Bellson Animal Hospital

Columbia, IL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service

Serving Our Community for more than 30 years. Since 1991 we have provided skilled veterinary medicine and compassionate care to dogs, cats, horses and pocket pets in Columbia, IL and surrounding areas. Whether your pet is in for an annual wellness examination or needs advanced surgical care, we meet your pet's unique needs and deliver high-quality veterinary care

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
11
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

in-house diagnostic laboratoryadvanced radiology equipment including dental radiographymodern surgical suitedigital X-raysmodern anesthetic technology

Services in detail

Advanced DiagnosticsDentistryEmergency CareEquine CareExotic Animal CareGeneral ServicesMicrochippingPreventative CareSenior WellnessSurgical ServicesDigital X-raysDental CareAnnual Coggins TestingWellnessSpay/NeuterVaccination

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationIllinois Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Association of Equine PractitionersAVMAMVMAISVMAAHSAAFP

Appointments & hours

Mon – Thu: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-12pm Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Bellson Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Bellson Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Bellson Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Bellson Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Bellson Animal Hospital offer?+

Bellson Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Bellson Animal Hospital established?+

Bellson Animal Hospital has served the Columbia, IL community since 1991.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 136 reviews

Bellson Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice that provides comprehensive primary, surgical, and emergency care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets like rabbits. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient, taking the time to thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options. The facility is praised for its gentle handling of anxious pets, strong follow-up care after procedures, and accommodating scheduling for urgent visits. While the majority of visitors report positive experiences with the staff and doctors, some note that services can be relatively expensive compared to other local options.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.