Banfield Pet Hospital

3.9
307 reviews
man with a dog

About

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Keeping pets and people safe is our top priority. COVID-19 may affect hospital hours, scheduling and services at some locations. Please know we are doing our best to minimize any inconvenience and thank you for bearing with us — please call ahead so we can ensure your pet’s needs can be met and advise you on next steps. If you’re a Banfield Optimum Wellness Plan® client, you can connect with a veterinarian 24/7 via Vet Chat™ through the Banfield app for general pet care advice and triage support.

Details

  • Requires appointmentAvailable
  • RestroomAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable

Location

Banfield Pet Hospital
675 Paterson Ave, Carlstadt, NJ
07072, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
307 reviews
5 stars
195
4 stars
25
3 stars
11
2 stars
8
1 star
68

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported poor communication and responsiveness, with long wait times on the phone and unhelpful staff.

Quality of Care

Several reviews highlighted serious concerns about misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment, leading to negative outcomes for pets.

Staff Attitude

While some customers praised the kindness of individual staff members, many others noted a lack of empathy and professionalism from the front desk and veterinary staff.

Facility Cleanliness

There were mixed reviews regarding the cleanliness of the facility, with some customers noting that the waiting area needed improvement.

Appointment Availability

Customers expressed frustration over difficulty in scheduling appointments and long wait times for service, especially for urgent care.
  • SA
    Sarah Auerbach
    3 days ago
    2.0
    I’ve only been to this Banfield twice and I am not going back. I’ve been to several Banfield in different states and I’ve never had an experience like this. I showed up on time for my appointment and was told the dr was finishing up with another patient and would be with us shortly. They took me and my dog into the waiting room door closed we sat waiting for 45+ minutes. No updates. I checked in with the front desk and she said oh he’s still “finishing up” When I voiced my frustration she walked out of the room mid sentence. When I voiced it to the Dr his response was “do you want me to look at your dog today or not” Overall tone, professionalism and care is not up to par.
  • OM
    Omar McAvinue
    Nov 3, 2025
    4.0
    It was okay
  • LD
    Licet Duran
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    When you see your dog going in and out of out happy is because you know he was well treated 🙂
  • CG
    Cevat Gelgel
    Oct 20, 2025
    5.0
    Nice person working thx Gg
  • AE
    Alexia Elbaz
    Oct 15, 2025
    1.0
    I have never been more disappointed in a service. My dog has been on their wellness plan for years, and overall we were happy despite a few minor issues. Unfortunately, my dog was recently diagnosed with heart failure and can no longer come into the office. She now needs care from a specialist. When I called to cancel our plan, I was informed that I would still need to pay the remaining balance, regardless of her condition. After being a loyal customer for so long, I was simply asking for a little compassion and financal understanding during a very difficult time. What made it worse was how the representative handled the situation. He ignored my questions, kept repeating his script, and ended the call by telling me to “have a nice day.” It felt cold, robotic, and incredibly insensitive given the circumstances. Please, do not sign up with them. Get a good pet health insurance plan instead. The low ratings are there for a reason.

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 drop off my pet to avoid contact?

We’re empowering our hospital teams to do what’s right for themselves, their clients and communities by taking a series of precautions from encouraging drop-offs to increasing cleaning protocols. Please call the clinic for more information.