Banfield Pet Hospital
4.3 (269) 202 W North Carolina 54 #505, Durham, NC 27713, USAHours:
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 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,078 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,688 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,170 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,816 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,944 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,375 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,588 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,937 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,559 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,931 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,617 |
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
My dog and I prefer this Banfield location over the Brier Creek location because it’s more calm in the parking lot. All the vets and vet techs we have worked with have been exceptional. Today we had Shelby as our tech and she was easy to talk to, concerned about my concerns, didn’t make assumptions before the physical, and was very communicative about expected pricing and timeframes for results. Mikey and I are very appreciative.
posted: 09/12/2025
I cannot say enough about Dr Otero and all the staff who have taken care of our boy Chop going on 2 years. Chop is not always easy to deal with. But everyone takes such caution and care with him and we are so grateful for this team of caregivers to our Grandpup! ❤️ Lisa and Gary K
posted: 07/15/2025
I would leave 0 stars if I could, 95% of the staff are great. The vet techs are always nice, the vet we get 80% of the time is great. 2 months ago we brought a lip abscess to the attention of one of their vets, she brushed it off as it being a highly vasculated area that should heal fine. Well after a week, we called to get antibiotics because it was still on going. They were ineffective and ultimately it came down to a dental cleaning where they would resolve the issue. That was supposed to be today (11/10/25), well our lab proceeded to have a start of a seizure during intake (7:15 am). There were no vets present at the time so no one could administer the drug necessary for her to come out of it, luckily we were able to calm her down (she does have medication for this). We decided to wait with our dog since this occurred. A vet tech comes in and says they might not be able to do the procedure since she started having seizures. This was not a new occurrence, all the information regarding her seizures are on file and this is a known problem. The tech proceeds to have a bad attitude towards us (and mind you, we are already frustrated with basically having to beg the practice to take care of this problem) and then proceeds to bring in the manager after 20 minutes. Now when a manager comes in, it should be to de-esculate a problem.. Tim Francis(manager) comes in guns blazing with a rude tone. We try to explain to him that it has taken MONTHS to resolve this issue that should have been taken more seriously from the start. And yes we are frustrated, who wouldn't be? Tim keeps interrupting us whenever we speak, yet whenever we try to saying anything when he pauses he yells "Im not done talking". This escalated to the point where he asked us to leave. Which is fine at this point because quite frankly the complete disregard for our dogs health and lack of compassion or understanding is just incredible. Tim threatens to call the cops on us when we go to check out and storms around the corner. My husband says something about him running away (which probably wasn't necessary) but what also wasn't necessary was Tim Francis swinging off his coat and acting like he was going to hit my husband. I ended up coming back inside to finish the check out process and Tim has the nerve to mention respect. You have to give respect to get respect and from the moment Tim walked into the room he had absolutely zero respect for us, our dog or our experience within this establishment. I've owned horses for over 20 years and no large animal vet would EVER let an abscess go this long without treatment as it increases the risk of a blood infection. If you care about the well being of your pet long term, I would avoid this practice. We will be canceling both of our dogs programs and have a very long conversation with the corporate office about the behavior of this individual.
posted: 11/10/2025
Absolutely 10/10. I was scared to drop my dog off seeing that it was his first visit. This location is too tier! They took care of my boy and explained everything throughly. Called me and asked permission before doing anything outside of what was discussed. So glad I found a great vet to take care of my boy! On top of that it was his birthday and her had a good day!
posted: 12/24/2024
Brendan was a very kind and thorough tech making sure all my concerns were addressed and explained well. Brandon was also exceptionally wonderful in helping me get the most bang for my buck in caring for my cats needs with a proactive wellness plan. All staff were absolutely superb while managing so many things at once. This is truly a great group of people that CARE!
posted: 08/13/2025
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