Banfield Pet Hospital

Continuing our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re excited to recognize one of our inspiring hospital leaders and veterinary technicians, Dina Zamarripa, LVT. Not only is Dina one of our rockstar vet techs (VTs) who helps more pets get access to the veterinary care they need, she’s dedicated to coaching and creating more opportunities for her fellow VTs. Since she joined Banfield 14 years ago as a VT, Dina became a practice manager in 2022 and now mentors eight VTs across two locations. She’s built a culture where Associates are eager and able to grow their careers to serve more pets and clients – a success she credits to her own mentors who empowered her to develop into leadership as a woman in vet med. She shared, “I’ve had two amazing female field directors. Their leadership has inspired me to make and reach bigger goals within Banfield. I want to be able to also inspire others with my story so they say, ‘I can do that also!’ Because the journey of learning and development is truly endless here.” We’re excited to see where Dina sets her sights next and how her enthusiasm, empathy, and expertise continue to lift up the pets and people she meets! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldCareers #VeterinaryMedicine #Mentorship

Big news for the future of veterinary medicine! 📢 Banfield is investing to support the next generation of veterinarians by covering final year tuition for 2025 DVM graduates joining full-time. This initiative is beyond providing financial relief— by lowering barriers, we’re building a stronger pipeline of new doctors and making it easier for them to focus on what matters: their education, passion, and impactful futures in #VetMed. Our goal is to help veterinarians — and their teams — to thrive, helping ensure the future of the profession. Are you graduating this year and interested? Reach out to Daniella Engelbrecht for details and full eligibility criteria. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #CareerGrowth #VetStudent

Our second feature for #WomensHistoryMonth is Dr. April Allen, who is the epitome of educating and inspiring others. She has been a Banfield Associate for over 12 years, working as an Area Chief of Staff for the last four. In this role, she helps support over a dozen veterinarians to deliver quality veterinary care every day. 🧡 She's also an active participant in our #BanfieldGivesBack program, bringing Banfield Pet Academy to a record number of schools to inspire the next generation and provide free preventive care in underserved communities. She shared, "I am passionate about speaking to young people about the veterinary field because I believe every student, regardless of background, should see that their dreams are within reach and that goals once thought distant can be achieved." We couldn't agree more! 👏 This year, one of her hospitals will be mentoring one of our NextVets and we can't wait to see how that student will shine with her guidance. ✨ #WomensHistoryMonth #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldCareers #VeterinaryMedicine #Mentorship

Meet Dr. Bridget Wagnon, DVM! 🩺 Dr. Wagnon recently took on the role of Campus Liaison after spending 11 years at Banfield. Her journey with us began as an Associate Doctor, and over the years she has advanced to roles such as Chief of Staff and Area Chief of Staff, overseeing multiple hospitals. Throughout her career, Dr. Wagnon has deeply valued Banfield's commitment to professional development, enhancing her clinical and surgical skills to gaining insights into the business side of veterinary medicine, and she wants to pay it forward through mentorship. She loves mentoring students because it reminds her of her own journey. Seeing their excitement and growth is energizing and reinforces her passion for veterinary medicine. If you're attending the SAVMA Symposium this weekend, be sure to catch her on the Mars Veterinary Health panel on Saturday morning! Her insights and experiences are sure to inspire and inform aspiring veterinarians. #SAVMA2025 #BanfieldPetHospital #VeterinaryMedicine #MarsVeterinaryHealth #Veterinarians #Mentorship

🚨 Exciting News: Banfield’s SJP Applications Are Open! 🚨 The Student Job Program (SJP) is where so many veterinary careers begin—offering hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and a chance to grow in a supportive environment. 🩺🐾 A few great takeaways from recent Student Ambassadors: ✨ “I would advocate for SJP...day in and day out...every second it was so helpful!” ✨ “Banfield gave me the opportunity to focus on what I was really passionate about.” ✨ “I haven’t met a person that’s done SJP and said they didn’t learn a lot.” If you’re a vet student looking to gain real-world experience, now’s your time! 🧡 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #CareerGrowth #Banywhere #FutureDVMs Ava Bartley, LVT

