic & Alternative MedicineVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & Equine
Belleview Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
198

What recent reviews say

Strong relationships with Dr. Mike and the team anchor the practice, especially for exotic and reptile care. However, several customers reported that initial quotes doubled or changed without explanation, bills exceeded estimates significantly, and follow-up communication disappeared when problems arose. The gap between five-star experiences and one-star billing disputes suggests inconsistent service or trust breakdown under pressure.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and caring vets
  • personal touch, non-corporate feel
  • handles exotic pets and reptiles well
  • willing to try natural remedies first
  • genuinely concerned about animal welfare
Watch-outs
  • pricing quotes not honored, bait-and-switch tactics
  • poor communication and follow-up
  • rude or dismissive staff responses
  • aggressive about fees, collection practices
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Best for: Owners of exotic pets, reptiles, and chinchillas seeking straightforward veterinary care.
Think twice if: Verify all quotes in writing and confirm pricing breakdown before agreeing to procedures. Multiple customers reported quotes that doubled later or changed without clear explanation.

Strengths

  • strong reputation for exotic and reptile care
  • Dr. Mike personally follows up on surgical cases
  • willing to explore natural remedies before medication
  • personal, non-corporate approach to medicine

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Mike personally calls post-surgery to check on recovery
  • handled seven-tooth extraction for dental disease but missed subsequent jaw cancer diagnosis
  • staff use holistic-first approach, offering natural remedies before medication
  • quote for spay jumped from $221 to $508 between calls
  • no-show fee charged despite clinic's scheduling error

What reviews say by service

Exotic & Avian Care
Reviewers praised quick access and quality care for reptiles, chinchillas, and poultry at competitive prices
Veterinary Dentistry
Performed extractions but one reviewer reported failure to diagnose jaw cancer underlying the tooth disease
Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Mike offers personal post-op follow-up; however, bills frequently exceeded estimates by significant amounts
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Staff recommend natural remedies first before medication, matching stated practice philosophy

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11
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4
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4
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17

Common questions

Do they really charge less for exotic pets?
One reviewer reported getting reptile care at affordable prices and finding it easier to get quick appointments here than at other reptile specialists.
Should I get pricing in writing before a procedure?
Multiple customers reported initial phone quotes that doubled when they called back or arrived for the appointment. Confirm all prices in writing with breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-05