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banfield.com/terms • banfield.com/privacy Founded as a small companion animal practice in Portland, OR, Banfield has been focused on preventive care since its inception in 1955 and has grown to become the largest veterinary care practice in the world. In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, Inc. family of businesses, and today it is more than 1,000 hospitals strong in neighborhoods across the United St

ates and Puerto Rico. When you join Banfield, you’re joining a team that is committed to providing the tools, training and support our associates need to excel and reach their goals and potential. More than 3,500 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving pets the highest quality of veterinary care and collectively care for more than 2.9 million pets annually. Banfield hospitals offer comprehensive medical services, computerized medical records, preventive care plans for pets and extended operating hours.

08/16/2024

Another day, another impactful event in the books! 🧡💪

This time it comes from Windsor, VA where a team of Associates from five different Banfield hospitals came together to help pets in need. Working with Wight County Animal Services and .a.w.s, the team provided free rabies vaccines and microchips for this rural community and served 66 pets in 2 hours!! 👏👏👏

Special shout out to all the Associates who participated! 👇

Barbara Higgins, LVT; Layla Hoppie; Kayla Haduck; Dev (Caitlyn) Demboski; Dr. Aylin Smith; Scherrie Kearse, LVT; Dr. Danika Stromberg; Stephenie Rodriguez; Arhia Feliciano; Britanie Walls; and Dr. Maria Ramirez Gorton

Interested in joining the and giving back to your community? Check out BanfieldGivesBack.net to find opportunities or plan your own event!

08/15/2024

Calling all future Veterinary Technicians! 📣

We’ve heard your feedback that the upfront cost of the VTNE can be a barrier for Associates to enroll for VTNE testing. Beginning today, Associates who are preparing to take the VTNE will be able to use a voucher code to pay for the exam up front. You no longer need to wait for a reimbursement to cover the cost of the exam!

We are excited to be able to offer this new benefit in addition to our already established partnership with VetTechPrep and ZUKU review which optimize VTNE preparation for Associates and allow for continuous improvement and development of our medical teams.

If you’re getting ready to take the VTNE and want to learn more, check out Fetch for the information to sign up!

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08/14/2024

Ever wonder what being a part of your state's Veterinary Medical Association (VMA) could do for your career development? Hear from Dr. Megan Kilduff, who has been with Banfield for 18 years and sits on the Massachusetts VMA Executive Board. 👇

✅ Opportunity to contribute to something bigger than yourself
✅ Be a part of helping improve the veterinary profession
✅ Become a better practitioner

At Banfield, we enroll all our full and part time doctors in their state VMA -- just one more benefit of a career with us! 🧡

Thanks for sharing your story, Dr. Kilduff! 👏👏

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08/07/2024

Our continues to pick up steam this summer! 🙌 One of our recent volunteer events was a wellness clinic with the in Schenectady, New York. 🧡

Big thanks to for funding the clinic, Dr. Stacey Oke for organizing and leading, as well as the Banfield Associates who volunteered their time to help more than 100 pets receive free veterinary care. 👏👏

Vaccinations, wellness exams, and flea and tick preventatives were administered and are such an important aspect in pets living healthy, happy lives. 🐶🐱

08/06/2024

NextVets tell all! We love hearing from our interns and what surprised them the most about the veterinary profession. 🩺 Swipe to see answers Sydney B. and Julian! 🧡

08/02/2024

Nothing will stop Banfield Associates from building the – not even a global software outage. 💪

Throughout that difficult situation, we all remained to continue to see the pets that needed to be seen. And once things were back to normal, you’d think a little “me time” would be in order … but not for our Banfield Associates.

In the week after the outage, Associates focused on doing good in their communities at more than 10 Banfield Gives Back events across the country. 🧡

As Jeff Davis, Field Director for the San Diego market and beach cleanup volunteer said, “This was just a great way for us to come together after a long couple of days and make a difference.”

Thank you to our community champions for organizing and our Associates who made time to volunteer at events including a:

➡️ Community microchip event in San Antonio, TX
➡️ Beach cleanup in Oceanside, CA
➡️ Flood cleanup at a Shelter in St. Louis, MO
➡️ Free clinic funded by our charitable arm Banfield Foundationrtnership with Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) in Baltimore, MD
➡️ Habitat for Humanity event in Charlotte, NC
➡️ Operation Kindness event in Dallas, TX
➡️ Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Keystone Conference in Atlanta, GA
➡️ Stand Down clinic with the DRG and Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinez, CA
➡️ Activity to support a local food bank in Pennsauken, NJ
➡️ Banfield Pet Academy presentation at a preschool in Norwalk, CT (stay tuned for more!)

