Banfield Pet Hospital

4.1 (184 reviews)
5336 Westpointe Plaza Drive, Columbus, OH 43228, 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 9:00 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 150,000 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,173
4.9 Embrace 19,898
4.9 Fetch 5,668
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,243
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,251
4.8 Nationwide 25,383
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,109
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,791
4.7 Pumpkin 3,369
4.6 Spot 11,318
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

4.1

184 reviews

They were wonderful with my dog. Always giving him some loves and lots of attention.

Jul 9, 2024

I've taken my dog to the same vet at Banfield for 12 years, his entire life. We've always had great experiences until COVID hit. My dog had extreme anxiety when we started having to drop him off and leave him for his appointments. He had panic attacks in his kennel bad enough that he rubbed his nose bloody raw on the kennel doors, we were never told. He nearly died over an infection in the midst of all of this, and we ended up having to bounce around to vets I'd never met before through the entire thing. Then we had to start asking (long after COVID was over) to be put in a room and for him to not be taken from us. One of the receptionists told us this was a practice that's always been done here, I know it's not because we'd been coming here for over a decade. Our dog developed severe anxiety for vet visits, so bad he'd shake and hyperventilate. Since we've been going to a new vet, this has stopped. I don't believe he was ever harmed, but I do believe the kennel issue had a lot to do with this. I'm very sad to say that our quality of care has gone downhill over the last couple of years and we will not be returning.

Mar 20, 2024

Dr. Palmer from Banfield, Westpointe Plaza in Columbus, was kind enough to see our cat, amidst her busy schedule. She had six surgeries planned that day and yet took the time for us, as our cat had been to MedVet for an emergency situation. Our pets have been treated as family from Banfield for over twenty years and we will continue to take them there for all their medical needs.

Jun 26, 2024

Took my dog to be seen on 4/5/24. They diagnosed her with pancreatitis and prescribed her five different meds. When I went to pick up her yesterday no one was out front at the desk one person was there before me. After ten minutes I went and knocked on the door to the back room. Lady comes out and I told her I had been there ten minutes and no one is out front. She said oh she’s back here on the phone. By this time 7 people were waiting. Finally they get me checked out and bring out my dog, lady ask me to have a seat and someone will bring out the medicine. Finally lady comes out and tells me that they don’t have one the medicine and they will call it in to my pharmacy. She ask me which one I use, I tell her (she didn’t write anything down). She said doctor would call it in before they closed. Today 12pm I call my pharmacy to see if meds are ready, I was told nothing was called in. I call Banfield to find out why. First the lady I spoke to couldn’t find in my dogs records which medicine was to be called in and needed me to tell her which one. I was at work and didn’t work any of that paperwork with me cause they should have it all in her chart. Lady said she would talk to the doctor and get it figured out and hopefully get it called in before they close. I told her she needs to make sure it happened, my dog needs that medicine so she can get better. No one there seemed to know what they were doing.Their excuse was that they were really busy. This is not the first bad experience I have had there!

Apr 5, 2024

My golden retriever puppy has a puppy wellness plan here. Dr. Faiola is amazing. She will love your fur baby like her own. Dr. Faiola is very informative, helpful, and compassionate. We enjoy bringing our puppy in for care. If you can, I highly suggest scheduling with Dr. Faiola. For our most recent visit, we saw someone new, Dr. George. Dr. George was very condescending and the complete opposite of Dr. Faiola. If I had had Dr. George during my first initial appointment at this Banfield location, I can say with certainty that I would not have ever come back. Please do not let Dr. George steer you wrong and give you a bad impression. The vet assistants, the desk staff, and Dr. Faiola are all amazing. But due to our unpleasant experience with Dr. George, I cannot give 5 stars.

Feb 27, 2024