Belcaro has earned fierce loyalty over its 75-year history, with reviewers spanning 10 to 30 years of continuous care. Staff know animals by name, appointments come quickly, prices feel fair, and surgical solutions avoid unnecessary procedures. A handful note personality mismatches with specific vets, but the roster of Dr. Bechtold, Dr. Sweet, Dr. Herman and vet tech Karly earn consistent praise for patience with rescue and anxious animals.
Bechtold operates in East Denver with limited review visibility: 2 Google ratings split evenly between five-star and one/two-star. The business claims to offer dental care, surgery, preventive services, and wellness programs since 1947, with current promotions including 50% off first exams for new clients and vaccines discounted on Wednesdays.
Dr. Herman earns consistent five-star ratings for deep knowledge and genuine compassion, especially during difficult end-of-life decisions. Clients trust him across multiple pets over decades.
Twenty-six of the last 30 reviewers praised VetCare's veterinarians and staff for genuine care and skill. Dr. Feldman, Dr. Spiegel, Dr. Dana, and Dr. Waldbaum stand out for solving complex cases (allergies, immune disease, exotic reptile care) that other clinics missed. Clients highlight the team's willingness to listen without pushing upsells. Two rare negatives surface: one grieving owner was upset about an exam charge before euthanasia, calling it insensitive; another felt prices rose sharply after the practice moved locations. Both concerns lie outside the hospital's core strength, which reviewers consistently describe as clinical excellence and emotional attentiveness across surgery, dentistry, exotic care, and end-of-life support.
Last updated 2026-07-09