Banfield Pet Hospital

3.7
530 reviews
man with a dog

About

VeterinarianAnimal HospitalVeterinary PharmacyPet Services
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
526 reviews
5 stars
289
4 stars
65
3 stars
32
2 stars
26
1 star
114

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Appointment Issues

Customers frequently reported difficulties in scheduling appointments, including long wait times, cancellations, and inaccurate online booking.

Staffing Problems

Many reviews highlighted understaffing and poor customer service, with long hold times and unresponsive staff being common complaints.

Quality of Care

While some customers praised the veterinarians for their care and knowledge, others expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment and follow-up care provided.

Wellness Plan Concerns

Several customers felt that the wellness plan was not worth the cost due to unexpected charges and difficulties in accessing services.

Mixed Experiences

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers expressing satisfaction with the care and staff, while others reported significant frustrations.
  • LR
    Laura R
    Jan 5, 2026
    2.0
    This place is awful. I've been coming here for almost 5 years amd it is getting progressively worse. I did not write this review sooner because Dr. MARTINEZ is the absolute best. However, 3 appts in a row I made appts with Dr. Martinez and instead it was another DR who saw my dog. The front desk staff is understaffed, rude every single day and will waste your time. It is incredible how they are always behind like today that drop off was at 8 but no one came out to desks until 8:15am. Im here again for pick up at 5:10pm, its 5:40 and im still waiting. I can clearly see Dr. Martinez attended a bunch of other pets but not mine. The front desk staff will always try to upsell you but will not upgrade your plan the way they need to. Move you from register to register and get an attitude with you when you get upset. The entire front desk needs to be retrained.
  • RH
    Rae H
    Dec 19, 2025
    3.0
    I booked an appointment 2-3 weeks ago for early Jan, and just received a voicemail that the appointment slot was no longer available. No problem - called them back, lady on the call was really patient. Turns out their appointment system online is fake and completely not tied to their actual practice's system, next slot was 2 weeks out from the slot I requested, which wouldn't work for me since my dog's vaccines would have expired by then and she goes to doggy daycare regularly. I had previously used Banfield in WA when I was moving to NYC, for a doctor's note for the airlines to bring my cat over and the slot I booked was the one I got. Going back to just using Vetco, which has a really easy online booking system for both vet and grooming, and so far been very reliable.
  • AD
    Akruti Desai
    Dec 15, 2025
    2.0
    This review is for both Banfield overall and specifically the Brooklyn location. I started with Banfield in 2006 with my first dog in California and added my second dog in 2012. The appointment availability and quality of care has substantially declined since I started with them almost 20 years ago. In 2020, after my first dog died in January, I was still required to pay for his plan for the full year through June which felt unusually cruel. Against my better judgment, I kept my second dog on the plan and we have consistently struggled to secure prompt appointments over the last 5 years. The last couple times my dog had a suspected UTI, the Brooklyn location couldn’t get us in for a week which defeats the purpose of having a plan like this. I won’t let my dog suffer in pain for a week because they no longer reserve blocks of time daily for illness and injury patients like they used to. I’ve had to go to other vets and pay out of pocket because of this. This is my last year as a Banfield customer.
  • SC
    Shakeima C
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing staff and Vetinarians. I feel like this hospital/clinic does not get the credit it deserves despite being overbooked and short staff. Everyone tries their hardest to accommodate everyone the best way they know how to. Me and my dog Washington appreciate you guys so much!
  • NK
    N K
    Dec 3, 2025
    5.0
    I’ve been going to this same Banfield for 10+ years, first with my family’s dog and then with my own. I’ve always had a good experience. The staff is friendly, the veterinarians are knowledgeable, and they seem to always be busy which I feel like speaks for itself. I’ve always felt my dogs were cared for. They explain everything so I can actually understand things and never made me feel weird about asking any questions. They remind you when your pet is due for something, the app is great and comes with 24/7 vet chat, plus it doesn’t hurt that they are conveniently located in the same store as where I buy my dog food and bring my dog for grooming. For me it’s affordable and the wellness plans actually cover a lot. I recommend Banfield often!

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.