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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 | 1,801 |
| 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
188 reviews
Dr. Cruz and Megan are an amazing team! They are kind, caring, and compassionate. I was able to get in within two days and the fees were less than expected. Thank you for being so awesome!
Nov 9, 2024
It started out fine. Regular visits, regular vaccines. Then, my dog had a positive heart worm test (they rx’d preventatives but didn’t run a test for 3 yrs). That one visit was $400. That doctor was nice- at the time- tells me $3k average for treatment. Then I call with questions and he gets angry and completely unprofessional with me so I then transferred clinics. Total for heart worm treatment at a different clinic, which has been wonderful and professional, $400!! Do not go here! They are absolutely stealing from you. Some staff are great but WOW. I’m in the medical profession and this was just unacceptable all around. Broke my pockets and my feelings!
Oct 21, 2024
Bloomington Banfield had been my Hospital for many long years. They took excellent care of my cat through her life up until I had to say goodbye a few weeks ago. They helped me through the worst day of my life with compassion and I will forever be thankful to them. I know they truly loved my cat like their own. The entire Medical Team as well as Dr. Yamashita are wonderful.
Sep 12, 2024
I could give a long list of reasons for this review. When my dog started going to Banfield, it was fine. Now as time went on, it seemed evident that they were simply trying to make money off of her visits. Questionable ear infections to prescribe to clear, or similar situations. The worst of this situation has been throughout the last year. My dog being on a medication, it was always a hassle to get it re-newer. Every time I called, the last doctor to prescribe it no longer worked there. Claimed they moved to a different location, would call that location and they simply told me they no longer work for the company. Was refused by one vet to renew a prescription in October as it hadn’t run out yet, and forced me to wait for it to run out. By the time I called for it to be renewed, this vet then refused to renew it as the dog hadn’t been seen in person in less than 6 months. The issue there is when I called in between, I was told the dog would have to be seen once a year to confirm the prescription was still needed. Then all of a sudden the “policy” changed to every six months. This being the last straw of it always being a fight to get the prescription, but also a fight of getting the prescription sent to Costco (as the med is $85 cheaper there) I finally walked away. Not worth the visit unless you’ve got time to waste.
Jun 26, 2024
I thought that doing the Banfield plan would be fine because I had a relatively healthy dog. He has terrible anxiety, and I have brought him for multiple visits, but they will not prescribe medication for it. They tried to give me a probiotic. Not helping. At this point, we have tried everything. One visit they left him in a crate so long that he got anxious and tried to open the crate and broke a tooth. Then we were told we couldn’t have the tooth pulled because he has a heart murmur. We spent tons of money to get cardiac clearance for the dental procedure. Not to mention they initially scheduled the Cardiac visit without checking with us and we missed it even though we didn’t know about it. Then they just cleaned the teeth and would not extract the tooth even though that was the plan in the first place. I’m so frustrated with my care here. I never write reviews. This place is a mess. Terrible communication. Everyone seems friendly when we’re there and then nothing ever gets solved.
May 23, 2024
Veterinarians in Bloomington, Minnesota
Banfield Pet Hospital
10538 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA(952) 888-1586
Dr. Steve Barghusen
10861 Bloomington Ferry Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438, USA(952) 884-8248
Nova Veterinary Clinic
9056 Penn Ave S Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA(952) 884-4353
VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital
8830 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, USA(952) 884-3228
VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic
8537 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, USA(800) 427-7973
WellHaven Pet Health Urgent Care of Bloomington
2240 W 80th 1/2 St suite a, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA(612) 930-4478