Banfield Pet Hospital
4.4 (313) 6248 Commerce Palms Dr, Tampa, FL 33647, USAHours:
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 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,109 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,919 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,554 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,913 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,498 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,886 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,601 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Both vets my little girl has seen here in the past couple of weeks were excellent, and so were the vet techs. The senior wellness package is well worth the money, considering all you get with it and how important it is to keep up with bloodwork, health testing, and everything else when you have a senior furbaby. It definitely gives me a peace of mind getting all the tests done to ensure if she develops anything that it is caught early. I find the wellness package a better deal than pet insurance, considering there is usually a deductible of at least $500 when you have pet insurance. And premiums have skyrocketed in the past few years. I paid $2,000 in premiums in two years for her old pet insurance and never got any use out of it. The wellness package gives you discounts on services that are not part of the plan and also pays the office visit cost. I only spent $17 for her second visit but then asked them to take care of her anal glands. She had an issue that may or may not have been a reaction to her nasal Bordetella, but she is on the mend now regardless of what the cause was. The vet informed me during her wellness visit that it could cause mild nasal issues, but that if they didn’t go away in a few days to come back. They started a day or so after getting the vaccine and only got worse instead of better. If it were a reaction to the vaccine, it could have been partly due to her age. Or else it could’ve been something else entirely. She never really needed the Bordetella vaccine where we used to live, but in this state it is definitely a must.There are so many dogs compared to where we used to live. Which is a good thing, but it also comes with the risk of pups getting something from another pup. Especially for an older pup like her. It could have been that it was her first Bordetella vaccine in a really long time, since it has been years since she’s had one. Or it could have been something else entirely. She’s got more of a social life down here, so she definitely needs to be vaccinated against it. She’s on the mend, and that’s what counts. She’ll be able to see all her puppy friends soon enough, once whatever is going on with her clears up. She’s been taking her meds like a good girl, as long as I wrap them in cheese and get the cheese to melt a little for a second with my fingers into a little ball.
posted: 10/21/2025
Dr. Piper and her team were amazing! They took great care of my frenchie tutu during his teeth extractions and were so kind and easy to talk to. You can tell they really care about the animals they treat. I’m super thankful for them!
posted: 10/10/2025
Rue B. is an excellent groomer and my little Kyia (pronounce Kia), absolutely lives her. Rue is funny, friendly, very loving and extremely skilled. I adore her because she takes such great care of my furbaby.
posted: 09/25/2025
I was very pleased at the care my Sonny/cat received at Banfield hospital recently. Sonny is diabetic and has to be monitored/cared for in a timely manner which they’ve done. He’s better all because of the caring staff at Banfield.
posted: 10/29/2025
Depending on which vet you get, the service can be good or bad. Went through twice times with three new kittens they could not figure out what was wrong with one of the kittens. She had a cough. Also signed up for the maintenance plan, when we realized it wasn’t worth the money. Tried to cancel several times, they send you to an 800 number where you get to speak to someone from India. The store will not cancel the maintenance plan. They refer you back to. The 800 number. They keep charging the credit card and not cancel the plan as requested. Had to call credit card company up and cancel my entire card. Still trying to cancel the service plan with Banfield. this is a total scam
posted: 09/28/2025
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