Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (164)
2401 W State Rd 434 Ste E-137, Longwood, FL 32779, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 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 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Rocco A

I don't understand whats happening to this location. The vets from years past were great. I never had an issue. Ive been going to this location for over 8 years now. In the last few months a new vet has shown up, replacing the one we love, and she seems to be a money making machine. EVERYTHING needs a test, everytime. Oh, the medicine was working correctly? Well, we need to test every month to make sure its still working fine. What? Can you please authorize my pets pill purchase online, its been 5 days. Oh, you need to come in and test. I want to be clear, they are great for my dog. Sometimes its a pain with them, but they do a great job with her. Its my cat. She is 18. She needs these pills to live. I signed up for the wellness plan against their wishes, because they thought it was a bad idea to put a 18 year old cat on a plan. Within one year they wanted to test 3 times for the same exact medication. THREE TIMES. Whats the point? She 18 and needs these pills to live. I'm paying your monthly fee for services I really don't need and still getting thrown through the ringer. Either Banfield is increasing their prices for their wellness plan and making their vets charge and charge and charge for anything extra... or this new vet is a money making machine and works off getting bonuses for the amount of money she can bring into this location. Im beyond frustrated with this place and its mainly due to the new vet. The staff is great. I have never had a problem with them. They are courteous and helpful in every way. But it seems like their directives on what can and cant be done are simple... bring in more money

posted: 09/21/2023

Katie Rose

Everyone here is sooooo amazing! They treat me & my old girl Mindy like we’re part of their family! She’s 13 (almost 14) and has to get fluids twice a week due to kidney disease. They always get her in when I call to make her an appointment and are always super attentive and super sweet about everything, even if it’s just because she looks at me funny one day LOL! I’m a dog groomer and whenever any of my clients are looking for a vet recommendation, I always tell them to come here! 10/10 recommend this place for your pets care & needs

posted: 01/07/2023

Justin Lanier

Great vet. Especially for first time pet owners or anyone with a new puppy. The puppy plan is a huge weight off for that first year

posted: 08/27/2023

Chelsey Cabrera

The ENTIRE staff are so amazing! My baby Luna is a happy hyper pup, and they took good care of the both of us and made sure the experience was great! Dr. Roman, April, and Jacob and there is another tech( I’m sorry I can’t recall her name) but everyone is so genuinely so kind!

posted: 02/06/2023

glpolli1

We got to this Office after our primary one was completely booked for the day and they sent us here. Its been 3 months and I can't be more happy. Since day one I transferred all the records and made them our main veterinary office. Dr. G is amazing!! I'm just glad we found him, he knew what was happening with my baby without literally touching her on the first visit, just reading at the medical record and listening to my concerns at that moment. Of course, some tests confirm his suspicious. He's just awesome and know very well what he's doing. It was the perfect time and the perfect place to be. Dr. Correa is right by Dr. G also. She's amazing too. We met Dr. Roman last time and we loved her too. The staff is amazing too. They're like a family. They all know my sugar baby when we go, even through the phone. I love the attention and how they made me feel that they really care and we are not just another patient. Instead of 5/5 stars, I will give them 10/5. Very well deserved it! :)

posted: 11/11/2019