Banfield Pet Hospital® - Albuquerque NE 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.
So in general I enjoy Banfield. However, today I took my cat in for check up. I wanted to also schedule a dental cleaning. Because the dental cleaning would take place later, they didn't see reason to take blood during this visit when they will just have to do it in a month. So they gave my cat his vaccinations and left that to be done during the cleaning. Perfect.
The vet comes out after the vaccination and tells me that this mass on my cats neck which has been there for years and I was previously told was benign (by Banfield). It suddenly needs to be removed because they don't know what it is and they need to send it to a lab to test... Okay, so my cat now needs invasive surgery that will cost $500-$700-$1k roughly, because the vet doesn't know what it is and don't take blood so couldn't tell if there was anything strange that could be happening from this previously assumed to be benign mass.
I was then instructed to give my cat a prescription diet to avoid him getting diabetes... My can again didn't have blood work done so why there is a sudden threat of diabetes is unclear. Plus, they never bothered to ask me what I feed my cat... Which is a combination of wet and dry food that already helps mitigate diabetes risk... I also wasn't asked about our home life and his normal habits where I could have told them that he has been losing weight and has been very active over the last several months...
So, generally I appreciate Banfield. However, I do believe I'll be getting a second opinion and moving my cats healthcare to a different location that doesn't just see my animal and tell me I need to drop tons of money on procedures and products without any explanation as to why his appointment indicated he was at all at risk.
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Jeff Ewen
Sep 3, 2026
5.0
Friendly staff, knowledgeable doctors and nurses! My dachshunds leave happy every time !
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Lynn Nelson
Jul 27, 2026
1.0
Rude staff very unfriendly. Vets response, "well, the ear infection might be gone", 2 visits for an ear infection in the last 6 weeks, but won't refill a prescription without an office visit. Vet won't return calls, now 2 seperate times. 2 full days now. Informed them my animal could be in
pain! Horrible care, staff. Beware money means more than your animal. Clerical staff is very unhelpful!! Vets don't care!! Zero stars as this business does'nt deserve even one. I have owned animals for 40 years. Worst Practice I have dealt with! ***Just received a phone call 36 hours later stating to bring my animal in as they may not of prescribed the right medication or misdiagnosed him? Insult to injury Banfield. ***Beware of this practice*** I took my cat to a great Vet and upon exam, she found his micro chip put in by Banfield, 3 months ago, on the exam table. The vet confirmed it was his!! Insult to injury. She said to ask for a REFUND. I cannot stomach even speaking with them...so I have to pay for another micro chip. And they charged $20.00 more.
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Adele Toscani
Jul 13, 2026
5.0
This place is amazing! The staff cares and are never in rush to push you out the door!
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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