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Banfield Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 323 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(323) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Banfield Pet Hospital
Services
Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
323

What recent reviews say

Banfield draws loyal clients for routine care and euthanasia support, but struggles with business-first practices that undermine trust. Staff warmth and dental expertise stand out, yet reviewers cite aggressive recommendations, refusals to fill existing prescriptions without extra visits, and one refusal to treat a bleeding puppy on premises. Wellness plans appeal to cost-conscious owners, though some feel nickel-and-dimed.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • good dental cleaning work
  • convenient online booking
Watch-outs
  • aggressive upselling on dental extractions
  • refused emergency care despite on-site injury
  • nickel-and-diming for unnecessary charges
  • won't fill medication refills without paid evaluation visit
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Best for: Pet owners needing convenient routine care and willing to navigate upsell conversations.
Think twice if: Ask about pricing upfront if you have a medication refill or minor injury, and confirm emergency policies before assuming on-site care will be available.

Strengths

  • skilled dental cleaning
  • compassionate euthanasia handling
  • accessible weekend/evening hours
  • online appointment booking

Worth knowing

  • Cindy praised for scheduling friendliness
  • Staff sit on floor for one-on-one time with pets
  • Teeth cleaning technician noted for quality work
  • One dog cared for on record for over 17 years; treated a 20-year-old Collie/Malamute
  • Refused to treat bleeding puppy injured in adjacent PetSmart grooming in same building

What reviews say by service

Dental Care
Dental cleaning praised for skill but extraction recommendations described as aggressive and pushy with new patients.
General Veterinary Care
Routine exams and wellness plans appreciated for convenience; medication refill policies and diagnostic fees criticized as money-driven.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 30
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
193
4
47
3
14
2
10
1
59

Common questions

Can I book an appointment online?
Yes, reviewers report easy online booking with multiple time slots available before and after work.
Do you have weekend and evening hours?
Banfield publishes seven days of opening hours, supporting reviewers' reports of appointment availability outside typical business hours.
Will you fill my pet's medication refill from another Banfield location?
According to one recent complaint, this Lakewood location refused to fill a heart medication refill without a paid evaluation visit, instead suggesting the customer contact the other Banfield to arrange a transfer to a human pharmacy.

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Last updated 2026-07-09