Banfield Pet Hospital

4.1 (142)
607 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 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 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
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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Juliecita

This place was really accommodating to the urgency that I had with my dog. They squeeze me in last minute when other band Fields were about two to a month week out and booked. The nurse who assisted me was very helpful bubbly and energetic which helped me keep my spirits up. So big thank you to her. Also they were a lot quicker than expected, and the doctor that called me was very informative and letting me know exactly what was going on.

posted: 08/05/2023

Ezalezy 21

I love Banfield but just wish I didn't have to go all the way to San Jose to get care for my babies. I live in Sunnyvale and I enjoyed going to the one in Sunnyvale and Mountain View because it's close. The staff members at the San Jose location are great just a bit to far for me. I also wish that the monthly coverage plan covered more. Other than that Banfield is great thanks for caring for my babies.

posted: 06/15/2023

Jesus Fernando Castanon Onofre (Chuyito)

Took my cat for a full comprehensive exam, these type of exams usually take about 1/2 of the day to complete, even thou I was about 10 mins late, they still took my cat for his appointment. Team Banfield at Coleman, you all rock!!! 🤘🤘

posted: 08/24/2023

jason collins

*** DO NOT ACCEPT 8AM APPOINTMENT *** Very inconsiderate practice of setting all drop off appointments for 8AM. Expect to waste a lot of time. Upon arrival 10 minutes before my appointment time of 8am I realized PetSmart Banfield Pet Hospital wasn't open until 9am. There was already a group of at least 10 people waiting outside with their pet. I noticed a sign in front of the door directing me to call in if my appointment was before 9. Called in and was placed on hold for at least 5-7 minutes. When they finally answered they asked some basic questions and said they'd be out to get my dog asap. I was left out front with the mob of other people (group getting larger by the minute) while staff at turtle pace came out and took one pet at a time to be processed inside before returning for the next pet. My dog finally was taken in at 8:15 am. It is clear to me why Banfield made the choice to have all pets as early as possible. They are trying to insure they always have a pet for their vet(s) to work on and there is nolever any down time. Basically they're controlling labor cost at the expense of their client's time. I recommend to fellow patrons try avoiding 8am drop-off as you'll be stuck wasting your morning. This is the most inefficient method obviously put in place without thought of their client's time. Perhaps try to have Banfield schedule you at 9am after they've processed the multitude of 8am droloffs or perhaps avoid this place altogether opting for a company that cares about customer service. I recommend to Banfield, please consider staggering appointments so your clients aren't standing around outside while your staff struggles to process all of the morning clients that arrived all at one time. I think staggering appointments would streamline the process both both for the workers and the clients and eliminate the chance of a client having to sit outside waiting 25-30 minutes after their scheduled appointment time.

posted: 06/14/2022

Christina Bui

Convenient inside a PetSmart. Next door is the groomers. One stop shop.

posted: 09/20/2023