In what is already such a caring profession, Banfield Associates’ commitment to giving back really stands out and makes us all proud! 👏👏👏

07/31/2024

Banfield Gives Back took on the Boys & Girls Clubs Of America 2024 National Keystone Conference in Atlanta, GA! 🧡 We brought a team of Associates to the College & Career Expo to interact with hundreds of teens from across the country about careers in veterinary medicine and the possibilities their futures hold. ✨

Who stole the spotlight, though? The Blue Tongued Skink named Tater Tot we brought with us. 🦎 There were tons of great conversations, dancing, and inspiring moments of connection. BIG thanks to our community champion Ashli Macko for organizing and Associates Courtney Dobson, Joleene Hardy, Dr. April Allen, and Dr. Tameka Tolliver for attending, and even our intern Kaitlyn got in on the action to share her experience. 👏

We always enjoy getting a chance to give back to our communities and helping to set up the next generation of veterinary professionals for success in their careers through this incredible event and our national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 🩺

07/30/2024

Last week, Banfield hosted its first ever Student Ambassador Academy here at our headquarters in Vancouver, WA!🧡👏🧡

We flew in 25 Student Ambassadors from across the world (!!) to engage with our purpose up close, build their network, hone their skills for their career journeys, and learn from Associates that help us make an impact daily.

Honestly, it was giving ✨Summer Camp Vibes✨ and who doesn’t love that??🏕️

Even though Banfield HQ is feeling a little empty this week without our new friends, we're looking forward to inviting our ambassadors back next year to do it all again! Check out the Banfield website to learn more about being a student ambassador if you or someone you know might be interested in joining this amazing program.

07/24/2024

We’re excited to introduce Wellbeing & Belonging 365 (W&B 365), a joint initiative of our Health & Wellbeing and Equity, Inclusion & Diversity teams!🎉

W&B 365 is all about centering wellbeing and belonging in your everyday experiences, and ensuring every Associate feels mutual respect, genuine connection, and holistic wellbeing in the workplace.🧡

Look for new tools, events, and trainings the rest of the year to support you around topics like psychological safety, financial empowerment, allyship and equitable leadership, and navigating the various challenges we may face, especially towards the end of the year. Visit Fetch to learn more about what’s new this week and where to share your feedback!💻

07/19/2024

Help is on the way! 🚨💻

Banfield’s computer and phone systems have been temporarily impacted by a third-party software outage. We appreciate your patience as we are working to find a solution. In the meantime, Associates can reach out to their Field Leaders with any questions.

07/18/2024

Hear from Hayley Frost, Practice Manager for Josie Oaks in Carrollton, TX, about her amazing experience with NextVet interns and how fulfilling it is to help inspire the next generation of veterinary professionals. 🩺

You may remember their team formed such a bond with NextVet alum from last year, Alessia, that they all attended her high-school graduation. It’s no wonder then that Alessia decided to return as a PCA during her summer break from Harvard. And that Josie Oaks was eager to welcome a new NextVet intern this year, Sara.🧡

Show this team some love for their incredible work! 👏👏👏

07/17/2024

We hope you had a great Quality Week at Banfield exploring the Q3 Pet Health Spotlight Kits focused on dermatology and itchy pets! Every Associate plays a role in impacting the quality of care we provide for pets in our hospitals and it's important to leverage out best practices and continue to learn about the top concerns pets and pet owners are facing.

If you missed out, ask your PM to get the resources on nutrition, medication, topicals, client education and more. Plus, there's fun swag! 👏

Shout out to Banfield Paramus and Banfield Castle Rock for sharing their unboxing experience with us. 🧡

07/12/2024

We’re wrapping up Quality Week with an awesome story from Banfield Gate Parkway in Jacksonville, Florida. 🧡 Shout out to this amazing team for rising to the occasion and utilizing team-based care to support our clients. 👏👏👏

Swipe to read more and check out the full story on Fetch! 👉

07/10/2024

Drumroll, please....

🌟 We’re excited to celebrate the winners of our first-ever Patient Safety All-Stars Contest! 🌟

Out of over 30 impressive submissions from teams improving patient safety processes, these six teams stood out:

🏆 Overall Winner! Banfield N. Fort Worth () developed the P.A.W.S. acronym to ensure accurate prescribed medications. Check out your Q3 pet health spotlight kit for your own P.A.W.S. for medication safety to use in your hospital!

🏆 Banfield The Orchards () transformed their culture of safety to celebrate each other for catching safety events and talking through solutions.

🏆 Banfield Eden Prairie started a color-coding system to easily keep track of medication expiration dates and prevent outdated ones from going home with patients.

🏆 Banfield Williamsburg () prioritized daily huddles to make sure their most important tool – open communication – stays on track during busy days and they know how to support each other to prevent mistakes. Standardizing scheduling efficiencies helps, too!

