Banfield Pet Hospital

3.7 (113)
21311 Victory Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303, 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: 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 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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saba saboori

The front desk is so rude and doesn’t try to help us at all! what ever I asked her she was trying to answer disappointing. She said if your dog doesn’t need dental cleaning Dr will do it because this appointment made because of dental cleaning and it was surprising for the dr! He agreed to me and didn’t do cleaning! but she was keep saying no we can’t!the dr is not here and he was there I had Dr appointment on 7:30 AM on Monday may 1st and dr called me to talk about my dog and her condition but when I was calling back him it didn’t work because technically the hospital was closed! So I asked her to let Dr know I’m here and she was keep ignoring me. This is my last time being here either cancel her plan or try other locations but never back here. I am so disappointed from Banfield hospital canoga park.

posted: 05/01/2023

Briauna Johnson

I called this Banfield location three times and left 2 voicemails. It has been a week and I have not received a call back despite me stating on the voicemail this was a time sensitive manner and despite being a Banfield customer for 5 years. I was calling this Banfield location for a second opinion regarding advice from another Banfield location that has not allowed me to see a physician for 3 YEARS face-to-face and I only speak to vet techs. Altogether, I am unsatisfied with the company in general in regards to customer service. Our pets are our family and we would like them to be treated as such. Answering your phone/calling customers back is the bare minimum.

posted: 06/27/2023

Kyle Westmore

Quality has gone down hill in the last 5 years. My dog was very sick and I wanted to take her in for a check up. I called every 2 hours to check in on her and each time they would say they haven't got to her. They finally got to her AFTER closing hours, they diagnosed her with thyroid cancer and said she was extremely dehydrated ( maybe because she was ignored in a cage all day) after the appointment my dog stopped eating. I reached back out to the vet next day and they didn't seem to have any ideas so I asked about force feeding and they acted like they didnt even think of it. They recommended nutrical which is not ment for force feeding. After speaking with a other vet she was given a high calorie food and syringe to force feed. She eneded up passing after a week of not feeling good because of the lack of effort put behind Banfield, she never even made it to the cancer specialist. Sometimes it would take hours for them to even call me back.

posted: 10/02/2022

Lior Dar

The quality of Banfield seem to have diminished over the years.. They do not have enough staff.. waiting on hold multiple times on the phone for close to an hour! Not being able to SEE a vet in person for almost 3 years!!! due to COVID, I get it, but their policy remains the same, while other places you CAN actually see the vet in person, talk to them, better understand what is happening. With Banfield, its all drop off appointments, you can never actually see the vet, which makes the experience far less attractive. On top of it, the vets keep changing and you can never build a relationship between the dog, the vet, and the dog owner. After being with Banfield for almost 9 years, looks like its time to find a more caring environment, where the dogs are treated with more care, and where you can build a rapport with the Dr.

posted: 08/05/2022

Tamera Douglas-Ives

Self-Serve Pet Washing/Grooming. Store Vet Services Adoption Center with Pets Present Small Animal Purchases (Birds, Guinea Pigs...)

posted: 03/25/2023