Belfast Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Belfast Veterinary Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Belfast Veterinary Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,235 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,981 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,931 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,381 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,330 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,728 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,364 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,870 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,558 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,609 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
82 reviews
I can't believe these money hungry jerks kept my deposit when I couldn't make my appointment. Will research other vets. How disappointing
Jun 29, 2023
The crew that works here are true animal lovers of all kind. They are patient and understanding with individual needs and take time to answer questions regardless of how busy they are (and they are always busy). My dogs have always been treated with love, respect, and gentleness from the team there. It has a family farm feel to the place and I love that I never know what animal I am going to see coming and going. Dr. Caputo is authentic and genuine and so grateful for her service.
Jun 20, 2022
Its concerning to me that Belfast (and surrounding areas) have 5 animal vets and NOT one of them are accepting new patients. How is anyone able to get regular check ups for their new animals? My parents have a 13 year old dog that they would like to have checked by a vet for heart problems and possible diabetes...this dog was a patient of Belfast Vet until 7 years ago when my parents moved to Florida. They now live in Florida 6 months and in Maine 6 months. We call up Belfast Vet to have her looked at and they tell us she is not longer a patient, its been too long. Even though they saw her every year from when she was 8 weeks old until she was 7. I explained that we just needed her checked, didn't really need to be a full on new patient, just an old one revisiting. They refused! I re-explained that we think she might be having heart issues or diabetes and just wanted her tested to confirm or deny so we can make decisions on how to best care for her. We were directed to go to an emergency clinic that was FORTY MILES AWAY. I explained its not an emergency, its just an office visit because my mom and the dog will nor be back to Florida (to see vet) until September and that is too long and the dog could be suffering or die. After being EXTREMELY disappointed by Belfast Vet, in then called the other vets...little River, Blake, Seasport, and not ONE OF THEM are accepting new patients. Not one them would listen to what we had occurring and offered to help. Our only option is too spend a crazy amount of time and money to go out of Waldo County and pay for an emergency vet. For a town and county that spend so much of their funds and prides themselves on a displaying a loving, kind, and nurturing environment it must not be geared toward animals because clearly the vets in the area do not care nor have time. Then I wonder...have other vets tried to open shop in the area and get denied based on Belfasts standards of shops and business? Why is there a lack if vets in Waldo County? Why do the vets not come up with a solution to a clear and distinct problem? Why do the vets not have the compassion for an animal in need? I just hope that my moms baby Ellie is able to survive the next few weeks between now and September when we can get her down here to Florida where the vets are aplenty and would go above and beyond for a dog thatbis clearly suffering. Do better Belfast!
Jul 29, 2022
Unconscionable behavior from these people I have a rabbit that can barely breathe with blue gums and a blue tongue they refused us saying they had already had two other emergencies this morning. Every single place around that deals with rabbits has refused us I guess our rabbit gets to die in front of our children thanks so helpful and caring of you shame on you An emergency is just that an emergency
Aug 15, 2022
I've been taking my animals here for a couple years or more. While the care seems to be fine, it isn't excellent. I've had to ask extra questions to get them to check my animals out completely. I often get a slight attitude in all interactions with the Clinical staff (front desk staff has always been wonderful). Poor bedside manner is basically my main complaint. And when you have to pay hundreds of dollars for a basic annual canine wellness exam, it's nice to have a good experience on top of that.
Oct 1, 2020