🏆 Banfield Dayton Centerville created a surgical exit slip to easily see what his patient needs post-surgery and keep track of what’s been done, especially to document the doctor’s exit exam.

🏆 Banfield Cary Stonebridge () recently treated two similar looking dogs and that inspired a process to prevent misidentification – now, CSCs ask owners to confirm the name on the ID tag and put it on their pet, since they know them best!

Thank you to all the teams who took the time to share their safety improvements! 🫶 We love seeing the ingenuity, collaboration, and commitment to quality that all our teams bring to pets every day – and best of all, sharing our ideas means we can learn from each other. ✅️ Check Viva Engage all week for more details on these winning processes, so you can try them in your own hospital.

07/08/2024

Quality Week is here, Banfield – which means it’s time to celebrate all your hard work! 👏

Every year during Quality Week we recognize how YOUR commitment to quality preventive veterinary care has impacted so many people and pets, especially when it comes to:

🐶🐱Increasing anesthesia safety during procedures
💖Reducing heartworm prevalence in our patients
🎯Learning to minimize risks and maximize the best possible care (stay tuned all week to celebrate the winners of our first-ever Patient Safety All-Stars Contest🏅for their creative solutions!)

Our dedication to quality at Banfield means we are always listening and looking for opportunities to improve and foster our culture of safety, wellbeing and belonging. We’re excited to launch our first-ever Culture of Safety survey to hear from all Associates what’s most important to meet the needs of our clients, their pets, AND each other. 👉 Find the link on Fetch and Viva Engage to add your voice this month. 📣

👀 In the meantime, look for your pet health spotlight kit arriving in hospitals with extra tools to help you navigate dermatologic conditions in pets, a common occurrence in the summer and our focus for this Quality Week. And take time to celebrate! 🎉 Show us how your team embraces Quality and Safety and make sure to tag us so we can celebrate you, too.

07/05/2024

Our Banfield Gives Back is in full swing this summer! We hosted nearly 30 volunteer events in the month of June!🙌🙌

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!

06/28/2024

Thank you to our Associates and Teams for sharing their incredible photos and videos! It was great to see everyone’s engagement and activation throughout the month!

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While this June’s celebrations are coming to a close, remember to stay involved in these important conversations ALL year long. If you are an Associate, you can check out our Banfield Pride community on Viva Engage for more content celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community and opportunities to connect! 🏳️‍🌈

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06/20/2024

Introducing Banfield’s 2024 MAP Ambassadors ✈️

The Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) is a signature Mars volunteer program that pays Associates to travel to amazing destinations, both in the US and abroad, to give back to the community.🌎🙌

Huge congratulations to the 14 Banfield Associates selected for this year’s assignments! Our charitable arm, the 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 trips later this year. Let’s give a big congrats to all the Ambassadors. You make us proud!👏

06/19/2024

Today we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day, and did you know? This day marks June 19th, 1865 – over two years after President Lincoln declared all enslaved persons free – when Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and finally free the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas. This day has since been a time for celebrating and gathering with family and friends.

Juneteenth is a fitting time to honor the contributions of all the Black leaders who dedicated their lives to Black liberation and equality. In this spirit of celebration and reflection, Banfield’s POWER and PRIDE Diversity Resource Groups have collaborated to honor Juneteenth and celebrate 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.

As well, we celebrate 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 has 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, let us 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.

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06/17/2024

Welcome NextVet Interns: Part 1! 👋🧡

We’re so excited to kick off this summer’s NextVet internship program and we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a few of this year’s interns and what inspires them in their journey.

Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself with us, Cassandra, Sarah, Noa, and Danielle! We can’t wait to hear what you learn about veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession.

Let the adventure begin!

06/14/2024

🏳️‍🌈🎉Celebrating Pride Month at Banfield 🎉🏳️‍🌈

Ever wondered what Banfield’s Diversity Resource Groups are all about?🤔

Banfield’s Pride DRG is an employeeAssociate-led group that helps create safe spaces for support of the LGBTQ+ veterinary community, which is an integral part to living out our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Stay tuned later today to learn more about the Pride DRG as August helps us with a special Pride takeover!! Thank you, August. Can’t wait to share more throughout Pride Month! 🌈

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06/13/2024

Last weekend, our POWER DRG was in full force at the 4th Annual National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV) Conference in New Orleans! This has become one of our favorite partnerships and events, connecting with veterinary students and celebrating all Banfield is doing to increase opportunity and access to veterinary careers for BIPOC professionals now and in the future.

Thanks to POWER, our own Chief Medical Officer Dr. .h_banfiled headlined a talk with MVH Chief Medical Officer Dr. about the path to CMO and how we must increase representation in veterinary leadership roles. Our POWER co-leads Dr. and Dr. .byrd also spoke on a panel about how Banfield leads Equity, Inclusion & Diversity work by empowering our Associate-led DRGs.

