Banfield Pet Hospital
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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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,800 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,208 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,958 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,838 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,865 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,328 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,978 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,594 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,279 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,848 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,492 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,493 |
| 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
108 reviews
Our dogs have received consistently outstanding care from the Veterinarians and staff at the Banfield Pet Hospital, in Stoneham, MA. Our dogs have been enrolled in Banfield Wellness Plans for a quarter of a century, and have been very well served, and cared for, by their Banfield Wellness Plans, and Banfield hospitals. The dogs have maintained excellent health, because of their Banfield Wellness Plans, and veterinary care. In my opinion, the Veterinarians and staff at the Banfield Pet Hospital in Stoneham, MA, work exceptionally hard, to do a good job, and take care of our dogs. Our dogs recently had their annual dental exams and cleanings, and one of them had two masses removed. The dogs were very well cared for. The closures of the two mass removals, looks like they were performed by a human plastic surgeon.
Jun 17, 2025
Highly recommend Banfield in Stoneham for your furry friend health care needs. The staff is very helpful and always courteous. My Alis receives the best care there. So happy I decided to bring her there.
Sep 18, 2024
They'll lie over pricing to get you into the office then they will try to force you to get their "insurance" which isn't actual pet insurance just a subscription plan to Banfield. If you don't want to pay the minimum $45 a month they require you to do a full check up each time you go in for an added $105 just for a $37 round of shots. Even if at your last appointment, which was less than 2 weeks prior, your animal had a full check up and they said they are in purrfect health. If you want to go to a place that cares solely on money and not animal care, this place is for you!!
Mar 29, 2025
I thought they were doing a decent job until I went to a specialty cat clinic and realized how budget price from Banfield leads to budget quality care. This location admittedly was having vet staffing issues which may have contributed. I admit that the staff are nice, just the quality of care delivered is the issue One of our cats has arthritis and we were offered very limited options for helping her. We were getting the cats dental cleanings that were part of the care plan and thought things were fine but after taking them to another vet one of them ended up having a tooth abscess. There were also significant delays in getting refills for medications Finally, not this Banfield but another one, we had to push them to do studies and get our cat on a special diet so he would stop having bloody diarrhea. Not sure if I’d recommend Banfield to others anymore after I’ve seen how much better care is elsewhere
Feb 11, 2025
Very upsetting experience today. For the first time in my life, the vet today at the Stoneham location was condescending and nasty regarding my dogs dental visit. The vet also tried to accuse me of trying to have him commit insurance fraud regarding writing his “findings” when my dog does not even have insurance!! Truly flabbergasted by his unprofessional demeanor. The rest of the staff was lovely and very helpful but because of the behavior by the DVM I will now be transferring care to another location.
Feb 4, 2025