Optimum Wellness Plans® explained

We want the best for our pets, including high-quality veterinary care. But that can be more complicated than it sounds. What do they need and when? How much will it cost? What if their needs change? Banfield makes petcare easy with our Optimum Wellness Plans^® — budget-friendly bundles of services that will help you manage your pet's foundational care.

What’s an Optimum Wellness Plan? 

Optimum Wellness Plans^® are year-long preventive petcare packages that bundle services for easy care management and budgeting. They include the routine and annual services that Banfield recommends for pets based on their species, age, and other factors. There are several options for plans, but don’t worry if you’re not sure which to choose. You’ll get a one-on-one consult with a Banfield vet when you’re enrolling your pet for an OWP, so you can feel confident you’re getting the right package of services for your furry friend. 

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Included in every plan 

Every Optimum Wellness Plan includes time with your team, recommended annual and routine care, and ways to stick to your budget. 

Time with your care team 

• Unlimited office visits
• Virtual visits
• 24/7 Pet Chat^™ access
• 1:1 nutrition coaching

You read that right: All OWPs include unlimited office visits. And that’s at any of over 1,000 Banfield locations nationwide. Plus, plans include a specified number of virtual visits for when you can’t make it in. You’ll also have 24/7 access to Pet Chat™, where you can get advice from veterinary professionals. We also provide a 1:1 coaching session to cover all your questions about your pet’s nutrition, diet, and weight. 

Petcare services 

• Comprehensive exams 
• Recommended routine vaccinations  
• Diagnostic testing 

Plans include two comprehensive exams — nose to tail evaluations of hearts, ears, eyes, tummies, tushes, and more. Think of them like your own yearly checkups. Routine vaccinations and boosters are also included to help protect your pet against illnesses and disease. Finally, diagnostic testing like fecal exams, blood work, and more will give you insight into your pet’s health. 

Budgeting help

• Affordable payments
• OWP-based discount
• Options to easily add parasite control and other services

Pay yearly or divide your total OWP payment into 12 easy monthly payments with no interest fees. Plus, you’ll get a discount on many Banfield products and services not included in your pet's OWP. You can also talk to your vet about the right parasite control for other add-on services, and then add the cost to your monthly OWP payment for easy budgeting. 

Plans for every age and stage 

Those are the pillars of our OWP offerings, but each plan type is unique and designed for specific species, age, and needs. Check out each plan types’ page to learn more about the full list of services included in each.

Puppy and kitten plans 

Our Early Care and Early Care Plus plans for puppies and kittens both help to protect your pet from harmful diseases and support their health as they grow to give them the best possible start. Early Care Plus also includes a spay or neuter procedure and an additional discount on non-OWP services. 

Adult plans 

Our Active Care and Active Care Plus plans make it easy to give your dog or cat high-quality preventive care. Active Care Plus includes a professional dental cleaning and an additional discount. If your pet needs more care because of a chronic condition, our Special Care includes more diagnostic testing to monitor any changes in your pet’s health. 

How are Optimum Wellness Plans^® different from insurance?

Banfield’s OWPs work differently than pet insurance. First, there are no deductibles. Your plan cost is what you pay for its included services. Second, unlike with pet insurance which may or may not reimburse plan holders for services after they are performed, Banfield clients know exactly what’s included in their plan.

Optimum Wellness Plans^® have predictable costs so you can budget accordingly for your pet’s foundational care. And if they get sick or injured and need other care from Banfield, your OWP discount can help you manage the price of certain services and prescription medication. 

Learn more online or schedule an appointment

Now you know the scoop on Banfield’s popular Optimum Wellness Plans^®! Get answers to common questions here or find a Banfield location near you to discuss with a veterinary team.

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