NABV’s goal is one we share at Banfield – to advocate for, support, and cultivate a more inclusive and diverse veterinary profession – which is why we sponsor NABV all year round to help remove barriers and increase opportunities in veterinary medicine for Black students. Since joining the Conference in 2021, we’ve connected with many students who join our programs and update us year after year – and we have the opportunity to sponsor conference attendance for members of our POWER DRG!

Thank you to our Associates who represented Banfield with each of your inspiring career paths (tagged in photos)! If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, join POWER on their Viva Engage community and get involved in their leadership council. Our work to increase diversity in the veterinary profession – starting with students – is powered by YOU!

06/07/2024

Banfield’s national partnership with — started in 2021 — is going strong! This is thanks to Associates who make the time to visit Clubs, sharing with and encouraging their members. This includes awesome ACOS Dr. LaToiya Templeton, who brings her passion for diversifying veterinary medicine to every Club she visits.

Most recently, Dr. Templeton met with some 30 students at , reviewing radiographs and what a day in the life of a veterinarian is like. She was joined by Zephyr, a Bucovina Shepherd, for hands-on fun.

Last year, Dr. Templeton had a vision to hold an event to inspire young people. Thanks to her commitment, our Chief Operating Officer, , and other leaders met with over 50 students from Boys & Girls Clubs and the community, hoping to encourage and inspire them along their path. Jeff gave Dr. Templeton a shoutout on stage from NFL for leading this event and is himself a regular visitor to Clubs around the country.

If you want to help inspire the next generation, reach out to [email protected].

P.S. Dr. Templeton and her team at our Garner, NV hospital will be hosting one of our interns this summer. Stay tuned next week to meet this year’s class of NextVets!

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06/04/2024

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈

Meet the leaders of Banfield’s Pride Diversity Resource Group (DRG):
👋Dr. Carl Winch
👋Lee Barrow
👋Randy Hite
👋Victoria Pauley

Thank you Dr. Winch, Lee, Randy, and Victoria for sharing why you’re passionate about leading the Pride DRG!❤️🙌

p.s. Want to know how you can get more involved? Visit our Pride Diversity Resource Group on Viva Engage to learn more.

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05/29/2024

❤️️🧡💛Get ready to show us your Pride!!💚💙💜⁠

We are so excited to celebrate our incredible LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month in just a few days!

All throughout June, our very own DRG, along with the greater Mars ARGs (Associate Resource Groups), will be bringing our community together in support of ! This includes events like:⁠
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🏳️‍🌈 MVH Panel: How We Lead with Pride 🎉⁠🖥️
🏳️‍🌈 How I Got Here: Generational Differences Panel 🧑🏻👩🏽👵🏽
🏳️‍🌈 MVH Pridefully United: Building an Inclusive Future Together ❤️
🏳️‍🌈 Storytime with A Queen (with !); Save the date (and consider planning a watch party!) 📚👑⁠
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Don’t miss out on all of these awesome opportunities and so much more! Learn more on Fetch and stay tuned here on to get connected!⁠

P.s. Tag us at in your hospital celebrations!
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05/27/2024

Did you know? May is National Military Appreciation Month, and today, on Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.🇺🇲

We also take this opportunity to recognize our Banfield Associates who are veterans, active reserve and guard service members, and military family members. Their dedication to our country and their work to support our purpose—A Better World for Pets—is truly commendable.

Want to join in the recognition? TailWags by Recognize is the perfect way to express our gratitude to service members on our teams—today and year-round. Send customized messages and accolades to honor their dedication and share inspiring stories of service.

Visit our Veterans Diversity Resource Group on Viva Engage to learn more and make this Memorial Day special for the heroes in your hospital.❤️💙

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05/23/2024

Brides of Banfield!👰🏻‍♀️🤍

Congratulations to Practice Manager Krista Droegemueller, who married her sweetheart Reid in Kansas City last weekend!

Krista’s maid-of-honor was fellow PM Addison Herd and her mentor, Kimberli Roquemore from Banfield Operations, served as a bridesmaid. In fact, Krista was surrounded by Banfield Associates from 4(!!!) different hospital teams from across the Kansas City market at the beautiful ceremony and reception.

As Kimberli shared, “I was so amazed at how many Banfield peeps were there! It was so neat to see how close and supportive everyone is outside of the walls of work. Truly a Banfield family!”

Summer wedding season is upon us and we’d love to share in your big day! Send us your photos and videos by tagging !

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05/22/2024

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Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!⁠

We couldn’t let May come to a close without featuring two more incredible Associates from our community!
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Today, we’re celebrating Dr. KT Boyle, Senior Program Manager of Veterinary Development,
and ReyCheryl (ReyRey) Palop, Practice Manager of Banfield Santee, CA.

