Banfield Pet Hospital

4.2 (369 reviews)
849 E 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405, 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 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.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

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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Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,228
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,918
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,234
4.8 Nationwide 25,705
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,347
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,867
4.7 Pumpkin 3,545
4.6 Spot 11,586
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

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

4.2

369 reviews

Always friendly staff and service! Wish they had more emergency assistance. Poor Pepper had a hives like reaction to something and they couldn’t see him.

May 5, 2023

They take really good care of my fur baby, and will answer any questions or concerns that I may have. They are receive my fur baby and myself with a very friendly hello, love and smile. Thank you guys for being awesome. Almost forgot love how they give reminder calls before an appointment and the after care call to see how the fur baby is doing.

Apr 5, 2023

I Pay monthly for the wellness plan for my Great Dane. But when I needed an appointment right away to find out why my dog wasn’t eating and was rapidly losing weight, they told me they could get her in to be seen in a WEEK. I took her to Breeze Animal Clinic, her former vet before Banfield, and they saw us right away, diagnosed her with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and got us into the vet cardiologist the very next day, who confirmed severe DCM. I should have known right away this Banfield was not a good fit for us. My other Great Dane almost died from his 12 week vaccines, and they looked at me like I had 3 heads when I told them do not vaccinate him. And even after I said it again and again, the tech kept coming back out saying they would bring out my dogs after they gave THEIR vaccines (meaning both dogs I had left there). Yes, he gets a 3 yr rabies, but that’s it. I never even met the vet, only the tech. I paid for the plan that does dental service, but I’m literally too afraid to have them anesthetized by the folks working there. So I’ve canceled my wellness plan renewal. I had Banfield in Jackson, MS and the vets were great and the service was personalized. This, however, is anything but. Be warned.

May 27, 2023

The cashier I guess was having a bad day. Wasn't too friendly wasn't too Pleasant acted like she didn't want to be there. I know everybody has bad days. I work in the industry where I have to deal with all kind of people and I know it gets hard but you have to leave your problems at home or at the door before you go and start work hope my next visit is better that's if I go back

Mar 18, 2023

Awful experience. My dog needed stitches and they didn't do stitches and sent her home uncovered and said it needs to be aired out. I took her to another vet and she got stitches, drain tubes and medication she should've gotten from Banfield.

May 11, 2023