"1"^^ . . "7"^^ . . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2012-10-26T00:00:00"^^ . "Need more front office staff! Horrible customer service both on the phone and in person. Both my appointments were 30-60mins late. One of my appointments they told me they were running about 1 hour behind. One person waiting told me that he was waiting 1 hour for just to get heartworm medicine. Everyone waiting seems really annoyed and you can tell they have been waiting a long time or they have not even been helped at all. \nMy 2nd appointment I refused to wait 1 hour past MY appointment time. I told the front office lady that I was not able to wait. She was very smug with me and told me there was nothing she could do. So I walked out. \nMy first appointment my dog need to get some stitches out so whisked her away leaving me in the waiting area and in 2 mins brought her back and said they took them out saying everything looks good. There was no talking to the veterinarian. Is the veterinarian even looking at my dog??? I dont care how small my dogs cut is Im paying you $300 for all my visits and for a VET! Especially running a hour behind yup dont think she looked at him. I was really annoyed. \nThe staff seems like they over book patients (obviously) and I see all the parents in the waiting area. Doesnt seem to be any use of the exam rooms or interaction much with the veterinarian from what I see. \nI am disappointed because this vet is close to the home but I much rather drive twice as far to have a on time appointment with a nicer more personable staff. \nI DO NOT recommend Banfield Hospital especially the one in Surprise. \nI will def be finding a nice neighborhood vet!"^^ .