Banfield Pet Hospital

3.8
523 reviews
man with a dog

About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - Brooklyn 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

  • Requires appointmentAvailable
  • Paid street parkingAvailable

Location

Banfield Pet Hospital
238 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
11201, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
520 reviews
5 stars
287
4 stars
65
3 stars
31
2 stars
24
1 star
113

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staffing Issues

Many customers reported that the location is consistently understaffed, leading to long wait times and poor service.

Communication Problems

Customers frequently experienced difficulties reaching the clinic by phone, often being placed on hold for extended periods or having calls dropped.

Mixed Care Quality

While some customers praised the veterinarians for their care and communication, others reported conflicting advice and dissatisfaction with the treatment provided.

Wellness Plan Concerns

Several reviews indicated frustration with the wellness plan, citing unexpected costs and difficulties in scheduling appointments.

Customer Service

Overall, customer service was described as unprofessional and disorganized, with many expressing disappointment in the handling of appointments and inquiries.
  • CC
    Caroline CW
    5 days ago
    5.0
    The doctors and staff here are always caring and accommodating to my pet. They always explain everything to be done and to be done. My dog is always happy after his visits.
  • LT
    lola thomas
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    This place should receive no stars. Linda who claimed she was a supervisor was micro aggressive and extremely patronizing! All she had to do was renew my cat’s prescription card for food he needs for the rest of his life due to a previous UTI. I only ever have an issue at THIS location. If shes a supervisor, why did she then have to consult with someone else to address the issue. I bet if I were a distressed woman of a different race she would have renewed it without a problem. I absolutely hate this location. I left in tears because my cat could not get the food he needed. I know she wont be fired. But she shoulf be!
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    P T
    Nov 11, 2025
    1.0
    Do yourself and your pet a favor and avoid this place. They have no sense of urgency. The vet Dr. Martinez does not follow up and there no continuity of care. My pet had been seen by multiple providers and it was clear that none of them reviewed previous records. They become very unhappy when you share your concerns. I was given a copy of my pets records with information that had never been discussed with me. The clinic manager Dominique is also unhelpful in resolving and addressing concerns. Infact so told me to take my very sick pet elsewhere and Dr. Martinez refused to meet with me after I paid for testing that was never explained or discussed with me. Terrible service!
  • AW
    Agnes Whitehurst
    Nov 3, 2025
    1.0
    If I could give it no stars I would. #2249 Brooklyn is the location I started with. However, since joining in February I am very disappointed they do not take walk in. What you may think is an emergency for your pet is not to them. I have emailed them pictures of what was wrong with my pet they said they would get back to me but never did. Today I reached out and was told they will review the picture and get back to me before close of day and no call back. The plans are just get our money because of i have a plan why should I have to go somewhere else and spend money when I'm paying for a plan every month. IT IS A WASTE OF TIME GOING TO BANFIELD!!! You have to go to different locations if you can luck up with an available appointment. They need to be investigated by the better business bureau ASAP. Our pets could be died under their care. They do not care. No call backs, no appointments, long line when you do go I am sorry I take my pet there when its time to renew I will not be renewing. BANFIELD are crooks. They need more vet doctors and staff. I shouldn't have to go to another brought when I reside in Brooklyn. Today Nov. 6, after the review, corrective action was made but am not going to change the review because I shouldn't have to write a review like I did for such a established company. I hope BANFIELD listen to all the negative reviews and understand where we as pet parents are coming from. Thanks for the corrective action.
  • MD
    Mengna Da
    Oct 25, 2025
    2.0
    I came here because of their drop-off service, but the overall experience has been nothing but disappointment. This place seems extremely understaffed and the app is useless. The online schedule is NEVER accurate and I constantly get calls to reschedule (usually one or two weeks later than what shows on their app). It’s horrible when your pet is sick because how hard it is to schedule. As a lot of people mentioned, sometimes they schedule you for 8:30 but the store isn’t even open until 9! When you call, it’s common to be put on hold for 5-10 mins. Some staff is nice but some seems extremely unhappy because how busy they are. Banfield, you need to hire more staff for this location!! The doctors are fine so far, but as my dog gets older and needs more care, I definitely need to change to a real vet.

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.