Banfield Pet Hospital

4.1
197 reviews
man with a dog

About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Calverton 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
12020 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD
20904, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
197 reviews
5 stars
117
4 stars
35
3 stars
13
2 stars
6
1 star
26

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Attitude

Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, caring, and attentive to their pets' needs.

Quality of Care

While some reviews highlighted excellent care and thoroughness from specific veterinarians, others expressed concerns about the quality of medical care and thoroughness in diagnosing issues.

Communication Issues

Several customers reported poor communication regarding appointments, treatment updates, and prescription refills, leading to frustration.

Pricing Concerns

There were mixed reviews regarding pricing, with some customers feeling that services were overpriced or that they were charged for unnecessary treatments.

Mixed Experiences

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers expressing satisfaction and loyalty, while others reported significant dissatisfaction and negative experiences.
  • IA
    Iris Arias
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    My experience was great. I was greeted by friendly staff members and the Vet was informative. I will be taking my fur baby again.
  • CT
    Carin Tursio
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    Everyone is great and is always attentive to my pets needs and concerns.
  • MD
    Maria de los Angeles Diaz
    Oct 2, 2025
    5.0
    The doctor explained everything about my dog visit. Nurse was so nice and prompt. Good experience
  • GG
    Gilberto Garcia
    Sep 9, 2025
    1.0
    Banfield has consistently proven to be more focused on profit than on genuinely caring for their patients’ health. Every visit felt like a cash cow opportunity rather than an effort to properly diagnose or treat my pets. Sadly, my experience has been poor not just at this location but across Banfield hospitals in the area. My beloved dog recently passed away, and I truly believe Banfield’s lack of thoroughness contributed to her suffering. In her final year, she had scabies that Banfield failed to diagnose—something that only an ER vet eventually caught. In her last months, she developed cancer. Despite going to Banfield immediately, they offered no clear guidance and failed to steer us toward the right specialists. By the time we finally found one, it was too late—her condition had worsened due to issues that could have been caught earlier. Even basic care was lacking. A heart murmur—something that can be easily detected with a stethoscope—was only diagnosed in her final days. My other dog has also suffered from neglectful care. I flagged gum health concerns when he was just a puppy, but was told “he just has bad breath because he’s a dog.” Today, he has lost most of his teeth because that issue wasn’t taken seriously. Dr. Carrera, when available, has been very thorough and helpful, but access to her is almost impossible. I will say the staff here are wonderful and clearly cared for my pets. My frustration lies not with them, but with Banfield as an entity. They failed to provide the proper medical care my pets deserved, and I regret trusting them with my dogs’ health.
  • NB
    Nando Bent
    Nov 10, 2022
    1.0
    Horrible service

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.