Banfield Pet Hospital

3.9 (183 reviews)
2775 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday Closed 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 – 6:00 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.

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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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4.5 AKC 1,801
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4.9 Fetch 5,900
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,365
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4.8 Nationwide 25,683
3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.8 Prudent Pet 2,864
4.7 Pumpkin 3,533
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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

3.9

183 reviews

I cannot express the gratitude I am feeling from the support of the doctor and her staff. They provided a complete diagnostic of issues our cat was experiencing. They took the utmost care of our pet and contacted us frequently on our pet's prognosis. We will definitely recommend Banfield Pet Hospital for our friends' pets preventative and urgent care!

Aug 7, 2023

Terribly unprofessional. My husband called to schedule our dog in for an appointment, informed them over the phone that she had not been there and asked if we needed anything prior to the appointment for her to be treated. All they asked is if she had her rabies shot, which she does and has the tags for. They said they would be able to accept her with the tags. Got to our 930am appointment on a Saturday morning. She then informed me that they in fact could not accept her without the rabies papers 🚩 and wanted me to email them. My dogs usual vet is closed on Saturdays. Hence the reason we asked PRIOR to the appointment. Why say the tags are acceptable if they are not. My husband called them and told them this is not what he was told when scheduling, the girl on the phone told him to hold so she could ask the vet. He was on hold for 10 minutes, then the girl got on the phone n told him she'd call back in a few minutes with an answer. She also told him that if there's no call back, then they probably decided to just accept her. 🚩 AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER, still no call back, me waiting outside with my 3 year old for our dog to be finished, my husband calls to see what's going on. They answer and tell him that they can't accept her without paperwork. 🚩 Why the hell did you people make my dog sit in a kennel for an hour and a half knowing she wouldn't be accepted? 🚩Waste of time plain and simple. Completely unprofessional and being busy is no excuse. Pick up the damn phone n get her out of there then. Especially knowing the circumstances, I came in with my 76lb 7 month old puppy, my 3 year old son, visibly struggling. I informed her that I'm having a hard time cause I am ALSO 7 MONTHS PREGNANT. 🚩🚩🚩 Do not waste your time or money on these inconsiderate, unorganized, and unprofessional people.

Mar 25, 2023

I went with my cat and they said she was fat. Then they pointed at a fat cat. So my cat is obese she is currently my avatar. Got a good plan.

Jun 12, 2023

If I would be able to leave 0 stars I would. This place has not been able to treat my 5 month old goldendoodle that has been having an ear infection for weeks! They throw all these extra charges and medications walking out every time paying almost 200+ ever since time while on the payment plan. I also expressed concern regarding spaying my goldendoodle at 5 months because she is not fully matured but they considered my puppy to be a small breed? I go looking into my app they have her listed as a mini poodle when she will be a full grown goldendoodle and my breeder and all other vets told me to wait between 7 months - 1 year. I don’t not trust this place as it’s been over 2 months that they cannot treat my puppy’s DOUBLE ear infection. Yes, goldendoodles are prone to ear infections but it’s been months and they cannot get it resolved at all. This place just cares about money and also they do everything in the back without you knowing if they really do treatment or not. If they do the so called treatment my puppy should be improving by now.

Mar 17, 2023

My pet was in dire need of help. They took xtrace. And then did nothing for him just giving pain pills. Way over priced over $400 just for that period God I hope I never have to go back there again. Never did find the reason he was so sick.

Mar 13, 2023