Banfield Pet Hospital

3.9 (175)
4023 Lavista Rd Suite 233, Tucker, GA 30084, 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 – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Adam Benefield

Brought my sweet Coops McGoots in today due mostly to me being extremely worrisome but as well as some minor stomach issues he was having... Christian and Dr. Walker were the absolute best! They both took their time to talk with me, answered all of my questions, and didn't try to up-sell me on things that weren't necessary. I used the free visit coupon from the Banfield website, but I will definitely pay the next time I need to bring him in because of the great services they provided. Thank you guys!

posted: 09/15/2023

Niyah Wright

I just want to praise the staff at banfield. Angela was awesome! And the gentlemen that was there(I didn’t catch his name) he was great. Will definitely go back if my pup has anymore issues

posted: 06/23/2023

Nicholas DeGroote

The best Banfield location in Atlanta! I’ve been to so many other locations and have never had a staff that was as caring, compassionate, and helpful as the staff at Tucker. I brought my cat who suddenly could not use her back legs to another Banfield location earlier in the day and the vet there recommended euthanasia without checking her out throughly. I wanted a second opinion and came to the Tucker location and my cat was treated with such care and concern. The front staff reassured me she would get the time she needs with the vet. When we were finally seen, Dr. Adil went above and beyond. He said she just had arthritis as almost old cats do. He spent nearly 30 minutes with my cat to check every system and answer my questions. He said he would absolutely not recommend euthanasia and she likely just needs a pain injection to help with her arthritis.The morning after, she was walking around and had completely rebounded. He even called me before the clinic opened to check on her. Dr. Adil and the Tucker staff saved my cat’s life.

posted: 07/25/2023

Emily Norton

We just moved to the area and have always had good experiences at our previous Banfield location. I really wanted to like the location in Tucker since it's closest to our home and got decent reviews but after taking my dog in for a visit today I will not be back. I felt rushed from the get-go with the front desk staff which was not great but I was willing to disregard if we really liked the doctor. Unfortunately this was not the case. I don't think there was one sentence I was able to get out fully without the doctor (Dr. Adil) interrupting me. I felt rushed, condescended, and not listened to during the entire post-appointment debrief. I would recommend taking your pet to another Banfield location instead.

posted: 03/22/2023

Alison Dellinger

DO NOT ENROLL IN THEIR WELLNESS PLAN! When my dog had a medical emergency, I called my local Banfield to get him an appointment ASAP. They were not able to see him for a few hours, so they referred us to the emergency vet near by. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our boy home. Almost $1300 later and we decided to put him down due to his very poor prognosis. A week after his passing I called Banfield corporate to remove him from the wellness plan we activated him only 6 weeks earlier. They said I am responsible to pay the remaining 11 months of the wellness plan or pay for his services from the previous month at cost, which ever is cheaper. In our case, it was less expensive to pay for the 11 remaining months of the wellness plan. I was absolutely dumb founded. I am grieving the loss of our dog and Banfield corporate wants me to continue paying for his care through the rest of the year or pay the cost of his original treatment without the plan discounts JUST so they can reach their bottom line. I am disgusted by the lack of compassion this veterinary cooperation is built on. Banfield is solely a BUSINESS and not a veterinary practice. Perhaps the medical professionals truly care for your pets’ care, but they aren’t the ones running this business. There are so many better vets out there that run their own practice and value the compassion pet owners need. Don’t make the same mistake I did, avoid Banfield!

posted: 02/02/2023