Banfield Pet Hospital

3.7 (99 reviews)
1751 N Central Expy STE A, McKinney, TX 75070, 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,226
4.9 Embrace 19,970
4.9 Fetch 5,900
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,365
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,195
4.8 Nationwide 25,683
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,326
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,864
4.7 Pumpkin 3,533
4.6 Spot 11,560
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

3.7

99 reviews

Made an appointment for 8am this morning, I walk in and they tell me that I have to drop off my pets because the docto (Dr. Harlan) has to do surgeries first. What is the point of booking an appointment if the doctor isn’t even going to be available?? And the receptionist with blonde short hair just completely didn’t care. Will never return to this Banfield again. Just awful.

Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Knisley has done nothing but give my dog the best care. I know he loves my dog despite the fact that she is a spicy little jerk. Not many vets will deal with a dog like that and he gives her excellent care

Jun 21, 2024

I have been taking my fur babies to this Banfield Pet Hospital for 7 years now. They are always accommodating and understanding. My pets always are happy and not ever nervous when picking them up. Just well cared for and loved. The optimum wellness plans are affordable and really great for my pups as well. Front desk Taylor is just an angel and understands how crazy life gets. She helps me each time and has the sweetest smile. My dogs are healthy, well behaved and love their doctors and techs.

Nov 14, 2023

Super disappointed, and would NOT recommend this particular Banfield in Mckinney off of Central next to Home Depot. Not only do they not call you back after they tell you they will with an update on your pet, if you show up between the hours that they tell you to 7 AM to 8 AM they won’t take your pet unless you’re there at 7 AM and make you reschedule. I live an hour away. They give zero accommodation and are not helpful. My dog passed away here last April 2023 and they still tried to bill me for four months after his death. I had to call corporate to dispute and yet they still want my payments and threaten to send it to collections, Even though I’m still paying pet insurance on other pets with them! I’ve been with Banfield for over 15 years, paying their monthly pet insurance for more than five pets throughout the years and yet this is the constant treatment I receive at this particular, Banfield. Just terrible customer service and the fact that they do not value long-term customers in any way. Apparently all they care about is the $.!

Feb 29, 2024

Truthfully i NEVER write reviews but i am so frustrated I feel like I have too. To start off i am not the biggest fan of petsmart to begin with but I adopted a kitten two weeks ago and they had given me a coupon booklet, inside that booklet was a “free exam at banfield pet hospital”. My kitten was having some diarrhea so i figured it wouldn’t hurt. Right off the jump they looked at my cat for 5 minutes and gave me a “treatment plan” consisting of almost $400. I was able to choose what i thought was necessary, and agreed to a little over $200 worth of tests, vaccines, etc. Whatever, this is not the reason i’m writing the review. Not even 3 days after i get home, I notice a FLEA on my indoor kitten. I have had him more than a week prior to my visit with NO issues plus the rescue i adopted him from had him vetted. I truly have no doubt my kitten got fleas from here. Like i said, he is indoors and literally has been secluded to one room to give proper time for him and my dog to adjust. Regardless, my dog has been on flea prevention for years!!!!! This is beyond frustrating. My cat still has diarrhea and now has fleas as well. AND i’m down $200!!!!! My one star goes to the staff who were fairly nice but other than that please don’t bring your animals here!! Petsmart will truly never get my business again, not that they really ever did in the first place!

Feb 28, 2024