Banfield Pet Hospital

3.8
171 reviews
man with a dog

About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Castlegate 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

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Location

Banfield Pet Hospital
1801 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
30318, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
171 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Competence

Feedback is mixed regarding staff competence, with some praising the caring nature of certain staff members while others criticize the lack of training and professionalism, particularly in communication and handling of medical issues.

Wait Times

Many customers expressed frustration over long wait times, even with scheduled appointments, indicating a need for better management of patient flow.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences vary widely; while some reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, others report rude interactions and poor communication, particularly at the front desk.

Billing Issues

Several customers reported confusion and dissatisfaction with billing practices, including unexpected charges and issues with the wellness plan.

Overall Care Quality

While some customers appreciate the quality of care their pets receive, others have raised concerns about misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment, leading to negative experiences.
  • JM
    John Mack
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    Great place to take your pet for veterinary services.
  • BT
    Brittany Talley
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    If you come here..Please ask for LO!!! She is the best. My dog loved her and I can tell she has a great love for the animals. Thank you Lo.
  • KH
    Ken H
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Brought my boy here for allergies and the staff and doctor were amazing, and accurate with their assessment and treatment plan. I must add that I was surprised to see the doctor in our room. Normally, at the Buckhead location, we only see the vet tech at drop off and pickup.
  • AC
    Amari Cotton
    Oct 24, 2025
    1.0
    Dr. Onder Oflazoglu is ill practiced and needs more training on effective communication. I had my puppy brought here by a sitter for a visit bc of eye boogers. The sitter paid $60 for an eye exam(didn’t get a receipts front desk was on the phone while receiving payment). I have my puppy on the wellness plan, so I was not expecting to pay out of pocket. I called to speak with them about this and the “doctor“ answered offering to explain what he did at the visit. He stated, “mucus from the eye is obvious infection but I needed to do the test to see what medications I could use to treat it”. I asked “if medication is the only way they treat anything and if the medication doesn’t work, I’d need to go to a specialist, why not go to the specialist from the jump?” He said “medication is not math”. Very big on, “MEDICALLY, we didn’t do anything wrong here”. I’m like, but do you feel you are legitimately helping me rn? He didn’t wanna speak on the money aspect but even the medical aspect is not okay. This is not to mention them not confirming with ME the ONLY owner on her PROFILE, if this would be okay. This was scheduled as a drop off visit. Doc didn’t make it make sense as to why my dog got this exam. Medication that was “recommended” was over $200 and he couldn’t say if it would fix the issue or not. That doesn’t make sense. And for the plan to not include diagnostic tests but include emergency visits?? This feels like an ugly set up. I am canceling this puppy plan as soon as her vaccines are done bc aside from vaccines, it has proven to be useless to me. And I hope this doctor and location wouldn’t retaliate within harm to my account or puppy over this. I hope they fix their oversights and get more training. Again, “doc” couldn’t tell me what the infection was or what caused it AFTER doing the “diagnostic testing”. Disregarding the desk and doctor, the nurse that usually handles my puppy(dreads and great personality) is the ONLY reason I turn because she is very bright and helpful to me and my puppy.
  • RS
    Robin Sandman
    Oct 13, 2025
    1.0
    Waited for an hour and 10 minutes and still no doctor. And we had an appointment. So we left.

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.