Banfield Pet Hospital

4.5 (188)
1241 Point Mallard Pkwy Bldg A-6, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Banfield 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 893
4.5 ASPCA 11,893
4.9 Embrace 18,643
4.9 Fetch 26,442
4.2 Figo 2,619
4.6 Hartville 171
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,218
4.9 Lemonade 808
4.6 ManyPets 2,388
3.9 MetLife 757
4.8 Nationwide 21,412
4.0 Pet Assure 13
4.5 PetPartners 115
4.3 Pets Best 13,070
4.6 Pumpkin 1,717
4.6 Spot 8,238
4.9 Trupanion 61,009
4.8 Prudent Pet 1,895

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Karen Sears

We love Banfield because they give us choices and go beyond to make services as convenient as possible

posted: 11/27/2024

Scottie Pearman

I have used this Vet for over eight years caring for two diffrent animal. Time and time again they have proven to be a complete rip off. This company only offers monthly payment wellness plans for no less than a year agreement. These plans seem to have huge benefits with the coverage and options provided but in reality these plans do not cover anything beyond an annual dental cleaning and one prescription if needed per year. Over the eight years of using this vet they were never able to help in emergency situations. Not one time did they offer a solution or have a walk in opening. They always referred me elsewhere. They do not even have x-ray equipment in house and wanted to charge over $800 for a single X-Ray visit that would need to be scheduled out using a third party to bring a portable X-ray machine to their facility. The X-ray was performed approximately two miles for the Decatur Banfield location at a local vet for half the cost that Banfield could offer.If your pet passes away you are required to pay the full amount out of pocket with additinal fee or continue out the year making the agreed monthly payments. If you need account changes or questions they cannot help you your local Banfield location. You have to call the corporate phone number, request a call back and speak to individuals that know very little English. In my case the auto renewal was not canceled upon request and I am still dealing with trying to terminate my wellness plan that was auto renewed for a deceased pet. The individual i spoke with at corporate also informed me that the local vet uses a diffrent software than corporate uses and thats why the local Banfield was not notified that my dog was deceased and continues to call telling me that my dog is due for shots. The local banfield has called twice about my dogs shots and both times i have informed them that he is deceased. I even called corporate and ensured that auto renewal was not selected months before the wellness plan was scheduled to renew. This place is a complete joke. The sad part is that the staff onsite seem to care about your pet. I have swapped to a family owned Vet and I couldn't be happier. Stop before its to late! Do not sign an agreement with Banfield!

posted: 11/19/2024

Deborah Allen

Awesome experience. Took great care of my baby Khloe. Lynn. Thankful they were open on Saturday. Very nice and friendly staff.

posted: 10/19/2024

Lakin Lovett

Staff is very friendly and helpful with all of our pet need. We chose Banfield because they are open on Saturday, which makes vet visits easy and accessible. They are available by phone to answer questions, remind you of upcoming visits or medical refills. I have two German shepherds and they will see both dogs at the same time, unlike other vets that request you make separate appointments; in case you cannot get an off day to go to the vet you can also drop off your pet in the mornings before work and pick them up on your way home. I highly recommended this business.

posted: 05/15/2018

Staci Shelton

I love Banfields they have always been super great with my pet and are always calling and checking on him asking how he is doing ... They really do care about your pets. And as you can see mine is very spoiled and he is treated like a little king when he is there

posted: 12/16/2021