Banfield Pet Hospital

4.1 (99 reviews)
12654 Poway Rd Unit #12, Poway, CA 92064, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Banfield Pet Hospital

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Banfield Pet Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

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How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,227
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4.9 Fetch 5,909
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
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4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,221
4.8 Nationwide 25,693
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,328
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,865
4.7 Pumpkin 3,539
4.6 Spot 11,570
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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.1

99 reviews

I had the absolute worst vet experience with this clinic. First off I brought my two dogs in for a new patient visit and they kept mixing my dogs up- so much so that they mixed up their rabies vaccines. The front desk people were very rude and Dr. Rexford is the most least compassionate and unexperienced vet I have ever met. She didn’t listen either of my dogs hearts with stethoscope..she didn’t even have a stethoscope with her. One of my dogs is very healthy and didn’t need anything. The other one is showing signs of Cushing’s disease, which Dr. Rexford seemed to know nothing about. I asked her to draw blood and look at my dogs liver values because they were elevated in the past.. and that is a sign of Cushing’s disease and asked her if she had any other recommendations. She said she would draw the blood but didn’t have any other recommendations other than sending me to get an outpatient ultrasound done, which, by the way, it doesn’t happen. The office was unaware when I told them that UC Davis where they sent me does not accept outpatient ultrasounds from other vets. You have to be seen by their internal medicine doctor, who then orders ultrasound which altogether would’ve been about $900. That is insane. Why isn’t this office aware of where they send people and what can and cannot be done. All said and done. I paid well over $200 for basically just two Rabies shots for my dogs because that’s all I got accomplished.. and even those are a headache, because like I said before the vaccines were mixed up. I then had to go find a new vet because I would never go back there, and luckily, I found an amazing one. I told him what happened at Banfield with Dr. Rexford and he was appalled. This new vet was able to pretty much diagnose me dog with Cushing’s disease within a couple days and get her started on the right treatment to get her feeling better! I reached out to the office manager who is less than helpful. The only thing she was able to help me with is getting the rabies vaccines not mixed up.. at least on paper. I am still waiting for a call from the general manager named Jeff who has decided not to call me or any other management from Banfield. On top of all of that I had to go back to this terrible clinic to get NEW rabies vaccine records because I noticed BOTH of my dogs birthdays were wrong on the original ones they gave me. I called on a Wednesday to pick up on Saturday and was told they would be waiting for me at the front desk. On Saturday they had no idea what I was there to pick up, there was nothing left for me and just like before they had no idea about anything. The girl who was filling in as “manager” call me later on that day and said she was sorry for the mistake and she said she was going to refund me for the rabies vaccine since I had to get a new one and the office visit since I had to go to a different vet x2 dogs. This was weeks ago and I still never have received this refund. This just reaffirmed how horrible this clinic is. Whatever you do, I would avoid this clinic at all cost and if all Banfield clinics are like this, I would definitely recommend skipping all of them.

Aug 15, 2023

The receptionist - Alexa - was unbelievably rude when I called to schedule an appointment. I gave my phone number - she couldn't find the account and told me I had to figure it out and call her back. She wouldn't look up the account any other way. Then, after pushing, she found it and told me it was my fault because I gave her a different name. But she never asked for my name - she asked for my phone number. She then suggested it was probably under my husband's name - I don't have a husband. Turns out - it was under the correct phone number despite her talking to me like I'm an idiot. Definitely didn't need that when all I wanted was a day and time to bring my dog in.

Aug 5, 2023

HIGLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Banfield! They took such amazing care of me and my dog Rossco! He had to have all his teeth removed cause he's a old man and they were giving him problems! They got me right in and also took such good care of him while he was there! They were very communicative with me about the everything and also didn't charged me a arm and a leg!!! They worked with me alot on the price! And I absolutely love them for that!!!

Jun 20, 2023

Easy to get into. Great customer service. Always on top of my pets care.

Jul 12, 2023

They are THE best. I would trust all of the vets there with any of my pets. I have a cat and 3 dogs, and have seen every vet in the office on some occasion or another. Every Vet has treated us with care and compassion, and the Vet Techs are phenomenal. Even though some are allergic to cats, they still hold and care for my cat like it was their cat, and its very comforting to know that. My animals actually enjoy vet visits, which they never did before Banfield.

Mar 8, 2018