Banfield Pet Hospital

3.5 (193 reviews)
10210 59th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, 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 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday Closed

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.

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4.8 Adoro 16
4.5 AKC 1,800
4.4 ASPCA 12,204
4.9 Embrace 19,947
4.9 Fetch 5,811
4.1 Figo 2,862
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,318
4.8 Lemonade 832
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 10,884
4.8 Nationwide 25,582
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,252
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,845
4.7 Pumpkin 3,475
4.6 Spot 11,470
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

3.5

193 reviews

I had no issues so far. Great staff and they were courteous. I had all my puppy needs met, and they were treated with the utmost greatest of care by the vet and the vet assistant. All the bad reviews you see are from a different vet that is no longer there. Date of review : August 27,2023

Aug 27, 2023

Front desk receptionist was incredibly rude, yelled over the phone, lost their patience and professionalism when trying to reschedule my dog for an emergency visit to refill a prescription. Absolutely disgraceful. She repeatedly acknowledged that she had no idea about our case or how to fill the prescription which was obvious because his emergency visit was scheduled for a month out before I told them it needed to be sooner. She also had no idea how to advise bringing in an anxious dog nor how did she offer a back up appointment in case they aren't able to perform the exam. Rudeness with competence is one thing but to be rude and incompetent is unacceptable

Jun 29, 2023

Dr Lee and the whole team were amazing! If I could rate them 20 stars I would! Super caring and spent over an hour and a half with me to get my dog all figured out and back on track. They genuinely cared and I whole heartedly appreciated every minute.

Jun 19, 2023

I'm so disappointed with Banfield in Lakewood. I scheduled a surgery for my senior dog with a broken tooth so it could be extracted. The evening before the surgery they called me and cancelled the appointment. Someone else's pet needed an "emergency" surgery so they no longer had a surgeon to help my dog. I guess they also had a backup surgeon but they weren't available either. I'm also disappointed about the quotes that I received regarding this surgery. I spent a long time calling many vets in my area getting quotes. I should have been suspicious instead of excited that they came in a full $400 less than every other vet in the area, and that they weren't booked out 2 months to schedule it. When I brought my dog to the exam appointment they told me it would be an additional $300-600 more than I was quoted over the phone. I was already there and my dog is in so much pain so I went ahead and scheduled the appointment anyway, because they could get her in sooner than anyone else. Now fast forward to them cancelling the surgery and I still have a senior dog in terrible pain who will have to wait even longer now because I didn't join a wait list at a different vet's office. I don't know if my previous review of Banfield will still show after leaving this one, however I want to be sure to note that that review was also negative because they tried to overcharge me by over $1000 at my last appointment, because I asked if I could pay yearly for their wellness plan. After finding out just how expensive their plan is I decided to cancel it, and then had to wait for over an hour while the rep called their corporate office to make the cancellation. It seems that they sure can sign people up and take their money but when it comes to giving the customer what they paid for, and treating customers with respect, and having integrity as a business, Banfield just can't deliver. I will never, ever even consider taking a future pet to Banfield and will actively tell my friends and family about the 2 horrible experiences I've had there.

Apr 12, 2023

Have been coming here for years, staff in the back is always awesome but front desk could use some work. Brought my fear-aggressive dog in today for his comp exam and one of the front people named Maddy (had curly hair and a sweater on) said “Pugslee? Oh no.” With a rude tone and then asked if I made sure to give him his anxiety medication which was uncalled for and poor customer service. Jennifer and Dr. Evans were super nice and understanding of my little guys anxiety though, super personable as well. They did awesome!

Feb 17, 2023