Banfield Pet Hospital

3.5 (185 reviews)
223 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909, USA

Hours

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 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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4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,232
4.9 Embrace 19,979
4.9 Fetch 5,924
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,375
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,290
4.8 Nationwide 25,718
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,355
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,868
4.7 Pumpkin 3,556
4.6 Spot 11,604
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

3.5

185 reviews

I took my 2 month old kitten there. For their check up and vaccinations. They said that she was healthy. There was nothing wrong then 2 days later. I noticed that she has fleas. Now both my cats have fleas. I'm having such a hard time getting rid of it. Also, I've tried calling them so many times and no one's answering or returning my phone calls. That's just frustrating. Because, how are you not gonna have a clean environment that we're bringing our animals too. And then no one's answering the phone, the phone. All in all, I do not recommend. I've used banned field in the past. But I definitely will not be going back. I'm gonna have to find a new vet. And cancel my plan.

Aug 20, 2023

This is hands down the worst of all the Banfields. We move a lot and have been seen at quite a few. They rarely answer the phone ( I'm sure they are under staffed, I get it). I literally called for 3 hours from the minute the store opened with no answer. Then I drove to the store and called while standing in the lobby. They had the ringers off on all the phones. When I asked if my Pup could be seen, they responded that they were booked and to try calling in the morning. Ya, the exact thing I had previously tried to do! They don't call to tell you about wellness plan services that are due. The veterinarian is brief and brushes you off quickly because he is over booked. Instead of getting an appointment I get told to go try other pet hospitals. I don't want to pay a million dollars to go to a pet hospital, that is why I purchased the wellness plan. They need to hire more people to ensure members can be seen in a reasonable amount of time.

Jul 26, 2023

Very disorganized. My dog had an appointment and I was told would be an in-person appointment, swift, and would NOT be a drop-off. We took our schnauzer there today for said appointment, and they said it would be a drop-off. My dog is 15 years old, heart challenges, and has awful anxiety. They should follow up with a phone call ahead of time if they are going to change appointment settings. I’m in the military, and we have been to several Banfields across the United States based on my military assignment. This is by far the worse Banfield. Do yourself a favor and find another vet. Also, we have had their wellness plan for over ten years.

Jun 16, 2023

We have been member for over 8 years, in the past three years we have noticed a sharp decline in customer service. For the first couple of years we would call and get an answer, scheduling was easy, and we loved our care. Over the past years it's been nearly impossible to get ahold of someone, when we do we're always being put on hold, and appointments are weeks out. On top of that because this is a corporation, when you try to cancel you spend hours on hold lines. We cancelled after spending over 6 hours on hold lines, find out that they didn't in fact cancel and now we are having to go through it all again. I would love to recommend them because for several years they took wonderful care of our dogs, and every time we are in office they are wonderful. But unfortunately due to understaffing they cant keep up with the demands of the area and can provide customer service or help when needed.

Jul 5, 2023

I like the Banfield Clinic, the staff is friendly and helpful. However, it seems that they always find something extra to charge for outside of what's covered by their Wellness Plan. In which they spring those charges on you last minute. Know that if you have your pet spayed or neutered under the plan, there is an additional fee for a special collar & pain meds that have to be paid out of pocket and they don't tell you this until a day or 2 prior to the appointment, when they call to confirm. They also can't tell you prices upfront, you won't know until services have been rendered. Medicines for pain or illness are not included in the wellness plan.

May 24, 2023