Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (188)
5864 Red Bug Lake Rd Bay #5864, Winter Springs, FL 32708, 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 – 5:00 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 11,756
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.

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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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Marysabel Perez

I have been bringing my dog here for over a year even though this location is almost 1 hour away from home. I have always had a good experience with the staff and the doctors. Also the Wellness Plan has help a lot when it comes to his Comprehensive exams, Vaccines and Labs. Very satisfied with this location. This time around Dr . Ezequiel Montanez-Rivera and his assistant I think her name was Sarah were really helpful and knowledgeable and were able to care and resolved my fur baby issues, very communicative as well since I did a Drop-off. Thank you!

posted: 10/14/2024

Faith McFarland

I’m writing this from the parking lot as I cannot believe how amazing this location is! I tried to get my dog Lily into a visit at her usual vet as she was sick multiple times throughout the night, but unfortunately they couldn’t get her in; however, they recommended I call the Winter Springs Banfield location. I called and spoke with multiple great people including Taylor and Dr. E (and I’m sure others but I can’t remember all their names!) but the absolute hero of my day today was Sarah who talked me through Lily’s symptoms, got approval from the Dr. I could bring her in today, and was so genuinely nice, helpful, and patient with me. the office was able to get her in and out in just a few hours and gave me detailed instructions on her recovery and medicines. Sarah’s kind demeanor reduced my stress significantly. Although this isn’t my usual location I will absolutely be adding Winter Springs as a usual after such an amazing visit. Thank you to Sarah, Dr. E, Taylor, and everyone else who helped my dog (and me!) feel so much better today!❤️

posted: 08/31/2024

Tom Conner

The staff is nice and polite; they deserve more stars. However, we were charged nearly $1,200 for essentially a constipated cat. We brought her in because she was obviously in pain and told them she had trouble with a small BM earlier in the day. It's hard to believe that X-rays and blood tests were required to diagnose this. When we picked her up we were told she had a large bowel movement and that pretty much solved the issue. They seem more interested in selling their monthly cost care plan and to me this felt like we were charged more because we did not want the continual care plan. This is my opinion, check my profile, I am a regular contributor with very few low star reviews.

posted: 08/06/2024

Niurka Rivera

I thank the staff at 5864 Red Bug Lake Rd Bay #5864, Winter Springs, FL 32708. Yesterday, I took my girl for a dental cleaning. They understood that my Luna suffers of separation anxiety and did their best to clean her teeth first time in the morning allowing me to pick her up early, within the safe observation time frame. I feel they prioritized her due to her anxiety. I appreciate it very much! By the way, I am not sure Dr. Eskander performed Luna’s cleaning yesterday, but he is an amazing doctor.

posted: 03/20/2024

Cristian Bernal M.

Horrible service. inoperative people. They wanted to charge me more than the plan my wife signed up for. I supposedly went to look for her and lost 2 hours of my work due to their ineffectiveness. They said they took x-rays but when I asked them for the file to have it as a backup for my insurance they told me that the system crashed. A shame for staff and company. A complete shame . Atte..The Ginger Dog father. They will know who I am

posted: 07/26/2024