Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (191)
4030 Manzanita Ave Ste B, Carmichael, CA 95608, 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 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,714
4.9 Embrace 16,675
4.9 Fetch 11,124
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,976
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,335
4.0 MetLife 626
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,058
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,848
4.9 Trupanion 67,964
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?

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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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Judy Ann Fingado

I am so pleased with Dr. Mary Watson. She addressed all of Honey's issues. I feel confident in the care my fur baby received today at the Carmichael Banfield. i am so happy with the service i received here that I have made it my home vet clinic.

posted: 09/07/2023

Madeline L

Customer service has gone away down. We love Dr. Watson, and she's the only reason why we stay. But for the past 5-6 months, it's been really hard to get prescription refills. I call and about 90% of the time they have to put me on hold. The hold lasts more than 10 min. I'm on hold right now. It's been 17:12 min. They answer and say "1 client ahead of you" or "place you on a quick hold". There was one time I had to drive to 2 different locations and get a refill. They said on the phone that they will get the refill ordered and that I can go to another location that day and pick it up. Well (pause. The call went to an automated voice answering message and prompted me to press 0 to reach them again. It rang and went to a voicemail option so I hung up. That happened at 20 min on hold) anyway I went to the second location and they called the first location to verify. They later said the order was in but I couldnt get it at another location, and have to go back to pick it up. After this 20 min hold to prompt a voicemail, changing my star rating to 2 stars... Sad.

posted: 08/07/2023

Tracy Ganow

0 STARS Terrible customer service. They lie and do not do the procedures they are paid to do. Confirm your appointment only to have you show up and tell you to bring the cats back 6 hours later. I have a wellness plan on my dog and cats. They can not handle my dog and 1 cat so I have to spend extra to sedate. They still couldn't perform the services so I have to sedate and be in the room to help them. I've been to other sites and will have to change locations as they make you pay for the policy on a contract even though they do not hold up their end.

posted: 06/17/2023

Rex Anderson

Dr. Wattson is an unbelievable individual she found things that I didn't see and helped Sandie to feel better even though my dog doesn't ever complain or whine she's my service dog and I love her so much.

posted: 05/18/2022

Heidi Newcomb

Snuggles loves going to the vet and has a great time! They give him the card he needs and add a dose of pets and scratches.

posted: 08/05/2023