Banfield Pet Hospital

3.3 (194)
12449 Hedges Run Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 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: 9:00 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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Danksies

Booked an appointment online for a 4-5m.o. feral kitten to get a check up after we trapped her because we found out that the kitten was pregnant. Went to Banfield the next day as scheduled at the appointment time and they were closed! The kitten had given birth overnight and we didnt notice until on the way to Banfield for the morning appointment smh. Only reason we were going to Banfield was for the free exam, so I called my regular vet and they took care of the kittens

posted: 07/08/2023

Raquel Herrera

I have been with Banfield for almost 8 years and never have a complaint. They truly are amazing. And Dr. Tran, AHHHHMAZING! But today I had to post about the most rudest customer that was here, he was going on and on about how his baby was being treated without his consent (which is a lie, they tell you way in advance what gets done and what is on your plan) and about how he was in a rush to go (they are also a little busy) and Katie was the most professional person with everything she kept telling him. She really rocked being absolutely professional and sweet to this man. Go ahead Katie!

posted: 05/31/2023

Kiana Deschamps

Going to be looking for a new vet soon…. So if you like spending money then come here. I called for an appt. Because my dog had diarrhea and they wanted to charge me $360 for tests( I am already on their monthly plan too). It sometimes feel like a waste to be on plan when I’m going to be charged so much for a lot of things that are not included. I will say Melissa was very helpful when I came back to pick up my dog but there was another girl with glasses who I did not get her name who was rude. I tried to ask them a simply question and she kept trying to talk over me and not acknowledge that I was trying to ask something while the system was supposedly slow. I’ve just come out of Banfield always in a bad mood honestly more times than not. They always put you on hold when you call so be prepared to wait. I wonder if it’s just this location specifically but they only got 3 star reviews for a reason.

posted: 04/16/2023

Fabian Dortch

This Banfield Pet Hospital has to be hands down the worst location I’ve ever dealt with. Their payment system was down the day I took my dog in, which I understand can happen, but they wanted to write my credit card information on a sticky note which I was not comfortable with, so I offered to come in the next day to pay my invoice or pay online. They told me that if I didn’t give them my card information via them writing it down on their sticky notes or over their unsecured phone line, they’d send it to collections. Obviously this was an empty threat because they aren’t able to do that and I just paid through the Banfield payment center, but they were very rude and unprofessional. I asked to speak to a manager to settle this dispute and they told me that they did not have a manager. This will be the last time I ever go to this location and I don’t recommend anyone to ever go here. I tried multiple times to resolve this issue with them and they just kept threatening to send my account to collections. If they are this rude over something small like this I can’t imagine how they treat the animals when no one is looking.

posted: 09/11/2023

Holly Blair

Drive to another location. These employees will close and not contact you when you have an appointment. I’ve left messages etc and have not heard 1 thing from them. I drive and will continue to drive to other location out of my way.

posted: 09/15/2023