Banfield Pet Hospital

3.8 (236 reviews)
948 Springfield Rd, Union, NJ 07083, USA

Hours

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 – 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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.

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4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,800
4.4 ASPCA 12,217
4.9 Embrace 19,969
4.9 Fetch 5,883
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,351
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,138
4.8 Nationwide 25,656
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,311
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,856
4.7 Pumpkin 3,520
4.6 Spot 11,544
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

3.8

236 reviews

My pitbull Royalty suffers from seasonal allergies, the doctors there are amazing and also are the staff. He was in really bad shape, but they put him on medication and he has doing great!! Thanks to the Banfield team.

Jun 5, 2024

Great experience at this location. Its hard to find in the store though. The Pet Smart staff in the front were helpful my first time here.

Jul 21, 2024

The staff at this location were absolutely amazing, especially on one of the hardest days for me. My dog was sick and had to be put to sleep, and they were so considerate and thoughtful. Made such a sad occasion a little easier to bear. Thank you to all the staff for your assistance and compassion.

Jan 30, 2024

From my experience I needed a Saturday appointment for my dog who was lethargic, and Dr Goswami and Jason were fantastic, my dog had to wait a while since he was a walk in, but they did everything they could to make sure she knew what was wrong, my dog had low platelets and they checked him for lime and came out negative, she suggested we take him to emergency since they can’t board him overnight with IV, she gave me the correct medication to treat him, so that saved me from paying a lot more through ER. I took him to emergency and they did a tick panel to find out he was bitten by a tick that came off him. which it showed symptoms only a week later, who would know he is on flea and tick preventative and he has his lime vaccine, So please always ask for a tick panel before ruling out anything. But I’m glad I took him to Union Banfield, everyone was very kind and my fur baby is doing better the meds prescribed.

Aug 1, 2022

Completely overpriced, they try to bully you into buying their insurance, and this particular location did not listen to my needs or my pet's needs at all!

Aug 1, 2024