Banfield Pet Hospital

3.3
224 reviews
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About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Lincoln Park 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
2665 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
60647, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.3
224 reviews
5 stars
115
4 stars
11
3 stars
6
2 stars
11
1 star
81

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported poor customer service, including long wait times, unhelpful staff, and difficulty reaching the clinic by phone.

Quality of Care

There are mixed reviews regarding the quality of veterinary care, with some customers expressing dissatisfaction with diagnoses and treatment plans.

Staff Attitude

Several reviews highlighted issues with staff attitudes, describing them as rude, dismissive, or lacking empathy towards both pets and their owners.

Appointment Availability

Customers frequently mentioned difficulties in scheduling appointments, often facing long wait times for both routine and urgent care.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised specific staff members and expressed satisfaction with the care their pets received.
  • JS
    Julie Salinas
    3 days ago
    1.0
    Do not go to this location if possible. The doctor on staff, Nia Powell, was very rude and dismissive when I was presenting a dog with an injury. I work at the adjacent business that this clinic resides in and was trying to ensure that policy was being followed. Banfield has a history of being reluctant to provide medical attention and the doctors that cycle in on staff are very hesitant to dispense medication, quality care and general empathy for animals brought in, particularly small animals and exotics. This doctor in question was very bothered that I was asking them to perform their duties at a veterinary clinic that has a pet store attached to and are business partners with.
  • SS
    Sara S.
    Dec 13, 2025
    1.0
    My dog had liver problem but every time Dr. never noticed or mention me about this that I paid for the plan and blood work. They always say oh ya! your dog is fine kidneys disease is fine everything is good until I went to another location that I found out my dog’s liver is high. Then today I really upset because Dr.Powell called and talked to me about my dog health and ready to go home. When I get there I have been waiting like 45 minutes. After I got my dog I just have only one question that the staff just ask the Dr. but they both has gone for 15-20 minutes then I left. Then Dr.Powell called me to let me know that I know about my dog health and Dr. kind like rush, she talk to me really fast, no listen any question and hang me up literally fast. Like she does not care. I knew you are pretty busy. I knew you have another dog to take care but you guys even technician did not solve my question for this time. I pay for the plan and I paid for extra cost. I did not get everything free and this is my pet health and my pet life. Honestly Dr. Miller is the best for me! Update!!! My dog passed away. Because she had cancer. Everyone take their pet to the vet for check up their health even my dog too. My dog was collapse so many time. On August I took her to specialist at blue-pearl where she had record about heart murmur and doctor over there said her heart was stable her lungs still clear. Then next day I came to banfield and met dr.Wilson, I have no idea how she checked up my dog. She always said my dog looked good even though when she did blood work and my dog had liver so high she still said my dog was ok. I talked with dr.Wilson and she said she did not had any idea what was going on with my dog just only heart murmur to be the reason of my dog health. Nobody never recommended me to do anything. No guideline to x-ray or whatever. Everyone comes to see doctor that means they need recommendation, guideline, and adviser for everything for their love. I think Dr. Wilson and another dr. here are truly have not knowledge about the pet. I felt they are not emphasize about our pet. Please take your love to the other clinic or other pet hospital not here.
  • MT
    melanie trombley
    Dec 9, 2025
    5.0
    Dr Stacy Wilson, the vet techs, and desk staff are all AMAZING! Very patient, explain everything thoroughly, with the utmost professionalism. The facilities are clean, parking is free and handy. Wished I had been seeing Dr Wilson for so much longer! They do USDA certificates for international travel and explained all steps very helpfully. Highly recommend!
  • TT
    Tim Tuckley
    Nov 24, 2025
    1.0
    Utterly fed up with Banfield's offering getting worse and worse. This is our third location after the last two closed and it's terrible. No warmth, no care. I booked my cat in for a 2 week follow-up after an emergency visit, and booked in-room since I needed to speak to the vet directly about the recovery. Also, who wants to just drop their sick animal off and walk away?! Banfield called to confirm the appointment and told me I'd need to drop her off as they don't offer in-room appointments in the morning. When I explained I need to speak to the vet, the emotionless robot on the phone blamed corporate and told me we'd have to rebook for a later date. No care. No warmth. No understanding. Just profit. Take your fur babies elsewhere, folks.
  • MM
    Michael
    Nov 22, 2025
    1.0
    Annual check-up. Waited an hour and 15 minutes for the vet to walk and examine my dog for less than 2 minutes. The vet was rushing and didn’t acknowledge the wait or say hello. I could sum up everything up to this point. The vet just wasn’t professional.

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.