Banfield Pet Hospital
3.9 (51) 1380 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole, CA 94564, USAHours:
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
I've been bringing my baby here since 2010, when she was 8wks old. She loves the staff, and they take really good care of her. I'm not a fan of the corporate change in policies & reduction in staff. We used to get same day appointments, especially when its medically urgent, now we have to wait a week or 2 to her in. I have to use a back up vet for emergencies.
posted: 12/04/2018
I called to find out what to do about my pet dog passing away...I felt so helpless...the girl answered my call and just hearing the kindness in her voice brought me a calmness I needed. She advised me, gave me costs but more importantly her being kind and with a gentleness about her was what I needed. I only wish I had asked her name. I need to thank her for all she did for me...which she did 100%.
posted: 03/21/2021
Very unfair policy -- they cancelled my appointment because I was 15 minutes late, even though the reason I was late was only because it was very hard to find -- no signs anywhere in the mall in which it's located except on their storefront, which is tucked away behind Panera bread. It's NOT located in a PetSmart so don't look for the PetSmart. I called them for directions when I was 5 minutes late, but since it took me 12 more minutes to find them they refused to see my limping cat. Unfair and crummy business practice for a place that claims to care about your pets. :(
posted: 11/29/2021
Love this vet hospital in pets mart. They are very caring and knowledgeable. I wish they had a dart gun so they could use it to put my dog to sleep so he could get a x ray and get his ear medication, anal glands done, nails cut. God please Lord help us.
posted: 10/28/2020
Horrible customer service and overall incompetent. Spent 20 minutes trying to make an appointment for a dental. They even called the day before. But no one checked my plan till the day of at 7am to find that the dental wasn't covered. Overall they just stuff your animal with useless test and uneccessary medication for profit. They do medical tests and give antibiotics/vaccines before they even get the results of the medical tests. Biggest waste of time and money.
posted: 03/06/2017