Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans Reviews

Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans are comprehensive packages designed to provide preventive pet care for dogs and cats. Available exclusively at Banfield Pet Hospitals, these plans cover a range of services, including office visits, vaccinations, diagnostic testing and discounts on additional products and services. OWPs are open to both dogs and cats of all ages and breeds, providing a discounted option for pet owners to ensure their furry companions receive essential wellness care. An OWP is not pet insurance — it does not cover accidents or illnesses.

Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans operate in a straightforward way. Pet owners can enroll their pets either by paying a lump sum annually or by opting for monthly payments. Once enrolled, customers can access a range of preventive care services without worrying about deductibles or paying at every visit.

There's typically no waiting period for services, but the pet must have an exam to confirm enrollment within 30 days of sign-up. If a pet requires services outside of the plan, you can pay separately, often with discounts applied based on the OWP. Pet parents can also choose add-ons to cover expenses like parasite control, spay/neuter surgeries and dental cleanings.

Each Banfield Optimum Wellness Plan includes comprehensive exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing and fecal exams. It also provides access to virtual office visits and the 24/7 Pet Chat feature, enabling direct consultation with veterinary professionals for immediate pet care advice.

Additionally, every OWP comes with an annual one-on-one pet nutrition coaching session with a trained professional. Opting for the Special Care plan for adult pets extends coverage to include additional services such as routine eye pressure and heart health testing.

What Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans do not cover

An OWP focuses on preventive care for pets, but it does not cover treatments for accidents or illnesses. Incidents such as emergency care, surgical procedures for accidents or treatment for unexpected illnesses are not included in the OWP. However, the OWP provides a discount percentage on most services and products outside the plan.

Banfield allows customers to start the enrollment process for the Optimum Wellness Plan online. During this process, customers can view the pricing estimates. Pricing and enrollment are not finalized until your pet’s first visit to a Banfield Pet Hospital, which must be done within 30 days of sign-up. While customers must provide pet age, breed and other information, Banfield states these factors do not affect pricing.

Puppies and kittens under 6 months old require different plans than adults. Otherwise, only the plan level, location selection and add-ons impact the price. ConsumerAffairs confirmed this by obtaining several quotes with varying pet breeds and ages in different areas across the U.S. Although location was the biggest factor of change in cost, the changes observed were minimal. Here are a few estimates for coverage in California’s 90001 ZIP code.

Pet under 6 months

Adult dog

Adult cat

Yes, Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans are legitimate offerings from Banfield Pet Hospitals. The plans offer comprehensive preventive care for pets, including office visits, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, discounts on additional services and more. However, it's important to note that an OWP is not pet insurance — it does not cover treatments for accidents or illnesses.

Banfield lays out plan coverages and pricing estimates and allows customers to begin enrollment online.  Overall, for pet owners seeking to spread out the cost of preventive care for their furry companions, Banfield Optimum Wellness Plans can be a valuable investment. Customers looking for accident and illness coverage or those put off by enrollment fees and the possibility of owing money even after their pet passes away may decide to look elsewhere.