Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (181)
5700 Johnston St Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70503, 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: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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.

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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Katherine Thurman

MaxiMillion Rudolph is Pit Bull Terrier, he was 3 weeks old who he came to Banfield. He has received the most Wonderful care, we are so Very Proud... The Assistant and the Doctors all of them are so very Kind and Attentive, and every visit is such a joy to witness and watch them while they work with Max...

posted: 07/31/2024

Kandace S

The veterinarian was I can’t say she was nice. She was acting nice but she didn’t help my dog situation at all. I had for a free visit. There was nothing free about this visit at all. Just to get the veterinarian to walk into the room with 100+ dollars it was obvious she had infections on her paws and she says it’s just due to licking. I watch my dog very closely. It may be due to licking, but absolutely no not all of it, the problem is I am disabled. I’m trying very hard to care for my dog to keep her comfortable and when I noticed what was happening to her, I had to scrape up the money to bring her just to get the vet to glance at her for five minutes it costover $160 and she didn’t do anything. She did was tell me that my dog was licking her paws that’s it!

posted: 12/03/2024

Glenn Mentel

These people care. They care about the pets and they care about the families who own them. In many ways the Lafayette, LA crew have gone above and beyond to help us take the best care of our cat and dog. I cannot recommend Banfield strongly enough. And being located inside of a PetSmart store makes it very convenient when we need to pick up food or hygienic supplies for our pets. All in all it's been a great experience so far.

posted: 06/26/2024

Brooklyn Blanchard

Online they say one free first visit, they literally weighed my dog and said that was the free visit I’m very upset and I ended up paying $112 for them to do a feces swab, They took an hour to come back in the room. When I told them to cancel the plan they got upset and wanted me to leave. Didn’t even give me the results of my dogs test had to ask for it as I left. Then all of a sudden they said that I had an ear exam as well, which they never told me that they did, And made me pay for that as well $50 for a ear swab

posted: 06/14/2024

jamie thompson

I got an email with a coupon for a free visit and exam. I am currently in a tough spot and have been staying with my 2 Shiba Inus in my van off and on since December. They have been happy and healthy until recently when both of them developed a nasty skin condition. I was looking for resources to get them some help and brought my female in to be examined. As soon as they heard "trying to get money together for treatment" it was over. They gave her a diagnosis of flea allergies (with no tests and barely looking at her) and wrote up the estimate I asked for. I tried to get them to look at the giant sore on her neck but they didn't. I told them I did have some money with me but the exam was already over. I was hoping to get her some antibiotics and some advice on treating the wound and keeping her comfortable. I was handed a print out saying "congratulations. Based on today's exam your dogs eyes, lungs, urine, teeth etc. are all healthy and normal." How would they possibly know that if they never checked any of these things. These dogs are my world. I get that this was a free exam but seriously??? They did not seem at all interested in helping my poor baby get better. Just $$$. I am working 3 jobs and saved up enough to get them both treated now and in the future but I will take my money to a vet that actually cares!

posted: 08/04/2019