Banfield Pet Hospital

Our Associates answered the call and the #DoGoodMovement is in full swing this summer! We hosted nearly 30 volunteer events in the month of June. Banfield Gives Back is one of the largest volunteer programs in the veterinary industry, giving our Associates more opportunities to volunteer, dream big and do good. We love seeing our Associates lending their support and volunteering with causes and organizations in our communities to improve the lives of pets and increase access to care. From doggy spa days to dog park cleanups to free clinics and animal rescue adoption events. Even our NextVet interns have joined the movement and attended events in their local markets as a part of their internship. We're just getting started, so stay tuned for more updates later this summer! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #ProudlyMars #ABetterWorldForPets #Volunteering #BanfieldGivesBack

10 years! 🎉🎉 Happy Banniversary, Alli! 🥳 “As a Shift Lead and Registered Veterinary Technician, Alli does so much to help keep the hospital running smoothly! We are so thankful for her dedication to the care of the pets and people of Spring Meadows!” - Team Spring Meadows, OH We love celebrating the many amazing Banfield Associates who continue to make an impact in their community every day. Thank you, Alli, for your 10 years of service and commitment to making #ABetterWorldForPets.🧡 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #bHere #Banniversary #Anniversary Rebecca Forbis Jenna Mills Allison Perkins

#AVMA2024 has come to a terrific close and once again demonstrated the multitudinous opportunities it and other veterinary conferences provide for learning and engagement. For Banfield Associates, they had access to incredible continuing education (CE) to further their skills and bring back to their teams. All Banfield veterinarians and veterinary technicians receive CE funds and streamlined registration for select conferences like AVMA designed to make it as easy as possible for them to attend. Attendees interested in Banfield could stop by our booth and speak with Associates to get a sense for what it’s like to work with us. Our leaders got incredible face time with their peers in the industry, academic leaders and, importantly, our Associates. The opportunity to speak with Associates and get their perspectives in a unique setting outside our hospitals is incredibly valuable. They always walk away with new perspectives and action items that they work to address. A highlight for all Associates at #AVMA is the Banfield Associate reception, where we showcased Banfield’s unique culture – from our commitment to quality medicine and equity, inclusion & diversity to health & wellbeing, the Banfield Gives Back volunteer program, our charitable arm Banfield Foundation and more. Thank you to the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) for inviting Banfield leaders to speak at your respective events and AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) for a great conference. See you next year! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #BanfieldLovesVTs #bHere #VeterinaryConference #BanfieldGivesBack #ContinuingEducation #CareerDevelopment #AVMA

Happy #PrideMonth! We loved seeing our Associates #LeadwithPride this month in hospitals, at parades, and through the #RainbowScrubChallenge (thanks for the partnership on the latter VCA Animal Hospitals!) This support helps us continue to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to bring their full selves to work while we all work together to create #ABetterWorldforPets. Although #PrideMonth is coming to a close, Banfield commits to continuing these important conversations all year long. Thanks to our Banfield Pride Diversity Resource Group for creating amazing content and opportunities for our Associates to learn from, connect with each other, and grow. #banfieldpethospital #banfieldlife #banfieldcareers #banfieldpride #proudlymars

One of the many great things about Banfield being proudly part of Mars is the incredible opportunity to join a global community committed to driving positive change. This is embodied in the Mars Ambassador Program (MAP), a signature Mars volunteer program that empowers Associates to volunteer their time and skills to help nonprofit organizations advance their mission. By aligning with our business priorities and purpose, MAP ensures that the skills and expertise of our Associates are applied in ways that not only support these organizations but also align with our core values and strategic goals. We’re thrilled to share that 14 Banfield Associates have been selected for MAP assignments this year! Our charitable arm, the Banfield Foundation is co-hosting and funding assignments in Arizona, Hawaii and – new this year – Saipan. We also have Associates headed to Ghana and India. We can’t wait to share details and photos from their travels later this year. Congratulations to all the Ambassadors! #ProudlyMars #BanfieldFoundation #BanfieldGivesBack Mars Mars Veterinary Health Banfield Foundation Kim Van Syoc Arizona Humane Society Kauai Humane Society Humane Society International

With women making up nearly 70% of the veterinary profession and the number increasing annually, supporting moms and current and future veterinary professionals is incredibly important to us at Banfield. We are so inspired by this Authority Magazine interview with our chief medical officer, Dr. Alea Harrison, who candidly shares how she approaches the challenges of balancing motherhood and career – from facing “mom guilt” to creating those intentional moments of connection with her family – all while advocating for the veterinary profession and women in STEM.    Read more from Dr. Harrison here: https://lnkd.in/gmA3x7qg   #banfieldpethospital #banfieldlife #banfieldcareers #womeninSTEM #veterinary