Thank you for sharing Dr. Boyle and Reycheryl! 🙌🙌
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05/19/2024

Today is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV prevention is a critical health issue. During , our and DRGs teamed up to highlight the intersectionality of this issue and the importance of ending the stigma and discrimination that disproportionately affects the health of the API
Community.

Here are some facts from the National Institutes of Health (hivinfo.nih.gov):

• API communities are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S., but rates of HIV testing are lower than the general population.
• HIV-related stigma is the primary barrier to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in API communities.
• Culturally competent providers and public health education are needed to engage and educate API communities to make a difference.

At Banfield, we value and support the health of our Associates and believe there is no place for stigma or discrimination when it comes to our own health care – as well as the care that pets receive. Ensuring that we each feel safe to seek support is central to our culture of wellbeing and belonging.

We can all help by talking about and normalizing HIV testing and prevention options as a standard health care practice. In fact, there are 12 National HIV Awareness Days that happen all year long, providing even more opportunities to learn and talk about how this health issue affects people in different communities.

Our and DRGs are always great resources for learning about and discussing important topics like these in our Equity, Inclusion & Diversity journey – especially related to culturally competent care for pets and humans both. Visit them on Viva Engage for a link to more information about this day, HIV insurance benefits available to Associates, and for more educational moments throughout the year.

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VMA Leader Spotlight

Ever wonder what being a part of your state's Veterinary Medical Association (VMA) could do for your career development? Hear from Dr. Megan Kilduff, who has been with Banfield for 18 years and sits on the Massachusetts VMA Executive Board. 👇 ✅ Opportunity to contribute to something bigger than yourself ✅ Be a part of helping improve the veterinary profession ✅ Become a better practitioner At Banfield, we enroll all our full and part time doctors in their state VMA -- just one more benefit of a career with us! 🧡 Thanks for sharing your story, Dr. Kilduff! 👏👏 #CareerDevelopment #VetLife #Leadership #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets

Banfield Gives Back

Nothing will stop Banfield Associates from building the #DoGoodMovement – not even a global software outage. 💪 Throughout that difficult situation, we all remained #UnitedInCare to continue to see the pets that needed to be seen. And once things were back to normal, you’d think a little “me time” would be in order … but not for our Banfield Associates. In the week after the outage, Associates focused on doing good in their communities at more than 10 Banfield Gives Back events across the country. 🧡 As Jeff Davis, Field Director for the San Diego market and beach cleanup volunteer said, “This was just a great way for us to come together after a long couple of days and make a difference.” Thank you to our community champions for organizing and our Associates who made time to volunteer at events including a: ➡️ Community microchip event in San Antonio, TX ➡️ Beach cleanup in Oceanside, CA ➡️ Flood cleanup at a Shelter in St. Louis, MO ➡️ Free clinic funded by our charitable arm Banfield Foundationrtnership with Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) in Baltimore, MD ➡️ Habitat for Humanity event in Charlotte, NC ➡️ Operation Kindness event in Dallas, TX ➡️ Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Keystone Conference in Atlanta, GA ➡️ Stand Down clinic with the #BanfieldVeterans DRG and Department of Veterans Affairs in Martinez, CA ➡️ Activity to support a local food bank in Pennsauken, NJ ➡️ Banfield Pet Academy presentation at a preschool in Norwalk, CT (stay tuned for more!) In what is already such a caring profession, Banfield Associates’ commitment to giving back really stands out and makes us all proud! 👏👏👏 #BanfieldGivesBack #BanfieldFoundation #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #Veterinarians #VetMed

BGC Keystone Conference

Banfield Gives Back took on the Boys & Girls Clubs Of America 2024 National Keystone Conference in Atlanta, GA! 🧡 We brought a team of Associates to the College & Career Expo to interact with hundreds of teens from across the country about careers in veterinary medicine and the possibilities their futures hold. ✨ Who stole the spotlight, though? The Blue Tongued Skink named Tater Tot we brought with us. 🦎 There were tons of great conversations, dancing, and inspiring moments of connection. BIG thanks to our community champion Ashli Macko for organizing and Associates Courtney Dobson, Joleene Hardy, Dr. April Allen, and Dr. Tameka Tolliver for attending, and even our #NextVet intern Kaitlyn got in on the action to share her experience. 👏 We always enjoy getting a chance to give back to our communities and helping to set up the next generation of veterinary professionals for success in their careers through this incredible event and our national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 🩺 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldGivesBack #BoysAndGirlsClub #GreatFutures #VeterinaryMedicine #CareerDevelopment #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers

