Banfield Pet Hospital

4.4 (421)
5219 De Zavala Rd Ste 102, San Antonio, TX 78249, 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 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 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 895
4.5 ASPCA 12,067
4.9 Embrace 19,675
4.9 Fetch 5,109
4.1 Figo 2,814
4.5 Hartville 179
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,919
4.8 Lemonade 819
4.6 ManyPets 2,413
4.6 MetLife 7,195
4.8 Nationwide 21,418
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 120
4.9 Pets Best 14,554
4.8 Pumpkin 2,913
4.6 Spot 10,498
4.9 Trupanion 58,886
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,601

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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Yair Alan Griver

After 14 years, we had to say goodbye to our dog. The people at Banfield were so kind and loving to her and to us. This carried past the actual visit as we got a card of condolence signed by everyone with personal thoughts as well as Jersey's paw and nose prints as a keepsake. Just wonderful, caring people. A special thank you to Loraleigha for walking us through everything.

posted: 08/26/2025

Jazz Rodgers

I absolutely love this location! Both of my fur babies have been coming here for years and I won’t take them to any other location in SA. I have a younger dog with anxiety and an older dog thats harder to control but the techs have been amazing here. Lin normally at the front desk is always so helpful with a great attitude and Loreleigha and another girl whose taller have always treated my older pupper with the utmost most care. As a fur parent I value the level of care they put into helping my pups. Thank you to the staff and vets at this location, bringing my precious babies here always gives me peace of mind for their health.

posted: 10/14/2025

Jamie “St.Symone” Castanon

The Vet was very informative and knowledgeable . Great customer service handled my pet with such love and care my. thanks for making my PET comfortable and cared for .

posted: 07/21/2025

Shelby Elizabeth

Great customer service lovely people always willing to answer any stupid questions I have they were wonderful when my cats had utis and were so kind when my dog was declining in explaining that he wasn't going to have much longer getting your pet on a plan is also a great thing to do as my cats dental cleaning were fully covered this month and I only pay about 180 for both cats however if your animal is old I wouldn't recommend it as my dog that passed we got him on the most expensive plan and are now still paying it off for the rest of the year even though he's not here anymore and that's hard however it's again something the customer service even explained kindly to me

posted: 02/11/2026

Bridget Rose

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at this Banfield. I booked an appointment the day before, showed up on time, and was told they “couldn’t find it” because their system had a glitch. Instead of taking responsibility or trying to help, the front desk staff just kept repeating “there’s nothing we can do” and was completely rude and unhelpful. My dog has been seen here for the past three weeks because he’s been sick, and I’ve spent so much money, over $1,000 - trying to get him better and get some answers. The least they could have done was have a doctor take literally one minute to make sure he was okay since I had a scheduled appointment. Instead, both doctors refused to step out or give any reassurance. It’s unacceptable that their system glitch became my problem, and the complete lack of compassion or effort was honestly shocking. I won’t be returning to this location, and I hope management actually looks into how they treat their customers.

posted: 12/02/2025