Belvidere Family Pet Hospital
4.5 (415) 2090 Pearl St, Belvidere, IL 61008, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Belvidere Family Pet 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 | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
I have been bringing my pets here for 20 years. I don't even live in Belvidere any more but I still make the drive. I've dealt with a lot of veterinarians before but this office is truly exceptional. The level of care and compassion is unparalleled. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pets anymore. Fast, friendly, affordable, yet exceptional service. I cannot recommend them highly enough. It's an emotional experience when you need medical care for your pets and the compassion and empathy my pets and I have been shown here is something I will never forget. Thank you for all you do!
posted: 07/23/2023
Back in June 2023 my dog was treated here and had surgery. This animal hospital is very accommodating and was able to get a same day appointment which was excellent. My dogs situation was taken care of and she recovered well. Very glad for the great service here.
posted: 08/13/2023
This place of operation was very clean waiting room, scale,exam rooms, etc I will even say the outside grounds were well maintained. Staff was awesome with my questions as well as the handling of my pet. This is our new Vet Clinic. Thank you for being the best at what you do.
posted: 05/17/2023
This place is amazing! They have Wonderful customer service and even better vets and techs. They were able to handle an emergency situation with our dog and did it in the most kind loving way possible. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.
posted: 06/30/2023
After referring Belvidere Family Pet Hospital to a friend I realized I’ve never made a review. I absolutely recommend this place. Dr. Jokers and Dr. Probst were wonderful to my boys (dogs). I moved to Belvidere a little over 3 years ago (during Covid) and was calling around vets and emergency hospitals in the area for an urgent need. My dog had an eye ulcer and he was in a lot of pain. Every place I had called wanted to make an appointment for days and even weeks out. The walk-in clinics told me it would be a wait time of 12 hours or more. Belvidere Family Hospital staff and doctors understood the pain my dog was in and was able to get me in the same day within a few hours. After that both of my boys were patients at the clinic. Every time I was in there for scheduled appointments I never minded if I had to wait an extra few minutes knowing that they were probably helping out a pet that was worked into the schedule and needed to be seen in an urgent manner. They have always been kind and caring to my boys. Both of my boys (they were elderly in dog years) started having health issues last year and were treated with care and compassion. Dr. Probst was very honest in a kind way with diagnosis and health issues. Urgent calls and text from me were always returned for my boys to be seen, including when it was finally time for them to not suffer anymore. My boys have since then both crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge and the care and compassion from Dr. Probst and the entire staff I will never forget.
posted: 08/04/2023