Banfield Pet Hospital
3.8 (81) 8287 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 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:
| 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
We’ve been bringing our family dog here ever since we got him 6+ years ago. The staff has always been so kind and thorough and they always take their time to answer your questions. The ladies in the front always have the friendliest demeanor and the doctors here always explain clearly what is going on and what they did. Thank you!
posted: 10/06/2023
Very kind and compassionate staff. Makes a world of a difference to your pet. We do the puppy OWP. Gets a good bang for your buck
posted: 09/12/2023
The Lombard Illinois crew is simply the best! Great care for my two new mini Bernedoodles! I travel frequently so I have a need to have fluid vet availability in a variety of locales throughout the midwest! I purchased the wellness plans for both pups, which also includes spay/ neuter and all vaccines, etc. Hope all locations as wonderful as Lombard/ Downers Grove, Illinois on Butterfield Avenue! Thank you!
posted: 05/02/2022
I've been postponing my review for almost 6 months now in hope that my kitten will recover from the damage done in Banfield Clinic in Niles and that I will just forget about it. Sadly my kitten is still suffering and she did ever since I took her to Dr. Ravi Kumar Arvapalli, and I cannot get over the fact that that doctor still sees animals on a daily basis. First of I took my kitten to the Clinic for sudden overnight high fever and sneezing. She was almost 4 weeks old. Doctor was so unskilled that his technician found that my kitten had the worm in her neck, while the doctor did not suspect anything. I was happy someone found it so at the time it really didn't matter to me. Two days later my kitten becomes very ill. The worm used to be on the left side of the kittens neck, and what a "coincidence" that all of a sudden my kitten starts having her neck very tilted towards left. She started spinning in circles to the left. Shortly after (matter of a day or so) she becomes partially paralyzed on her upper left body. Left paw stopped functioning. I took her back to Dr. Ravi Kumar Arvapalli. He did some tests that did not give us any answers. Doctor did not have any answers neither. My husband and I started asking if maybe it is some reaction to some of the meds or treatments these previous days, since she was a totally different cat from the moment doctor saw her for the first time. We just asked, we are no conspiracy theorists but people who think, and ask questions since no one was able to help our suffering kitten. Doctor then said with no consideration to the sick cat or our worry: "Then stop giving her medication if you think it's harming her". Soon after, we got our answers from another veterinarian. Out kitten suffered from Cuterebra toxicity. That is the worm our kitten had in her neck. That type of larvae was supposed to be removed whole - not squeezed like it was in our kitten's case. After the technician removed the worms head with the tweezers they all kept squeezing it out. The worm released toxins that traveled to our kitten's brain. I wouldn't be typing this long review if Dr. Ravi Kumar Arvapalli showed any compassion, skill, if he cared at all. But he didn't. No answers but surely we got charged and no questions asked we paid. He damaged our cat for life and did not even follow up. I was concerned, sad and very worried and he brushed me off to stop giving her medication if I believe it's making her sick. What sentence is that? What a claim? I am not a delusional caretaker. I just wanted to know what is wrong with my loved little being. That treatment and medical error is cruel and unethical. In this same clinic they claimed my cat is blind - she sees very well - she finds even the thinnest transparent treads poking out from the woven table pads and usually entertains her self with it for a while. Doctor also blamed everything on inheritance from the mother cat since my kitten was not from the breeder but rescue cat from the street - tests proved him wrong, and another vet proved he is lacking professional skill and that he got my kitten to where she is today. Awful doctor. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone. Don't let him touch your pets. He is dangerous. And for his concern all cats found and rescued by descent citizens from the street are not feral. Most of them are being thrown out by cruel humans, with lack of compassion. On December 27th 2021 my forever baby cat fell into her eternal sleep. Her whole life she's been sick. Due to a brain toxicity caused by Dr. Ravi Kumar Arvapalli's lack of knowledge. In the end she started getting bad seizures. Be careful where you take your pets. Some of the people you trust to care for your pets may ruin your pet's lives forever 💔
posted: 03/28/2022
Took my 10 year old dog there today for a flu shot. In addition, they addressed a few other concerns. The doctor was so thorough. She took her time and explained all her decisions with me. The young ladies at check in were as nice as could be. I’m switching my dog to this practice.
posted: 10/18/2022