Bellevue Animal Clinic
4.8 (307) 5302 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Bellevue Animal Clinic
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 | 11,409 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,230 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,045 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,578 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,392 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,259 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,296 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
We have been bringing all our many pets to Bellevue Animal Clinic for many years now. Recently we have had to have one of our cats (a blind since birth and special needs cat) and our beloved 14 year old male dog put to sleep due to bad health problems and old age. I cannot begin to say how kind and compassionate the entire staff at Bellevue has been! We got wonderful sympathy cards for both pets signed by everyone at the clinic. For our dog, Roscoe they even did a nose and Paw print on the card! That touched us so much 😢! These folks are #1! They truly do care! Thank you to everyone, especially Dr. Karen Robbins, who told us everything that would happen when we had to have our dog put to sleep, and told us we could take as much time with him as we wanted. I just can't say enough good things about these people!❤️💯 God bless them for the work they do!
posted: 08/06/2023
Over the top, exceptional service and care! I can't sing their praises enough. I brought in an injured stray at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday and they saw us right away. They were so careful and kind and nurturing to both of us (the kitten and myself). I felt overwhelming relief after leaving there and I truly believe we got the best possible treatment available. I will recommend them to anyone. Thank you Bellevue for helping me through such a hard time! Y'all don't know how much you helped me in my time of need.
posted: 05/27/2023
I brought my cat in and let me tell you I'm in love with the new side for them. It's scary enough being in a new place but not to have to deal with all the large dogs and all the barking was wonderful!!! My pets have been going here for years and they will continue in the future.
posted: 06/24/2023
Have always taken my pets here. They are very caring and compassionate about their clients. Whether its routine shots or a medical problem they care for our animals with the greatest of love. We also board here when we travel. They take great care of our doggie and I can relax on vacation knowing he is in great hands.
posted: 04/02/2023
So far I’m pretty impressed with Bellevue Animal Clinic. I adopted a dog that ended up testing positive for heartworms. They were very concerned and explained to me the different ways they could go about helping him. We started full treatment immediately. It is a very long treatment process, but we just passed the 1/2 way mark and things are looking good for recovery. This is a very tough treatment for a dog and for the family because you have to keep the dog calm the entire 2 months, at least. That is to help prevent any complications.
posted: 06/10/2023