Student Ambassador Academy

Last week, Banfield hosted its first ever Student Ambassador Academy here at our headquarters in Vancouver, WA!🧡👏🧡 We flew in 25 Student Ambassadors from across the world (!!) to engage with our purpose up close, build their network, hone their skills for their #VetMed career journeys, and learn from Associates that help us make an impact daily. Honestly, it was giving ✨Summer Camp Vibes✨ and who doesn’t love that??🏕️ Even though Banfield HQ is feeling a little empty this week without our new friends, we're looking forward to inviting our ambassadors back next year to do it all again! Check out the Banfield website to learn more about being a student ambassador if you or someone you know might be interested in joining this amazing program. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldCareers #BanfieldLife #VeterinaryStudents #StudentAmbassadors #VetTech #ABetterWorldForPets

NextVet: Hayley Frost

Hear from Hayley Frost, Practice Manager for Josie Oaks in Carrollton, TX, about her amazing experience with NextVet interns and how fulfilling it is to help inspire the next generation of veterinary professionals. 🩺 You may remember their team formed such a bond with NextVet alum from last year, Alessia, that they all attended her high-school graduation. It’s no wonder then that Alessia decided to return as a PCA during her summer break from Harvard. And that Josie Oaks was eager to welcome a new NextVet intern this year, Sara.🧡 Show this team some love for their incredible work! 👏👏👏 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #NextVet #Internship #VeterinaryMedicine #VetStudents #CareerDevelopment

Quality Week

We hope you had a great Quality Week at Banfield exploring the Q3 Pet Health Spotlight Kits focused on dermatology and itchy pets! Every Associate plays a role in impacting the quality of care we provide for pets in our hospitals and it's important to leverage out best practices and continue to learn about the top concerns pets and pet owners are facing. If you missed out, ask your PM to get the resources on nutrition, medication, topicals, client education and more. Plus, there's fun swag! 👏 Shout out to Banfield Paramus and Banfield Castle Rock for sharing their unboxing experience with us. 🧡 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #VeterinaryMedicine #VetLife #VetCare #Unboxing

US War Dogs - Peggy's First Visit

🐾Supporting our K-9 Veterans🇺🇸 Meet Peggy & Josh, the incredible K-9 Veteran and her handler who are Banfield's newest clients! 🧡 Our Veterans Diversity Resource Group is graciously sponsoring her Optimum Wellness Plan in collaboration with US War Dogs to recognize the heroic contributions of K-9 Veterans. When Peggy came in for her first visit, Banfield Woodbridge had to make it extra special, and even rolled out the red carpet for her and Josh! ✨ Peggy is a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois who served as a Marsoc Multi-Purpose Canine from 2018 to 2022, completing two deployments in Syria and Iraq. During her service, she participated in 20 missions involving advising, assisting, and enabling operations, conducting over 300 hours of explosive detection, close quarter battle, cave clearances, and dismounted foot patrols. She holds the distinction of being the first Marsoc dog to attend military free fall school and played a pivotal role in enhancing the team's jumping capabilities. Thank you, Peggy and Josh, for your service! We are proud and honored to provide quality veterinary care for heroes like you. And to the Woodbridge team, thank you for helping Peggy receive quality preventive care. It’s a great Quality Week reminder of the positive impact we can have on people and pets. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldVeterans #USWarDogAssociation #K9LTW #MilitaryDog #VeteransSupportingVeterans #VetMed

AVMA 2024

#AVMA2024 is done and dusted! So great to see our Associates come together for amazing learning and time together. They made the most of CE, celebrations and keynotes while saving energy for the Associate reception, where we showcased Banfield’s unique culture. There, Associates shared info about Banfield’s commitment to quality medicine and equity, inclusion & diversity as well as health & wellbeing, the #BanfieldGivesBack volunteer program, our charitable arm Banfield Foundation and more. Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alea Harrison, made the most of the opportunity to speak and share perspectives with Associates, as did leaders including Dr. Kirk Breuninger and Dr. Meg Gilhooly. The face-to-face time is precious and one of the reasons we love conferences like AVMA. Another reason? The opportunity to enable Associates to receive high-quality CE. All Banfield veterinarians and veterinary technicians receive CE funds and streamlined registration for select conferences like AVMA —minimizing or eliminating the need to pay out-of-pocket conference expenses. Check out the Banfield Conference Partnerships page on Fetch to learn more! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #BanfieldLovesVTs #bHere #VeterinaryConference #BanfieldGivesBack #ContinuingEducation #CareerDevelopment #AVMA

Veterinary Appreciation Day is for celebrating YOU! Commitment. Dedication. Passion. Anyone who visits one of our hospital teams will see how our shared purpose, #ABetterWorldForPets, is represented by our Associates daily. While prioritizing recognition isn’t a one day effort—we’ll take any opportunity to honor the work of the greater veterinary community. Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🌍🐾 #banfieldpethospital #banfieldlife #proudlymars #veterinarymedicine #vetmed⁣ #marsveterinaryheath #vetstudent #veterinarian #vettech #petcare #vetcare⁣ #banfieldcareers #abetterworldforpets #VeterinaryAppreciationDay

Pride Month!

