Banfield Pet Hospital
4 (269) 1276 Carmia Way, North Chesterfield, VA 23235, USAHours:
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:
| 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
If I could do a negative 5 I would. On Saturday a vet tech gave my dog a toxic dose of medication. I had to transport her to another vet to be admitted for care. The clinic has yet to call me with an explanation of what happened or anything. I called today to try to talk to someone about what happened and I was told there was no one I could talk to and to call back tomorrow. Thankfully it seems like my dog will pull through this but this clinic basically poisoned my dog and hasn’t had the decency to call and follow up with me. I am writing this review to help warn other pet parents and hopefully prevent this from happening to someone else. I also tried to call corporate and I was told there was nothing they could do to help me as these types of situations were handled at the hospital level. If no one is holding this place accountable and ensuring steps are being taken to prevent this from happening again, then I have lost all faith in the safety of this organization. I will never be taking my dog to a Banfield hospital ever again.
posted: 03/27/2023
They're usually pretty busy but always helpful and knowledgeable. They take great care of all 3 of my cats. Desk staff are always friendly and very accommodating. Doctors do a great job of communicating visit updates.
posted: 01/22/2023
Shout out to Emma, Alexa, and Jamie. These ladies have worked hard to make our experience the best it could be even though things happen. Will use them again. The practice definitely has its share of issues, but I can see efforts being made for improvement. Not all locations have this level of service! These folks are great!
posted: 05/22/2023
I am a new dog mom and here makes me feel so great about the care the give my pup. The rates are extremely amazing. Seriously this is the place to take your pet if you want the BEST CARE!!! Thank you so much for giving me all the information I need at the beginning of our new family members (ZEUS) journey!
posted: 09/12/2020
I have had the worst experience ever with this store. Today I called and they placed me on hold for 20 minutes. The people at the front desk that are ansering the phones are not customer friendly at all. I still cant believe I was hold for 20 mins. I asked to speak to a Manager and they said a manager is not available all day so there is no to submit my complaint to. I was there yesturday and dropped off a stool sample full of worms. I was told that I had to pay for a fecal exam in advance which I did. And was told that someone would call me back with am update amd what type of medicine I needed to deworm my dog. No one called me at all. After waiting for 20 mins and then was routed to a voice mail. I called back this morning and the front desk receptionist tried to put me on hold again. When I asked for a manager they said no manager is availble. So I asked them about my fecal exam and after being put on hold numerous times the receptionist told me that the Doctor forgot to call me yesturday and there was no worms in the sample. So, they told me to call back again if I saw worms. I had to tell them that I dropped off the sample and there was worms. I was placed on hold again and then they said yes there were worms but it was adult worms and shouldnt have a problem. They prescribed no med and it was as if they lost my dog fecal sample and was making up excuses. Such a horrible experience and I am going to tell everyone DONT GO TO THIS LOCATION!! This is not the first time, the visit before they had me pay for med in advance and then told me they were out of stock and I would have call back and see when they are in stock and stop by again. This is so unprofessional and they always have long lines with a lazy front desk people. This location should be closed down!!
posted: 02/25/2023