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Banfield Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 458 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(458) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Banfield Pet Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
458

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviewers praise staff kindness and Dr. Barnhart's thoroughness; one regular brings her cat back despite moving away. Yet one-star reviews repeatedly cite long waits, missed diagnoses (one dog had masses overlooked and died), confusing wellness plans charging full price, and difficulty scheduling appointments.

Scheduling is a known pain point. Multiple reviewers report dropped calls from supervisors, forced drop-offs causing pet stress, and feeling like "just another number." Pricing complaints focus on the wellness plan's hidden costs rather than vets themselves, though one reviewer paid 1k and got no diagnosis-while an emergency vet found masses the same week.

Recent shift: Reviewers note the clinic has deteriorated over time; one long-term client reports loving a consistent vet seven years ago but now sees rotating vets and feels like "just another number."

Praised for
  • staff kindness and care
  • knowledgeable vets
  • gentle handling of animals
  • compassionate approach
Watch-outs
  • long wait times
  • expensive services and upselling
  • diagnostic errors
  • inconsistent vet care
  • hard to schedule
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Best for: Owners seeking compassionate staff and willing to work around scheduling challenges for general care.
Think twice if: High wait times, diagnostic accuracy concerns, and wellness plan upselling are deal-breakers for you.

Strengths

  • staff treats pets like their own
  • Dr. Barnhart praised for thoroughness and compassion
  • Taryn (grooming) described as gentle and exceptional
  • wellness plans available

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Barnhart recognized for thorough exams and genuine care
  • Taryn in grooming noted for gentle handling
  • Wellness plan costs double what independent vets charge for same procedures
  • One diagnostic case: masses missed on X-ray at Banfield found by emergency vet one week later
  • Pet water-deprivation complaint during drop-off appointment
  • Attempted non-disparagement clause for disputed $300 refund

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vets knowledgeable and compassionate, but some reviewers report unnecessary testing and high bills
Veterinary Surgery
Spaying offered but priced significantly higher than local independent clinics
Emergency & Urgent Care
One reviewer chose emergency vet instead after Banfield missed critical diagnosis

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.58 average across the 92 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 23
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
256
4
65
3
33
2
19
1
85

Common questions

Is Banfield open seven days a week?
Yes, the Arvada location publishes hours for all seven days.
Does the wellness plan cover all services?
No. Reviewers report the wellness plan allows discounted access to services but charges full price for many procedures, including imaging that can cost thousands.
Who is Dr. Barnhart?
A veterinarian at the clinic praised by multiple reviewers for thorough exams and genuine care for pets.

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Last updated 2026-07-09