Banfield Pet Hospital

3.9 (113)
2360 Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145, 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 – 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Hannah Joy McCall

Hard to get a hold of them on the phone, but when you do, Kumasi is the most helpful employee there! The vet services are good for the price, and is a decent location.

posted: 03/28/2024

Plembo Nicities

My dog is having trouble urinating and I called hoping to get her treated for a UTI. I was quoted a price of over $400 because they "need to find out exactly what type of bacteria the dog has." Really egregious, greedy operation. All of these test to identify the exact bacteria are not used with humans (we give children amoxicillian and then a broad-spectrum bacteria if it does't work). But this organization sees $$$ in all the tests. I think I will go somewhere that is not so interested in fleecing someone who has a sick pet.

posted: 03/07/2024

Walter Lynch

I’ve been going to Banfield for over 20 years. No matter what care team took care of my pets, the quality of care never changed. It’s been excellent. I refer my family and friends to them, when they ask about a pet problem they are having.

posted: 03/08/2024

Dan Fernando

After looking at some other options, I decided to bring my dog Eva here for a check up. She have a mass on her upper right molar that need to be removed and her teeth need to be cleaned as well. The cost for the teeth cleaning (including the surgery to remove the mass) is half of the cost compared to other vets that I've called. Also that day Eva got her rabies vaccination. Her rabies vaccination cost 30% cheaper that the other vet. Ok now let's talk about the WELLNESS PLAN. I read some of the reviews here and some of you are unhappy. They explain to me the benefit of the program. They make sure that I make a well informed decision. At the end, it's ME who decide if I want to sign up or not. They don't put a gun on my head to sign up for it and guess what... I didn't sign up for their wellness plan. Couple of days after our visit, they call me couple of times to check on Eva and to make sure everything is fine. My other vet (that I pay more for things) never do this. Unfortunately, Eva crossed the bridge at night (at my house). I didn't know what to do. I called them the next morning. They guided me through everything that I need. The next day I received something on the mail. They sent me a card with Eva's paw print. I'm very very grateful with everything they've done. Great customer service. Very nice - compassionate staff and doctor who are willing to listen to my concern and answer all my questions.

posted: 08/20/2019

Jeff Cohen

I’m not so sure about this location. I feel like the staff has zero communication between each other. For example, the receptionist that we spoke with didn’t relay the message that we did not want the a stomach stapling surgery performed on our Great Dane, but we were still going forward with the spay, well they accidentally did it anyway because they had no idea that the conversation happened. Also, my chihuahua had a lump in her abdomen area, the vet informed me it was her bellybutton…😕 I think they are fresh out of school and I would only trust them with minor concerns and basic check ups. You get what you pay for.

posted: 07/06/2023