Banfield Pet Hospital

3.9 (97 reviews)
5734 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 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 12,235
4.9 Embrace 19,981
4.9 Fetch 5,931
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,381
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,330
4.8 Nationwide 25,728
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,364
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,870
4.7 Pumpkin 3,558
4.6 Spot 11,609
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.

Explore Topics

Reviews from Google

3.9

97 reviews

I wanted an in-room comprehensive because my kitty is afraid to be left. So when I arrived, the comprehensive was technically in room, but they brought my kitty to the back. He was gone for over an hour. I spent over 2 hours in the room waiting for the doctor. I thought this location would be better than others, but clearly I was wrong. I have 6 more months left on my contract, and after that, I will be searching for a different fact.

Sep 24, 2023

There are very few really nice vet techs at the Clifton, namely Nicky, who was very kind, sweet to me and my dog. The vets were also communicative and polite. I was satisfied with their services, outside of the few times they wanted to do tooth extraction with my elderly dog. Ummm no, I'm not paying you do high risk surgery so you can make Banfield $$. My biggest problem is the once my dog was put down, the cooperate offices of Banfield told me that they will continue charging me for my wellness plan. I was verbally told that I could cancel my wellness plan after my dog passed when I first signed up (which is "technically true"). BUT they omitted the part where they lock you into a full 12 months of installment in a written contract. So even my dog is dead and I paid thousands of dollars to Banfield out of pocket (outside of their discounts), I still will continue to make payments for the wellness plan. Sneaky and greedy...especially since I just paid $314 to put my dog down and to get him cremated.

Mar 29, 2023

This particular Banfield location is a true diamond amongst gems, largely in part due to Ariel taking such excellent care of my cat and I. Niki and Kendall are superb as well, providing a very hospitable and friendly atmosphere. All procedures were done flawlessly, to ask for any better service would be selfish on my part. Thank you Dr. Moradian for that 😌 Should you find yourself in need of veterinary assistance, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not getting it done here. Keep doing what you’re doing 🤘🏼

Dec 10, 2021

If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. My beloved dog got diagnosed with diabetes. He had to do at home treatment. They didn't give us any needles to inject him. He was doing treatment for a while, and he was getting worse to the point he became blind we then noticed the insulin they prescribed him was EXPIRED a year before . Once we complained they didn't care and still charged for a new correct bottle. It was too late for my poor boy he was no longer the same and was getting worse and worse each day. His body was rejecting the medication and his temperament changed. He was 13 years old but still acted as if he was a puppy. He was always active and never rejected food or people. That all changed. He use to be so happy filled with life, but his sickness got to him and made him depressed and weak. Unfortunately my poor boy went over the rainbow bridge way too soon. I strongly believed if he was prescribed the correct medication in the beginning he would still be here.

Oct 28, 2022

Atrocious service and corrupt business practices. They did not have the medicine our dog needed, despite discussing it with them the day before when they called to confirm our appointment. They administered far more tests than we asked for resulting in an absurdly large bill (over $500 for a routine checkup and 2 shots). They kept our dog for 6+ hours and would not allow us to be with them, despite our dog's medical condition and the stress it causes him. We thought it would be convenient to join Banfield so we could see vets all over the country without needing a new checkup each time, but this is the third Banfield we have had a horrible experience at. They overcharge, the vets refuse to see you and sometimes won't call you, they have very high wait times, and they're constantly pushing additional tests that we don't need.

Jul 18, 2022