Banfield Pet Hospital

4.0
152 reviews
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About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Richfield 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
1100 W 78th St, Richfield, MN
55423, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
152 reviews
5 stars
90
4 stars
27
3 stars
6
2 stars
9
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Compassion

Many customers praised the staff for their kindness and compassion towards pets, especially during difficult situations.

Service Quality

While some reviews highlighted excellent service and quick responses, others noted issues with long wait times and chaotic check-in processes.

Communication Issues

Several customers reported poor communication, including difficulty reaching staff and receiving timely updates about their pets' care.

Concerns Over Pricing

There were complaints about hidden fees and pressure to enroll in wellness plans, leading to dissatisfaction with perceived upselling.

Mixed Experiences

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers expressing loyalty and satisfaction, while others had serious concerns about care and service.
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    Abby Kelly
    Dec 27, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve always typically had really good experiences with Banfield, however, I don’t believe I’ll be coming back to this specific location. I dropped off my dog today, a Staffordshire terrier (pitbull), who was visibly very anxious. Back story, my dog was used in dog fighting as a puppy before we rescued him, and he is now 12 going on 13 in a house with another dog, young child and cat and easily the best behaved animal in our house. I made this known to the veterinary technician checking us in, and she let us know that they would keep my dog and I could pick him up later in the day (totally fine, they apparently lost my appointment after I used the online scheduler, they told me this frequently doesn’t work). After I let her know about my dogs past as a puppy, she went on to tell me that “this breed is known for being aggressive” and “ it’s just in their genetics, it doesn’t matter if they’ve been exposed to something bad in the past or had a bad experience, this breed is just naturally aggressive”. Anyone who owns a pitbull knows the world looks at them a little bit differently, and it was really really disheartening to hear a veterinary technician blame pits as a whole (a breed known as nanny dogs). I’ve always advocated for how great pitbull’s are, and how gentle they can be. I am also a firm believer and there’s no bad breeds just bad owners, and that was true with my dogs case before we rescued him, and aside from being terrified of other dogs and extremely anxious because of his past, with proper introductions to other animals, he’s quite literally the perfect, lazy, house dog. If you’ve made it this far and you have a pitbull or bully breed, I highly suggest you go to a different Banfield location. I’ve been to other vets before that don’t blame my dog for being a pitbull or his traumatic past. Really sad to see a professional stereotype him like this, shame on you, you should know better.
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    Lillian
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    Great vet for anyone who has a tight budget for their animal I’m very grateful to them for their easy payment plan of care for my Chico
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    Angie Meza
    Nov 24, 2025
    5.0
    I'm so happy with the service we received here. We came in with our dog that had been vomiting and with diarrhea pretty badly and their staff was so welcoming and helped us right away. We didn't call ahead or had an appointment. Our dog did so much better after day one of his medication and has been great ever since. They have great staff and the vet even called to explain everything we needed to know to take care of our dog. I'm so happy they were willing to see my dog right away and with the positive outcome. Thank you!!
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    nolan rockers
    Nov 19, 2025
    5.0
    I use to drive an hour to a vet I knew that could handle my dog because he HATES the vet and is a big boy, so he is a lot to handle. I took him to this location because my previous vet moved, and they were nothing short of amazing. I came on the wrong day and they fit me in, mind you this was for X-rays, dental cleaning, and nail trimming, so it wasn't just a drop in, so them doing that meant a lot. I then had to go back the next night, had a new doctor, and she was just as great as the first. The staff all showed my dog love from a distance and I felt so comfortable there. Feels good to know I have a new vet that loves my dog for who he is.
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    Sally JAYNE Ellis
    Sep 24, 2025
    5.0
    I've been going to Banfield for over 25 years.

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.