Celebrating Career Growth at Banfield! Catherine’s journey is a true example of career development in action. Over the past 8 years, she has provided exceptional care as a Veterinary Assistant, advanced her skills as an RVT, and made a lasting impact on her teams and patients. Now, she’s taking the next step in her career as Practice Manager at Banfield San Bernardino—and we couldn’t be more excited to see her thrive in this new role! Catherine, congratulations on this incredible achievement! Your dedication and leadership continue to inspire those around you. #BanfieldCareers #BanfieldPetHospital #ProudlyMars #MVHCareers #MarsVeterinaryHeath #VeterinaryMedicine

Mars Ambassador Program: Associate Spotlight 🌎✨ Growing up on a farm, Dr. Kathryn McCullough developed a passion for animal care, which led her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Recently, she volunteered with MAP (Mars Ambassador Program) in Ghana, driven by her belief that access to care should be available to all animals. 🧡 During her time in Ghana, Dr. McCullough was moved by the generosity of the Ghanaian people and valued the opportunity to exchange knowledge with local veterinary students. One meaningful experience was diagnosing diseases uncommon in the U.S., like rabies and Newcastle disease in poultry. Reflecting on her journey, Dr. McCullough encourages others to explore volunteerism: "Nothing fills your bucket faster than helping others! Whether it's three weeks in Ghana or three hours helping a local charity, everyone has a skill to offer. Being present and showing people that you care is what is truly important." Thank you, Dr. McCullough, for your dedication to creating #ABetterWorldForPets and for sharing your inspiring experience. 👏 #BanfieldPetHospital #VeterinaryMedicine #Volunteering #ProudlyMars

Vet Students: some experiences can define your future—Banfield’s Student Job Program (SJP) is one of them. 🩺✨ For Mikayla, SJP wasn’t just about learning new skills; it was about gaining confidence, building clinical experience, and truly seeing herself in the DVM role. With hands-on training and engaged mentorship, her journey was, in her own words, "truly transformative." 🔥 If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your learning into action and grow with real-world experience, this is your nudge! 🐾 #banfieldcareers #banfieldpethospital #abetterworldforpets #proudlymars #mvhcareers #marsveterinaryheath #veterinarymedicine #vetstudent

✨ New city, amazing career growth! ✨ With nationwide clinic availability and competitive benefits that move with you, the opportunity to #BAnywhere makes relocation one less thing to stress about. Whether you’re chasing new opportunities or always wanted a fresh start in a new city, our Associates and teams are here to support. 🧡 Dr. Britni Rudisill’s story is a great example. When life took her from Louisiana to California—and then coast to coast to North Carolina—Banfield moved with her. With great support from her leaders and teams, there was no starting over, just a seamless transition to a new city to call home. 🏡➡️🏡 Thank you for sharing, Dr. Rudisill! ✈️ #banfieldpethospital #dreambigdogoodbehere #proudlymars #marsveterinaryheath #mvhcareers #banfieldcareers #vetmed⁣ Mars Veterinary Health

🌟 Associate Spotlight: Dr. Maria Ramirez Gorton 🌟 At Banfield, we believe in the power of giving back and encourage our team members to take advantage of our paid volunteering program by attending or organizing volunteer events. One of our amazing Community Champions, Dr. Maria Ramirez-Gorton, has recently organized and participated in five community events delivering preventive care to hundreds of vulnerable pets with the help of Banfield Foundation. For one of those events, she even took the opportunity to bring her son so they could volunteer together. 🧡 And this year, she's been elected to the Board of Directors for the Foundation so she can increase her impact and create #ABetterWorldForPets. As an Area Chief of Staff for more than 4 years, she has also helped veterinary teams in her market consistently deliver medical excellence. We're so proud to have Associates like Dr. Ramirez-Gorton who embody our commitment to quality care for our clients and communities! 👏👏👏 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldGivesBack #DoGoodMovement #BanfieldFoundation #Volunteering