Polaris – veterinary petcare in Columbus, OH

Hours of operation

  • Mon 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Tue 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Wed 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Thu 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Behavior evaluation

Get help decoding if your dog or cat’s behavior is related to a medical concern, and advice on helpful resources to keep your pet in happy woofs and meows.

Coat and skin care treatment

Coat and skin are an important indicator of your pet’s health. We’ll assess abnormalities, provide diagnostic plans, and suggest treatments to help their condition.

Comprehensive exams

Part of our preventive care practice, our comprehensive exams cover your pet’s major body systems. Regular exams help to monitor your pet’s physical condition as part of your pet’s overall well-being.

Gastrointestinal illness diagnosis and treatment

If your four-legged-friend has an upset stomach or vomiting issue, we can help determine appropriate remedies or diagnose an underlying condition.

Nutrition advice

Healthy and nutritious meals for the win! Get advice about a quality, balanced diet for your dog or cat’s life stage, lifestyle, and condition.

Orthopedic evaluation and treatment

Our teams perform full body assessments of your pet’s musculoskeletal and neurological systems, as well as radiographs and other specific diagnostic tests, to determine any structural issues in the bones, joints, ligaments, or tendons.

Parasite control

Screening and treatment plans for internal and external parasites, infestations, and secondary diseases, plus multiple options for parasite prevention and medications.

Vaccinations

We offer all routinely recommended vaccinations for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies, including rabies, feline leukemia, and parvovirus, and more based on your pet’s location and lifestyle.

Dental digital x-ray

Our digital x-ray machines help us see below the surface of your pet’s gum line and evaluate each tooth so we can see tooth root concerns, perform extractions, and send images to specialists if appropriate.

Digital radiography

Our modern digital radiography enables us to examine your BFF’s body systems like their cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems.

In-house laboratory diagnostics

We have an in-house lab for same-day results, so we can help determine or rule out specific conditions affecting your pet.

General dentistry

Our veterinary teams provide professional dental cleanings to support oral health. Ask about gingival flap surgery, extractions, and other dental techniques.

General surgery

In addition to routine spays and neuters, ask about dermatological, soft tissue, and orthopedic surgeries

Spaying and neutering

Spaying and neutering can help control the population of unwanted shelter animals and minimize some behavioral issues.

Drop off services

Curbside check-in and drop-off service is available. Make appointments even easier by downloading and filling out the patient drop-off form so it’s ready when you arrive.

End of life care

When it’s time for end-of-life care, we’re here to discuss humane options, including in-office euthanasia.

Foreign language and ASL interpretation services

We offer free interpretation services for over 350 languages. Let your veterinary team know before your appointment and you will be connected by phone to a professional translator who can help you clearly understand your pet’s diagnosis and treatment needs.

In-house pharmacy

Our Banfield locations feature a full in-house pharmacy so you can conveniently pick up pet medications at your pet’s appointment.

Microchipping

A tiny microchip implant can help give you peace of mind beyond a collar and tag, because vets and shelters routinely scan for a microchip in recovered pets.

Online pharmacy

Easily place orders from home and have them delivered right to your doorstep via out online pharmacy.

WISDOM PANEL™ canine DNA test

A WISDOM PANEL™ canine DNA test uses a small blood sample to detect the breeds in your dog’s genetic makeup, helping you to you deepen your insights and improve your understanding of your pet, their potential health needs, and their behaviors, quirks, and temperament.

Dental supplies

Supplies to take care of your pet’s mouth at home, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and more.

Joint health supplements

Parasite control products

Flea and tick prevention treatment products and plans, including choices among topical and oral medications for your pet’s unique needs and lifestyle.

Skin and coat care products

Help keep your pet’s skin and coat healthy and clean with skin and coat care products for what your pet’s floof needs.

Columbus veterinary team

Banfield Pet Hospital in Columbus, OH, is the place to go for convenient veterinary care near Crosswoods, Polaris, Westerville, or Worthington. We can be found in the Market at Polaris. Planning to run errands near Polaris Towne Center or Fashion Place? Our vet clinic is easy to find on Polaris Parkway, just west of Interstate 71. Make an appointment with Banfield in Columbus when your pet needs vaccinations, microchipping, and more.

The veterinary team at our Polaris vet clinic provides general medical care for your dog or cat of any age. Whether it’s a routine appointment for your new puppy or questions about whether your cat’s eye should look like that, Banfield Pet Hospital can help.

Make an vet appointment near Polaris in Columbus today

Rest assured your furry friends are prioritized with our Columbus vet team. In addition to the professional petcare you expect, we make it easy to manage your pet’s medical records and appointments with our mobile app and MyBanfield, our personalized client web portal. You can even save on preventive care services for your dog, cat, puppy, or kitten with our affordable, packaged Optimum Wellness Plans®.

Whether it’s a brand new puppy, a cantankerous cat, or a much beloved older pet, your animal companion requires a variety of care. Our Columbus vet clinic offers the general practice veterinary services your four-legged friends need. Our Columbus pet professionals offer vaccinations, spay and neuter for puppies and dogs or cats and kittens, dental care, and general surgery. 

If you have questions about a service, give us a call at 614-433-9361. You can also find information about pricing estimates. To book your appointment, make your Columbus vet appointment online. We can’t wait to start taking care of your lovable pet(s)!

Our team

Being an only child, I mainly grew up hanging out with frogs, dogs, cats, Guinea pigs…you name it. I knew from a young age th

About Dr. Alexis Blackmon

One week after graduating veterinary school, I married my wonderful husband. We have four grown children and four grandchildr

About Dr. Lisa Rogers

Dr. Jessica Christine has been with Banfield since 2016 and has been a Chief of Staff since 2019. She has four wonderful cat

About Dr. Jessica Christine

I have been a veterinary technician since 2014 and since then have grown tremendously in this field. Seeing other people's pe

About Morgan Carney

Hi, my name is Erin! I have been working as a RVT at the Polaris Banfield since 2015. I did an internship with Polaris in my

About Erin Stimmel

I've been working for Banfield on and off for over 10 years! I love getting to work with all the amazing pets and amazing peo

About Stephanie
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Optimum Wellness Plans®

Affordable packages of smart, high-quality preventive petcare to help keep your pet happy and healthy.

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