Bellemore Animal Hospital
4.4 (200) 2117 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bellemore Animal Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
I recently moved to the area and needed a vet. This place is awesome. They really care about animals. No matter how many times you call, you never feel like you are bothering them. They dealt with the pharmacy and did everything they could to help me be able to keep my dog who has horrible seperation anxiety. I work quite a bit and the recent move affected him a lot. And what everyone says about reasonable prices, that is very true! Much cheaper than any other place I have ever taken my dogs. Thank you so much. From Trish and Gabar.🤗
posted: 03/13/2023
Because now you can't go back with your pet and Im confused over it too
posted: 09/28/2023
I took my dog to Bellemore for years, till I had to have him put to sleep. Doc is the one that caught the issue. I went for a second opinion and well unfortunately, she was correct. Since then, I’ve taken in 2 cats, both are patients of Bellemore. And now I’ve saved a cat from dying and Monday will be his first visit with Doc and her crew and I’m pretty excited for him to meet them! They are great with the animals! And nice with the humans! If they haven’t been nice to you, you might want to look in the mirror. I Love Bellemore Animal Hospital!! They’ve been nothing but great to and for us!!! ❤️❤️❤️ As for pricing, well, I’ve been to 4 other vets and I feel you cannot beat the pricing. Everything that I’ve ever had to purchase or have serviced on my animals has been so much more reasonably priced than the other places. The pricing and the ultimate care is the reason I stay with Bellemore. Thanks Doc and Crew!!! Sheryl with an S
posted: 10/29/2022
As usual a fantastic group of caring and delightful people to interact with, especially when you are taking some of , or in this case my 2 most special friends and family . Max and Junior are my little JEDI and only Bellmore Animal Hospital has a Doctor and Team that are worthy of having the FORCE! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH THEM!😎😎😂😂
posted: 03/08/2018