🏳️‍🌈🎉Celebrating Pride Month at Banfield 🎉🏳️‍🌈 Ever wondered what Banfield’s Diversity Resource Groups are all about?🤔 Banfield’s Pride DRG is an employeeAssociate-led group that helps create safe spaces for support of the LGBTQ+ veterinary community, which is an integral part to living out our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Stay tuned later today to learn more about the Pride DRG as August helps us with a special Pride #BanfieldLife takeover!! Thank you, August. Can’t wait to share more throughout Pride Month! 🌈 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets

Earlier this month our chief medical officer, Dr. Alea Harrison, delivered the commencement speech at her alma mater, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine — what an inspiring full-circle moment! As she welcomed the newest class of veterinarians into the profession, she called on them to be the change and help blaze the trail for building a sustainable future. “As veterinarians we not only have a responsibility to animals, but we also have a responsibility to the profession. Understand that the smallest gesture can make a big difference.” — Dr. Alea Harrison Whether you’re a new grad or a long-time practitioner, we all have an amazing opportunity to make #ABetterWorldForPets! P.S. Drop a 🧡 in the comments if you’re a fellow #Rossie or tag us in your graduation celebrations! #BanfieldLife #TomorrowStartsToday

Meet Dr. Aisha Admani! Dr. Admani’s Banfield journey began as a client where she fell in love with the Optimum Wellness Plans! After completing an externship with Banfield, she worked at private practice before deciding to come back to Banfield. Recently promoted to Lead DVM, Dr. Admani loves mentoring DVM students and is interested in becoming an ACOS one day. Thank you so much for sharing your Banfield journey Dr. Admani! We can’t wait to see you continue to grow and develop with us! #BanfieldLife #BanfieldPetHospital #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #VeterinaryStudents #Vet #VetSchool #VetLife #VetMedLife

Did you hear the exciting news about Banfield Gives Back? Our hospital Associates can now apply for up to 8 hours of paid volunteering with their teams! Check out banfieldgivesback.net for all the info, including awesome volunteer projects in every region – some in partnership with our fabulous charitable arm, the Banfield Foundation. This program is made possible by our network of Associates who support events in local communities and beyond. Associates like Dr. April Allen, who – together with her team (shoutout to Banfield Douglasville!!) – regularly volunteers to deliver care to underserved pets and inspire the next generation. Like many of you, she says giving back supports her health and wellbeing – a significant reason why we’re expanding Banfield Gives Back. Join us today as we create a #DoGood movement! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #DreamBigDoGoodBeHere #BanfieldGivesBack #BanfieldFoundation

AAPI x HIV Awareness

Today is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV prevention is a critical health issue. During #AAPIHeritageMonth, our #BanfieldAPI and #BanfieldPride DRGs teamed up to highlight the intersectionality of this issue and the importance of ending the stigma and discrimination that disproportionately affects the health of the API Community. Here are some facts from the National Institutes of Health (hivinfo.nih.gov): • API communities are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S., but rates of HIV testing are lower than the general population. • HIV-related stigma is the primary barrier to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment in API communities. • Culturally competent providers and public health education are needed to engage and educate API communities to make a difference. At Banfield, we value and support the health of our Associates and believe there is no place for stigma or discrimination when it comes to our own health care – as well as the care that pets receive. Ensuring that we each feel safe to seek support is central to our culture of wellbeing and belonging. We can all help #StopHIVStigma by talking about and normalizing HIV testing and prevention options as a standard health care practice. In fact, there are 12 National HIV Awareness Days that happen all year long, providing even more opportunities to learn and talk about how this health issue affects people in different communities. Our #BanfieldPride and #BanfieldAPI DRGs are always great resources for learning about and discussing important topics like these in our Equity, Inclusion & Diversity journey – especially related to culturally competent care for pets and humans both. Visit them on Viva Engage for a link to more information about this day, HIV insurance benefits available to Associates, and for more educational moments throughout the year. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #V

Dr. Brittany Cassidy

Meet Dr. Brittany Cassidy who started at Banfield as a CSC and is now Lead DVM at Upland Town Square. After leaving Banfield to work for a private practice, Dr. Cassidy came back after she missed working for Banfield! As an active participant in her hospital's culture, Dr. Cassidy helps drive engagement by hosting SJP students, and onboarding new DVMs ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your Banfield journey Dr. Cassidy! 👏 #BanfieldLife #BanfieldPetHospital #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #VeterinaryStudents #Vet #VetSchool #VetLife #VetMedLife

