the benefits of drop-off appointments at Banfield

At Banfield, we offer several types of appointments, including in-room appointments, drop-off appointments, and Optimum Wellness Plan Virtual Visits.

Many of our appointments are drop-offs, meaning you bring your pet into our hospital in the morning for an extended visit while you go about your day. We’ll call you when your furry friend is ready to be picked up.

You might be thinking, “How do drop-off appointments benefit me?”

That’s a great question, and we have answers.

Free up your time + flexible pickup times

Drop-off appointments enable you to go about your day while your pet is at the hospital getting care. That means errands, back to work, back to home, school pickup — whatever it is that you need to do — can still be accomplished while your pet is well taken care of at our hospital. We also offer flexible pickup times so you can collect your pup or kitty when it’s convenient for you.

Perfect for comprehensive visits and spending time with your pet

Many of our appointments are comprehensive visits — nose-to-tail evaluations where we look at every inch of your unique pet. At these appointments we like to take our time because we’re checking everything from your pet’s eyes and ears, to their lungs and abdomen, to their joints and bones, and more.

Lab results before they leave

If your pet gets blood drawn at their appointment, drop-off appointments enable us to get the lab results the same day and run more labs if needed. This is a great opportunity to stay on top of your pet’s care in a timely fashion and address anything that needs to be addressed promptly.

Keep an eye on your pet

Drop-offs enable us to keep an eye on your pet after they receive their vaccinations. It is rare for a pet to have an adverse reaction to a vaccination, but in the event they do, we’ll be right there to help.