Located minutes from East 39th Street South and Route 291, Banfield Pet Hospital in Independence, MO, is here for you and your furry BFF. You’ll find our veterinary team inside PetSmart off South Bolger Road. We’re ready to provide reliable, convenient petcare every day of the week.
Whether your furry companion needs diagnostic testing, a routine checkup, or vaccinations, our veterinary services in Independence will help you as you focus on your pet’s wellness and health.
Not to thrill with their service about 5 months ago went there they noticed something wrong with my dogs nipple said they would contact other vets to do the surgery never got back with me by the time I found a vet that would it got much worse and was cancer if caught in time I could have tried to do more, I had to put my dog down today because they didn't do anything
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Scoops
Aug 4, 2026
2.0
I had brought my dog in to get an ear hematoma surgery (today 8/4/26), the was original estimate was for 1200$ for the procedure and told that I would receive the quote via e-mail.. Not expecting it to be much different 12-1300$ (A small difference is totally acceptable in my opinion) but when I got in the office to drop my dog off for the surgery I facing down a bill for 1550$+.. I go through my e-mail to find the quote they had sent and it's 1440$+ (6% less than the actual price of the procedure on the day of drop off).. These folks need to learn what an estimate is because all their numbers were off... These don't come off as estimates or quotes, these come off as grifts designed to get you in the door. I've estimated and quoted electrical engineering projects ranging from 10's of thousands to million dollar contracts, and if I were off by those percentages I wouldn't be working. Even vehicle maintenance estimations are better than these and they work inside unknown conditions a majority of the time.
Webster Estimate definition: 1 a: to judge tentatively or APPROXIMATELY (this being what is expected) the value, worth, or significance of (being dramatically under estimated doesn't help anyone and in fact makes the estimator look bad.)
Nothing against the actual vets as they themselves seemed competent and friendly but as far as the business side goes, I highly suggest anyone that wants to use their services pay close attention to their billing and what they say and remember to ask follow up questions because a 29% difference in an estimation or quote is wildly deceptive and neither the verbal quote or the quote received via email being close to the end price should be grounds for reeducation, or a reevaluation of services provided and at worst termination as it makes the company look like a grift.
Now my dogs hematoma has nearly doubled in size since the day I went in initially and the day of the surgery and is sitting in the cone of shame till I have to find a new vet that can handle quotes and estimations including the procedure.
Thank you Banfield, please do better. That was 100% ridiculous.
(2 stars because the vet we saw initially was good with Oliver)
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Nicole Longley
Jul 31, 2026
5.0
Very helpful and friendly staff!
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Naomi R
Jul 19, 2026
5.0
Banfield is wonderful. The people working there are always very kind and helpful and loving to our little fools that like to get into trouble. They are always very good about helping us navigate our pets' healths and how to treat their most recent acts of terror against themselves and us. Absolutely love the Optimal Wellness Plans they have. If you don't have pet insurance or do I highly recommend. It's made a HUGE difference in the ability to monitor for health problems before they hit and the overall quality of life we can provide for our pets as a direct result. To that entire team, thank you.
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Kelly Kates
Jun 27, 2026
1.0
I brought my baby in when she was at her worst. She was not used to strangers and I felt funny having to “drop her off” to begin with. There was little to no communication from the vet about her condition. When she was picked up, the staff acted annoyed.
She ended up needed emergency surgery. Her life could have been saved if the vet had communicated to us what was going on DO NOT BRING YOUR BABIES HERE!
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.
What preventive pet health care services does Banfield offer?
We believe that preventive care is the most effective way to keep your pet healthy throughout all stages of life. Our pet hospitals offer many preventive care treatments, including:
• Vaccinations
• Dental Care
• Parasite Control
• Nutritional Counseling
• Behavioral Counseling
• Comprehensive Examinations
What is an Optimum Wellness Plan?
Optimum Wellness Plans are designed to provide annual preventive care. They include head-to-tail exams, vaccines, early screening diagnostics, consultations for proper nutrition, dental care and more! Since wellness plans are not insurance, they do not include treatment for unpredictable or abnormal conditions, however discounts would apply. Because pets need ongoing preventive care, wellness plans automatically renew at the end of each twelve month period (unless paid in full at enrollment).
How do I pay for an Optimum Wellness Plan?
You can spread the cost of your wellness plan across the 12 months of your annual agreement to make it easier to budget for the essential health care your pet needs. Your monthly payments can be automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account or charged to a credit card so that you don’t have to worry about them once you enroll. We also offer the option of paying in full if you prefer.
What kind of appointment do I have?
• In-room appointments: You and your pet visit the vet together. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment time
• Drop-off appointments: If you have a drop-off appointment, we will communicate a time to drop off your pet. Keep your phone nearby and we’ll call you when your pet is ready for pickup.
• Optimum Wellness Plans® Virtual Visits: If you have an Optimum Wellness Plan and scheduled a Virtual Visit, you’ll save valuable time and get quality care from the comfort of your home.
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