National Pet Month

May is National Pet Month!🐶🐱🧡 To celebrate, we’re introducing some of the newest (and cutest) OWP members to our Banfield family. But we aren’t just welcoming puppies and kittens. Our more senior furry family members need regular care as well. As pets get older, they are more prone to osteoarthritis and other mobility issues. That's why our periodic focus areas are on canine and feline mobility support. You can check out these resources on Fetch to learn more! Thank you for sharing these adorable pics, teams!! And keep sharing your hospital team’s OWP members!! Be sure to tag #BanfieldLife in your pictures! 📸 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #NationalPetMonth

How awesome is this?! 🙌🌟 After Team Landstown, VA won the National bquality award at NFL, Dr. Jacqueline Vacca, Area Chief of Staff of Team Landstown, knew she wanted to celebrate with the entire team! So… she hosted a mini award ceremony of her own!🏅 Super huge shoutout to Dr. Vacca - not only is this so fun, but it’s incredibly thoughtful of you to acknowledge the hard work of your entire team. Thank you for coming up with such a creative way to recognize Team Landstown. 👏👏👏 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets

Earth Month

Earth Month may be coming to a close, but we have a unique opportunity to consider how we run our practices to positively impact the health of pets, people, and the planet all year long! 🐱🐶🌎 These sneak-peek clips are a part of our new three-part video series on our Fetch sustainability page, where you can learn more about Banfield’s sustainability journey -- as well as simple, everyday actions you can take today in your hospital to reduce emissions, such as starting a recycling program or signing up for the Royal Canin Free Recycling Program in partnership with TerraCycle. Thank you, Margo Mosher, Jen Gale, and Dr. Meaghan Gilhooly for making these awesome videos! Our work and commitments to sustainability are part of the Mars, Incorporatedustainable in a Generation Plan and Net Zero Roadmap; an action plan for achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including a new target to cut carbon in half by 2030 across its full value chain 👏 Remember, no step is too small to help create a healthier planet and future for pets and the people who love them! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #SustainableInAGeneration #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #NetZero #TomorrowStartsToday #EarthDay #EarthMonth #EarthDayEveryday

World Vet Day

Happy #WorldVeterinaryDay to all of our AMAZING Associates and the incredible professionals in our global veterinary community! Being a veterinary professional takes a special kind of person: Someone with an open heart who cares deeply for others with a dedication to learning, growth, and service. Without question, this is all of you – the caring, dedicated, and courageous people we are grateful to call Banfield Associates! 🫶 Did you know that according to Gallup’s 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll, veterinarians are ranked the second most ethical profession!? What an incredible recognition of your work and a testament to how you show up for pets and people in your community. To help ensure veterinary interactions are supportive, safe, and inclusive, Banfield worked with Mars Veterinary Health and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to develop the Positive Pet Care Guide, aimed at strengthening the relationship between veterinary teams and clients. This free resource is available to the entire veterinary profession, and outlines shared expectations of both veterinary professionals and pet owners to help foster healthy lines of communication. Check it out in the link in bio. This World Veterinary Day, let’s express our gratitude to each other for our shared dedication, compassion, and commitment to making A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Please chime in below!🌎🐶😻 And thank you for making a difference every single day. We see you and we appreciate you! 🧡 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #InternationalVeterinaryDay #WorldVetDay

We ❤️ CSC Week! Seeing the teams shoutout and highlight CSCs from tagging us here on socials to TailWags has been incredible! Did you know? At Banfield, our CSCs are made up of 5 different generations! It’s one reason why we love seeing the teams share their shoutouts to all of the CSCs that bring such a diverse mix of energy, experience, and support to all of you ❤️ Studies show that today’s multigenerational workforce brings together a greater mix of workers at all ages than ever before. The #BanfieldGenerations DRG is dedicated to bringing members of different generations together to learn from the diverse range of perspectives and experiences that generational mix provides. And combating age bias. Nearly 30% of U.S. workers say they have felt unfairly treated due to their age at some point in their career. At Banfield, we're dedicated to building a culture of belonging where every Associate feels valued and heard. Recognizing and addressing unconscious biases is a crucial step in this journey. The new(ish) Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Toolkit and its section on Unconscious bias is a great resource for this. Check it out on Fetch! And consider joining the Banfield Generations DRG on Viva Engage to share your voice. Most of all, keep learning from and supporting each other, like all of the awesome CSCs here ⬆️ #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #ProudlyMars #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed⁣ #MarsVeterinaryHealth #VetStudent #Veterinarian #VetTech #Petcare #Vetcare⁣ #BanfieldCareers #ABetterWorldForPets #VetReceptionistWeek #VeterinaryReceptionistWeek #BanfieldGenerations #BanfieldEID