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Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 457 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(457) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews
457
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What recent reviews say

Sploot Belmar earns consistent praise for staff who explain treatment options clearly and make nervous pets feel safe. Vets and technicians like Kortnee, Dr. Parker, and Dr. Sylvia Berns balance expertise with genuine kindness, especially with elderly and anxious animals. The clinic values transparency and affordability. One notable concern: a patient reported a $600-1000 phone estimate for dental extraction that jumped to $2300-4200 at evaluation, undermining trust in pricing guidance.

Extended hours and same-day emergency capacity appeal to busy owners. The clinic's Fear Free certification and membership programs reflect their stated approach. Staff touches like "Certificates of Bravery" for vaccines add personality without obscuring the core offer: competent care paired with unhurried communication. A single overwhelmed-visit complaint and pricing friction suggest occasional inconsistency in execution despite the overwhelmingly positive trend.

Praised for
  • skilled, knowledgeable vets
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • transparent pricing and cost breakdown
  • good with anxious and senior pets
  • efficient emergency and urgent care
  • welcoming, cozy clinic atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • significant pricing discrepancies between phone quote and in-person evaluation
  • occasional rushed or deprioritized visits
  • inconsistent cost estimates
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Best for: Owners of anxious or senior pets seeking unhurried, transparent care and extended hours.
Think twice if: Pricing estimates over the phone may differ significantly from in-person evaluations; confirm costs in writing before dental or complex procedures.

Strengths

  • Extended hours with same-day emergency availability
  • Fear Free certified approach to anxious pets
  • Staff explain all options and costs before proceeding
  • Membership and vaccine packages at affordable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Parker, Dr. Sylvia Berns, Dr. Bryan, Kortnee, Kortney C, and other named staff appear repeatedly in positive reviews
  • Emergency surgery performed same-day on a Sunday
  • Dental cleanings with real-time communication to owner
  • Fear Free certification
  • Membership programs available
  • Certificates of Bravery (hand-drawn, character-based) given to pets after vaccinations

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough evaluations, clear explanations of symptoms and treatment plans, and unhurried communication consistently praised.
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental cleanings noted for staff attentiveness and real-time updates; one case of sharp price discrepancy ($600-1000 phone quote vs. $2300-4200 in-person).
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day emergency surgery on weekends; extended hours valued; one complaint about feeling deprioritized during a busy visit.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay, neuter, and emergency surgery performed; praised for competence and clear pre-procedure cost breakdown.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Vaccination services at affordable pricing; membership and package options; vaccine appointments include engaging staff touches.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Implied by website listing; no direct review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are they open on weekends and evenings?
Yes. Their website lists seven days of hours, and reviewers mention extended hours and same-day emergency service available on Sundays.
What does a first visit cost?
Their website offers $50 off for new members on the first appointment. Wellness exams have been described by patients as reasonably priced, though complex procedures like dental extractions may vary significantly from initial estimates.
Do they have experience with anxious or senior pets?
Yes. Reviewers consistently praise staff for building trust with nervous animals and for compassionate, unhurried care of elderly pets, with clear explanation of options.
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Last updated 2026-07-10