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Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (135)

5468 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Lakewood, California 2024

Hours:

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 – 5:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

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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	11,713
4.9	Embrace	16,627
4.9	Fetch	10,616
4.2	Figo	2,598
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	9,975
4.9	Lemonade	805
4.6	ManyPets	2,332
4.0	MetLife	625
4.8	Nationwide	21,404
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.5	PetPartners	112
4.3	Pets Best	12,053
4.6	Pumpkin	1,425
4.6	Spot	6,829
4.9	Trupanion	67,550
4.8	Prudent Pet	125

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Leonidas Garcia

This Banfield is a shining beacon of excellence. Each and every employee, from Dr. Singh, to all the vet techs, to the front desk staff, are extremely professional. Appointment availability is extremely reasonable. I appreciate their proactive calls to get my Chihuahua in for her bi-annual wellness exam. Total time that I’ve had to leave my dog at this location is extremely reasonable, usually no more than 3 to 4 hours. Truly remarkable staff at this location. Thank you for taking such good care of my dogs. Also, thank you to the staff that take the time during Christmas to offer photos with Santa.

posted: 06/28/2024

Mookie

Lakewood Banfield provided great care and customer service. They were even able to assist in getting all my pets scheduled in one day, which was very convenient (5). This is important as a different location was not as helpful. All pups were treated and happy little energy cuties. Pretty sure 1 of my doggies got nervous when another girl dog came in for her appointment. Too cute

posted: 01/15/2022

Quiroz Maria

This locations provides kind and great care. There are other locations closer to me but I prefer Lakewood. Ever since coming to this location my cat stopped peeing on himself when at the vet. The care team they have right now… totally worth the drive. Thanks all!

posted: 04/17/2024

William Boylan

My pet became very I'll after boarding. I was unable to get an appointment with my regular Banfield vet - so I called the Lakewood office. They had me bring her in and after an examination prescribed the meds needed. She is doing well. The staff and vet are awesome. I plan on transferring my pet to their practice.

posted: 11/18/2021

It's me, Ms. G

Banfield in Lakewood, CA was the bomb.com! It was my first visit there and my doggie's first exam and service. Yolanda greeted and served me with such professionalism and kindness. The doctor called me to share details of my baby's exam and let me know when she'd be ready for pickup. The tech who brought her out was super friendly and explained all services as well as discussed what I was to do upon bringing my baby home. Everyone and everything was FABULOUS!! As a result, I have changed my account to Lakewood!! My baby girl is doing well and resting comfortably!😊🐕

posted: 06/13/2021

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