Banfield Pet Hospital

3.7
183 reviews
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About

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Banfield Pet Hospital® - San Marcos 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
1050 McKinley Place Dr, San Marcos, TX
78666, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
183 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported poor experiences with front desk staff, citing rudeness and lack of professionalism.

Appointment Process

Customers frequently mentioned long wait times for appointments and the inconvenience of drop-off only visits.

Care Quality

While some reviews praised the veterinary care and attention given to pets, others expressed concerns about misdiagnoses and unnecessary tests.

Wellness Plan Issues

Numerous complaints were made regarding the Optimum Wellness Plan, with customers feeling it was a financial burden and difficult to cancel.

Mixed Experiences

Overall, experiences varied widely, with some customers expressing satisfaction with the care and staff, while others had negative encounters.
  • SB
    Samantha Baker
    Dec 22, 2025
    2.0
    Let me start out by saying, the doctors here have always done a great job taking care of our pets: my problem here is with the business model. I have been a Banfield customer for more than a decade and have spent THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS through my wellness plan, while simultaneously never meeting their vet. Truly, I have never let their vet. Years and years, and I have never even seen Dr. Nancy Zalinski's face. The 'turn and burn' appointment style, of just dropping off my pets, waiting hours to hear any update and then picking back up is impersonal, unprofessional, and anxiety-inducing as their parent. I want to have a relationship with the veterinarian I choose for my animals. I want to know who they are and have space to ask questions to their face! I canceled my wellness plan and cannot wait to start the top of next year with their new doctor.
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    Julian Megdanis
    Sep 29, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely terrible experience. Day, the girl who answers the phone is terrible at customer service. You wait for 30 minutes on hold. They charge you for extra things your pet does not need just for more money(I doubled checked at other another vet). All in all terrible experience. Even if you go in person you wait 15-25 minutes to get any help at all and then again to get your dog during pickup. Absolute joke of a vet.
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    Kyle Anderson
    Sep 15, 2025
    1.0
    The worst Banfield location I’ve ever been to. The receptionist was quick to label my dog “aggressive” because it barked at another dog. Proceeded to yell “everyone watch out, give space we have an aggressive dog here” Flash forward to the actual appointment. I did a drop off with concern for an ear infection. My dog was with them for 4 hours before they called and said “we need to reschedule because we can’t get the sample from him” I came in and sat in the room with my dog, they got the sample within a minute. Save yourself the hassle and go see Dr golden at the Banfield in Mueller. Worth the drive.
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    Cameron LaVergne
    Sep 10, 2025
    1.0
    Brought my dog for a 10 a.m. appointment. Got my tires changed at Discount Tire just across the lot. Came back, told the desk I would be waiting in person for my dog. At 3 p.m. I get a phone call from the Vet to confirm details on his intake form. That I submitted prior to his 10 a.m. appointment. Did not see my dog until 5 p.m. Visit was for shots. Brought my cat in several times for routine checkups. Routinely this vet failed to get stool samples, sending me home with the kit for collection. Absolute disasterpiece of pet services. Avoid if possible. Go to PetCo in Kyle or find local.
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    Jessica Mills
    Aug 29, 2025
    1.0
    Every time I come here it’s a 30 minute wait. It takes an insanely long time to check people in and they only ever have one person at the front. Only one person and they take way way too long to check people in. Like, either streamline your check in process or employ enough people to be able to take that time without a line a mile long every time I come here. I’m finding a new vet because the inconvenience is insane.

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.