Banfield Pet Hospital
3.7 (258) 2370 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
I had a horrible experience with this hospital today. I have had their wellness plan for more than 10 years. They called me to schedule my free "included in my wellness plan" dental cleaning appointment (it is done while they put the dog under anesthesia). I brought my dog for a routine dental cleaning appointment, after a couple of hours, the doctor called me and said that the blood work looked good, but he had concerns about his heard and recommended to see the cardiologist to avoid the heart complications. I agreed, dental cleaning was cancelled. I came to pick up my dog and they told me that I needed to pay 200 dollars extra for blood test which was included for my his dental cleaning appointment( when the dog goes under anesthesia), but since the dog didn't go under anesthesia, blood test was not covered. Allison (the girl from front office) could not explain why, she was just repeating like robot: blood test is included in your dental cleaning appointment, but since your dog didn't go under anesthesia, you need to pay 200 dollars. 1) If blood work is not covered without anesthesia, why did they even do a blood test, if they saw that the dog had a heart issue? 2) My dog has two free "included in my wellness plan" annual visits, one with anesthesia and one and one without anesthesia, so why they could not switch this visit to visit with no anesthesia, so i don't need to pay extra 200 dolls. I have the feeling that this clinic purposely made the patient to pay more money! When I asked to talk to the administrator, guess what?? Administrator was busy attending another meeting :). I am cancelling my wellness plan with them and transferring my dog to another hospital.
posted: 08/03/2023
This is my second time going to this place, and the staff there is amazing! However; the service isn’t great. You can’t go in the back with your dog like other vets, the doctor calls you but doesn’t really give you a clear explanation on things. I have a tight budget and thought I found a vet that was reasonably, only to be put into the same position as the other vets. The last time I went to this location which was a month ago, I paid less than what I paid today and for the same thing which really frustrates me, especially since they don’t have a financial plan. I didn’t get the results I was hoping for, but for a small clinic its not worm or welcoming and to not be able to go into the back with my dog sucks.
posted: 08/18/2023
My dog lives this place, he has high anxiety and does not allow many to touch him let alone work on him. The staff have taken the time to make sure he is comfortable and work with him. The young tech with green hair is exceptional and deserves a raise my dog trusts her and that’s saying a lot.
posted: 06/26/2023
Great experience, needed to be seen last minute and they were clearly very busy. The young woman at the front desk who was pregnant was very helpful and sweet. Although my kitty didn't let anyone examine her this time, they reassured me she would be okay until I bring her in for her scheduled exam and dental cleaning in a couple days. Thanks Banfield Maplewood!
posted: 06/19/2023
Absolutely horrible. We met with a vet before traveling with our dog and were told to sign up for the optimum wellness plan. We said that we didn't want to commit to a year long plan because we were re-locating somewhere without a banfield in just a few weeks - she told us it is easy to cancel --IT IS NOT. Scam.
posted: 06/03/2023