Banfield Pet Hospital
3.9 (70) 12812 Shops Pkwy Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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 have used Banfield in the past in other cities and received acceptable results, but after my last experience I will never use them again. I brought my dog in to have a specific procedure performed. The first visit was an examination to ensure the procedure was viable and that went fine, however when the day came to have the procedure performed I got a call from the vet (different from who performed the initial exam) an hour after I dropped her off saying she was not willing to perform the procedure. When I came to pick up my dog they tried to charge me for an office visit when the "visit" consisted of nothing more than the vet on duty declining to perform the scheduled procedure. All along the way in every conversation with every employee I had to decline to sign up for their subscription service at least once. I've learned those subscription services are the only thing this corporation cares about and everything they do is one way or another designed to funnel you into one of them. From now on I'm only going to use independent vets that don't have those plans to push on me.
posted: 06/04/2024
Location at Petsmart doesn't appear to be fully staffed. Came in at noon 7/3/24 to pickup medication I called about the previous day, but saw a note in the back saying they were closed at 11am because there was no veterinarian. No warning or notice given. Petsmart employee said they do that frequently.
posted: 07/03/2024
Literally the worst customer service. They will continue to take on new customers, even though they can't handle what they have. You get alerts for exams that aren't due, and their web portal does not provide up to date information on your pets. They've said they're working on it for over a year now.
posted: 05/03/2024
I cannot describe how bad my experience was here. To start, I took my 3 year old pit bull/ lab mix who weights 47 pounds. They called me and told me she was overweight and needed to lose 12 pounds. That’s 25% her body weight. When I asked what they took into account they said BREED DIDN'T MATTER and you should be able to barely touch her and feel her ribs. So you should feel an english bull dogs ribs? I will attach a picture so you can see if my dog is “12 pounds overweight”. When I questioned banfield they proceeded to tell me “it was just a suggestion and if I wanted my dog to live longer I would follow the recommended diet”. Well, since then I have taken my dog to Terrell vet clinic in lakeway and the vet told me my dog was ideal weight and they were horrified that any vet would suggest she lose 12 pounds. The second instance was I received a email 3 months after my dog got vaccinated saying they had been exposed and “weren’t refrigerated properly” so she had to come back and get all the vaccines AGAIN. Never in my life has this happened and I’m so glad I have left this clinic.
posted: 01/17/2023
I called and they are very accommidating and getting my dog in to get his vaccinations! Very nice , friendly and personalble.
posted: 06/28/2024
Veterinarians in Bee Cave, Texas
Banfield Pet Hospital
12812 Shops Pkwy Ste 400, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA(512) 263-6077
Five Star Veterinary Center
15314 State Hwy 71, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA(512) 886-1700
Village Vet Hospital
3500 Ranch Rd 620 S #200, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA(512) 263-2229
Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists
14360 Falcon Head Blvd Ste. 140, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA(512) 284-2877