Unfortunately after 8 years a Banfield member at so many locations, across the country due to active military household - we settled to New York this year. Due to the experience at this specific location over two visits, is the reason we have decided to leave Banfield. We drove from Astoria to this location, to be at a “not so crazy” location compared to a NYC 5Boro location, and we just had to go back home because the staff made a mistake and failed to inform us in advance that we needed to be sent medication for reactive dogs to help calm them, this has always been clearly indicated in her notes in their system, it slipped my mind that my dog was given this before as it was such an early morning rushed drop off, so we wasted the entire work morning just traveling for nothing on our time, our hour/ dollar, scheduling all around this appointment. Not only that, we showed up at 7:30 am as we were told for drop off and the staff was late to open, they never pick up their phones anyways, the only way to get to speak to a person on the phone is if you leave a voicemail only. we were outside in the cold just trying to knock. The doctor for the dental was also late, and their team suggested we wait another hour until the doctor came in at 9am. Although the staff is kind and helpful, their disorganization and no attention to detail really is disappointing to the Banfield Franchise, I’ve had nothing but positive experiences from all other locations I’ve been to. Unfortunately we will be cancelling our premium plan and will be searching for a more specialized local veterinarian.