Banfield Pet Hospital

4 (193)
300 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, 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 11,624
4.9 Embrace 15,963
4.9 Fetch 2,736
4.2 Figo 2,588
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,925
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,311
4.1 MetLife 601
4.8 Nationwide 21,402
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 11,962
4.6 Pumpkin 1,390
4.6 Spot 6,561
4.9 Trupanion 60,433
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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Camerin Czyzewski

Last week I brought my 17 year old poodle here to have put to sleep due to declining health. The staff was very caring and understanding! They helped her to make her transition as smooth as possible!

posted: 09/04/2023

Michele Lennan

This Banfield location has the most sweet and compassionate staff. I believe her name was Melissa or Maria…she went above and beyond help me get information and contact customer service, in order to rectify another situation that happened at a different Banfield hospital. She truly is the sweetest person I have spoke to at Banfield!

posted: 09/27/2023

Arline Marino

They are thief! I had a visit today for my kitten. The vet visited him and he prescribed 2 medication. When I got home I noticed I had the same medications at home which I used previously to my other cat. I called them right after, so about 20 min after his visit and I asked if I can return them (since all medications are very expensive) back, they said for the policy we cannot accept them after leave the hospital. Beside that I checked online and the same medications are very cheaper than those. So if they prescribe you a medications please check online first cause you will find it cheaper price!

posted: 10/25/2023

John Salvador

Banfield made a miracle for us, especially for Pet Travel / USDA Health Certificate. Let me start off that all the staff and one of the partner Vets, Doctor Anna Bernstein are super compassionate and are very eager to help. Even better, their prices are spot on and have no overcharges needed nor would they want to give unnecessary service unlike other Vets these days. Long story short, our appointment for another Vet for pet travel did not work out due to disagreement with layover rules. This vet was even trying to charge us more than a $1000 for services that they wanted to do plus extra charge for "expediting" in 10 days. Mind you, majority of EU countries require certificate WITHIN 10 days. We have called the layover country and even the airport terminal's Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Agency. And after running out of a very short window of time for USDA Health Certificate for our travel for our wedding to the Philippines, they were the ONLY Vet that was willing to take us across the entire New Jersey after the whole fiasco with a corporate Vet that we had an appointment. Mind you, USDA health certificates expire in 10 days and that's how short of a window you have for pet travel. She walked us through the process without jumping through any hoops unlike what other Vets were making it out into and even showed us requirements between Philippines, the layover in Korea and any layover rules right in the USDA website that Vets check before signing off. She was the only one that we found who was willing to create the electronic submission through USDA's VEHCS system (will make your submission much faster than mailing given that your destination country accepts electronic copy of the Heatlh Cert). I am forever grateful to Banfield Pet Hospital. We received the electronic copy of the the Health Certificate the next day signed by her and electronically stamped by USDA which was 1 business day away from our flight and we can spend our weekend before our flight and wedding with a lot less stress.

posted: 11/03/2023

James Sulva

They helped my Lily she's my little polar bear.

posted: 12/02/2023