Banfield Pet Hospital
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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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,179 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,906 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,687 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,255 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,319 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,424 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,131 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,807 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,384 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,329 |
| 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
73 reviews
I’ve used Banfield for my dogs for 9 years and it’s great! There are so many locations, it’s convenient. They have good office hours too. Plus you can change offices if needed to get an appointment. That’s helpful when a pet is sick or hurt! I love the Greenbriar office and have gone there since they opened. The staff does change, but the service has always been very good. I appreciate their kindness, knowledge, and attention to the pets. You can buy a membership plan but you don’t have to. I’ve done both and like the flexibility. I highly recommend!
Sep 15, 2025
First impressions are everything and mean a lot. This location left an awful first impression and I will not be returning. I scheduled an appointment for 12:30pm Monday. I showed up at 12:36pm. Upon my arrival, the receptionist was finishing up a phone call. It was around 12:40pm that she ended her phone call. She started to check me in and had me do a lot of intake questions, which I was confused about because I had just filled out all of those questions online. She did get up and go check on something f a few times while filling out the questions and checking us in. It was at 12:47 she finished and said okay you’ve been checked in and you can have a seat and wait. She comes back out around 12:50 and says “The doctor said this will have to be a drop off appointment because they’re going to lunch.” I explained that we drove 45 minutes away and I will not be dropping off my dog; I would never schedule a drop off dog appointment anyways. She then says well it’s because we came late we have to do a drop off. I then said, no I got here at 12:36, we were in this lobby waiting for 15 minutes before we even got checked in. She then went back and said okay the doctor will see you the. I’m not aware if this location has a 5 minute grace policy, but if they did I was never made aware and again if they did I wouldn’t have even bothered and just left. So now, knowing that the doctor wants to go to lunch, the whole vet visit became rushed. The nurse was breezing through the questions and wasn’t really listening. Just typing and trying to get me out asap. I even mentioned a few times I was looking for a primary care vet and there were so many opportunities to earn my business but it was clear it wasn’t wanted. She even offered me a wellness plan for adult dogs and didn’t even take the time to realize my dog is 10 and the wellness plan I should have been offered was for senior dogs. Then when it was time to take the dog back for her exams, my dog got super nervous and tried to hide. I picked her up and she was trying to get away and the nurse was acting like she didn’t want to touch her. She asked me to hand her to her backwards, but my dog wouldn’t turn backwards because she was so nervous. I looked at the nurse and said “she is not going to bite you.she is super nervous. Please pick her up” the nurse says well you never know… Actually no I do know. This dog has never bitten a single person ever. The doctor comes in and starts talking so fast about all these different medications that even she got confused. Again super rushed. What drew the line for me was I was repeatedly explaining how I wanted the best recommended treatment for my dog because I really just want her to feel better. The doctor then started listing off all this medicine and would tell me a price every single time after. I then eventually was like look I don’t really care about the price, please just recommend the best medicine for management for my dogs issue and the course of action I should take. We did finally get medicine and a treatment plan. This was a horrible first impression. I don’t want these people near my dog at all.
Sep 1, 2025
Using the Banfield app helps me understand the services provided. My cats appreciate all the patience and care you provide. Thanks
Aug 5, 2025
The service of the location is great but I don't suggest getting the plans. They charge me a $20 past due fee although I paying it on the actual due date because my card in file was stolen and they couldn't retrieve the funds. $20 & I'm still paying on the due date is absolutely absurd. The chat box rep said its not a late fee its a processing fee but the website stated overdue fee which is inaccurate! I DON'T RECOMMEND THE WELLNESS PLANS!
Oct 1, 2025
I’ve been taking my dog to this Banfield location for a few years now, and I’ve always had great experiences. The techs and the vets clearly care about my dog and his well being and are helpful and patient (even when he doesn’t make it easy). I appreciate the reminders before appointments the follow up calls the day after. Thanks to the team and the Greenbriar Banfield!
Apr 4, 2025
Veterinarians in Fairfax, Virginia
Alpha Animal Hospital
11725 Lee Hwy Suite A15-C, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA(703) 272-7810
Banfield Pet Hospital
9516 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA(703) 978-2567
Banfield Pet Hospital
12971 Fair Lakes Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA(703) 222-0087
Banfield Pet Hospital
13063 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Service Rd Suite H, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA(703) 263-7190
Blue Cross Dunn Loring Animal
8429 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA(703) 560-1881
Bond Vet - Fairfax
9428 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA(703) 214-5595
Campbell Animal Hospital
3170 Campbell Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA(703) 746-8693
CVCA Cardiac Care For Pets
8500 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA(571) 348-3888