ICYMI: Our third annual NextVet internship program has officially begun! The Class of 2024 is a group of 30 passionate and bright students from across the country, who are excited to get their start in veterinary medicine with hands-on experience this summer.   We are very excited to continue to give back, build a stronger future for pet professionals, and diversify the veterinary pipeline through this one-of-a-kind paid internship program.   Follow along this summer to hear more about their learning and career exploration journeys and share some words of encouragement in the comments for these future veterinary professionals!   #NextVet #internship #banfieldpethospital #banfieldlife #banfieldcareers #veterinarymedicine #veterinarystudents #careerdevelopment

At Banfield, we know that Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity are integral to living out our purpose: A Better World for Pets. That's why we're committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we serve, that we create an inclusive workplace culture where all our associates can be themselves, do their best work together, and that we provide quality care for all our clients and their pets. Our Diversity Resource Groups (DRGs) play a critical role in centering and elevating our Associates’ voices and create community across our practice. Today, Banfield's POWER and PRIDE DRGs collaborated to honor Juneteenth and the contributions of all the Black leaders who dedicated their lives to Black liberation and equality. This includes Marsha P. Johnson, a trailblazer in the fight for Black LGBTQIA+ rights. Marsha was a leading activist in the Stonewall riots of June 1969, the pivotal event that ignited the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement and is remembered with Pride Month. Her courage and advocacy have left an enduring legacy, reminding us of the importance of intersectionality in our ongoing work to further Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We are also celebrating Opal Lee, known as "the grandmother of Juneteeth," for her advocacy to make this a federally recognized holiday, which finally happened in 2021. Now at 97-years-old, she is having a homecoming this month – she received keys to a new home rebuilt on the same site where a racist mob destroyed her family's house on Juneteenth 80 years ago. Today we join with our Associates to remember and celebrate the freedom and resilience of our ancestors while also honoring the impactful contributions of individuals like Marsha P. Johnson and Opal Lee, who sacrificed so much in their fight for the liberation of all marginalized communities. By sharing their stories and histories, we foster a deeper understanding and respect among each other. #poweratbanfield #banfieldeid #juneteenth #pride #banfieldpride Kirk J. Breuninger Alea Harrison Carl Winch Randy Hite Victoria Pauley, CCXP Colleen Darney, SHRM-CP Renea Weathington Jeff Ellison Kim Riley

Last weekend, we were proud to again sponsor the 4th Annual National Association for Black Veterinarians (NABV) Conference in New Orleans – and to have three of our inspiring Banfield leaders share their stories with attendees in support of “Strengthening the Pipeline, Building a Legacy.” NABV’s goal is one we share at Banfield – to advocate for, support, and cultivate a more inclusive and diverse veterinary profession. Our POWER Diversity Resource Group works to help increase opportunities for our Black Associates, and like NABV, for future veterinary professionals by removing barriers and increasing access to veterinary medicine for Black students. This year, our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alea Harrison joined MVH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH for a special presentation on “Navigating Leadership Opportunities: The Path to Chief Medical Officer.” Highlighting the need to increase representation of Black women in healthcare leadership roles, and how Banfield has made that possible, Dr. Harrison was a huge inspiration with her first session at NABV sharing her career path as a woman of color into leadership at Banfield. POWER co-leads Dr. Kim Riley and Dr. Consuela Byrd also shared on a panel how Banfield leads Equity, Inclusion & Diversity work, and along with fellow Banfield attendees at every level of leadership, represented the diverse career paths and growth opportunities we’ve developed in support of our BIPOC Associates. Bringing together our commitments to EI&D and to diversifying the veterinary pipeline, our partnership with NABV has become one of our favorite ways to build relationships with veterinary students, many of whom have been part of our student job program or are ambassadors for Banfield to their vet schools. Year after year, it’s wonderful to hear about their progress, tell their friends about our opportunities, and welcome more Black talent in support of purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. April Allen Colleen Darney, SHRM-CP LaToiya Templeton #banfieldpethospital #banfieldlife #banfieldcareers #poweratbanfield #banfieldeid #nabv #nabv2024 #blackveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #dvmstudent #veterinarystudents

A graduation from veterinary school AND a Banniversary?!! 🎉🥳 PM ➡️ DVM 10 years with the Practice, primarily as a PM, and now...a DVM! Congratulations Brook, your journey is absolutely remarkable and truly an amazing example of leadership in action. Can’t wait to see your impact with Team Boca Village in FL! Huge congratulations again to all of the veterinary school graduates this 2024 graduation season! 🎓 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #MyBanfieldCareerStory #Banniversary #veterinarycareers #graduates #grads #grads2024 #graduation2024 Brook Todd-Lima Miriam Harvey Alejandra Ospina Kirk J. Breuninger Lauren Stray