About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the receptionist at Banfield Pet Hospital, ‘Why do you always seem so happy here?’ The receptionist smiled warmly and replied, 'Because every day I get to make little Fluffy feel better or say goodbye to a beloved pet with dignity.' The delivery driver nodded thoughtfully before leaving, pondering whether his own job could ever be that fulfilling.
2. One day, a concerned owner asked the vet tech at Banfield Pet Hospital: 'Why does my dog keep trying to lick that tree outside?' The tech smiled and replied, ‘Oh, your dog is probably just trying to tell you that tree it’s allergic to pollen.’ The owner laughed and said, ‘Really? I’ll take your word for it!’
3. One night, an exhausted veterinarian was closing up Banfield Pet Hospital when she noticed something unusual in the parking lot—a tiny dog tag hanging from the handle of the janitor’s cart. Curious, she picked it up and read ‘Maximus, lost.’ Just then, a delivery driver rushed in, yelling that his dog had escaped during the nightly run. The vet smiled and handed over Maximus’s tag, saying, ‘Found your boy!’ It turned out Maximus loved running errands with his owner so much he sneaked along every day.
4. At midnight, a security guard patrolling Banfield Pet Hospital heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your pets are requested in the lobby for an emergency meeting with management.’ The guard thought it was some kind of prank until he saw all the pets—dogs wagging their tails, cats purring contentedly—milling around curiously. Turned out, there had been a mix-up with the new pet ID badges, and they needed everyone’s attention to fix the issue. The whole ordeal ended with a free treat for every animal and a hearty laugh from the staff.