Banfield Pet Hospital

4.5
401 reviews
man with a dog

About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Tampa Harris provides quality and attentive health and wellness care for dog, cat and small animal pet patients. Our veterinarians and staff are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and preventive health care with a full-service medical facility offering general services like routine vaccinations, microchipping, dental and surgical care and more. We are accepting new patients now.

Details

  • Requires appointmentAvailable
  • RestroomAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable

Location

Banfield Pet Hospital
1510 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL
33610, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
401 reviews
5 stars
312
4 stars
32
3 stars
14
2 stars
12
1 star
31

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Communication Issues

Customers frequently reported poor communication regarding appointments, test results, and follow-ups, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

Staff Care

Many reviews highlighted the caring and compassionate nature of the staff, with several customers expressing appreciation for the attention given to their pets.

High Costs

Numerous customers noted that the services at this location are expensive compared to other veterinary options, leading some to question the value of care received.

Mixed Experiences

While some customers had positive experiences with specific staff members and services, others reported serious issues such as misdiagnoses and inadequate follow-up.
  • P1
    PaulG 1215
    Dec 4, 2025
    2.0
    Went in for a routine visit and to address concerns about bumps on my 9 1/2 year old mini-goldendoodle, Ason. The vet recommended cytology testing on July 31. I paid hundreds of dollars for these tests, which were meant to determine whether the growths were malignant or otherwise something to be worried about. A week passed with no follow-up, so I called. The receptionist told me the results were in but could not give them over the phone, and said the vet would call me. A few days later, after no response, I called again and left a message. Still nothing. I finally logged into the Banfield website around August 7 and saw the results had been uploaded without any notification. They were highly technical, so I had to interpret the report on my own, and the findings appeared benign. I received no contact from the prescribing vet at all. On September 5, more than a month later, a Dr. Hannah called to say he noticed the original vet had never gone over the results with me. By then I already knew what the report said, so I did not call back. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this Banfield location. The follow-up on an important health concern for my dog was poor. It felt like a corporate clinic focused on wellness plans and billing rather than real care for pets or the concerns of their owners. I am giving two stars, as the test was performed, and a non-attending vet eventually followed up, five weeks later. Update in response to Banfield’s reply: The response from Banfield was the same generic message they post on other reviews. It did not address the specific issue described here, which was a month-long lack of follow-up on diagnostic test results for my dog. The reply referenced only a general “experience,” without acknowledging the communication breakdown or the details of the situation. This further reinforces the original point that this location operates more like a corporate clinic than a practice providing attentive, individualized care. If you want local presence and relationship, go elsewhere.
  • EM
    Edgar Martinez
    Oct 21, 2025
    1.0
    Drove 75 miles for a 5pm appointment. We were running 5 minutes late, we called ahead and the phone rang as if the location was closed. The sign at the door and online had a 6pm close time. We arrived at 5:07pm and the doors were locked, the lights were off and no one was around. We attempted to call support, they forwarded us to the complaints department and they hung up on us as soon as we were forwarded. Completely unprofessional, lack of communication. No notice of the place closing early or a canceled appointment anywhere. Our day and time was wasted.
  • RG
    Renee Gagnon
    Oct 21, 2025
    1.0
    I had a 5pm appointment today and arrived at 5. The website and door both say open til 6, but there is no one here and no one notified me about my appointment either being cancelled or whatever happened. Editing to add, we spoke to a vet tech that came outside. We were told they do not take appointments via the Banfield app/email, only phone, and do not have doctors available on Tuesdays. Claimed they called us, they did not. They're accusing us of having the wrong number on our account, but it's the same one we've always used to make appointments. This place lies, stay as far away as you can.
  • JV
    Jennitza Velazquez
    Oct 21, 2025
    5.0
    Very good 💯
  • CL
    Candy Lewis
    Sep 25, 2025
    1.0
    I wanted my pet to be seen at this clinic for medical treatment she has to have surgery and instead of setting up an appointment for my pet to have surgery they wanted to talk me into making a monthly payment plan for my dog to get her shots…I know shots are important but her surgery to me is more important because she has two knots on her breast and no one hasn’t called me in regards of the doctor seeing my pet yet…I have visited Banfield pet hospital twice and paid money but not for what I’m requesting treatment for…I’m starting to think they’re ripping people off

Frequently Asked Questions About Banfield Pet Hospital

Does Banfield provide emergency care services?

No, but you can call us during hospital hours for urgent care advice. Depending on the situation, we can help provide a referral for urgent care, specialty providers, or to an emergency hospital. During non-hospital hours, please contact your local emergency hospital.

Can I get veterinary care online?

To help pets and their people stay healthy, Banfield clients who have Optimum Wellness Plans® can get remote general pet care advice and triage support directly from a veterinarian 24/7 through Vet Chat™ on the Banfield app.