Banfield Pet Hospital

Who says black cats are bad luck 🐈⬛ Our #BanfieldGivesBack event for Feral Cat Day with Richmond SPCA spayed, neutered, vaccinated, and dewormed 127 cats, including this stray dropped off at one of our hospitals. We're happy to report that we were able to find her a new home and she will stay as part of the extended Banfield family. 🧡   Thanks to our amazing Associates who volunteered their time: Dr. Lindsey Buracker, Dr. Maria Ramirez, Maria Imhof, Julie Dawson, Bart Kite, Erin Struble, Jasmine Jones, Shannon Thompson, Maggie Powell, and Chelsea Donner. Our #DoGoodMovement continues to grow thanks to our Associates and their commitment to giving back. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #Volunteering #VeterinaryMedicine

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Women of Banfield Diversity Resource Group is sharing stories from Associates who have been through the journey. Here, two of our leaders talk about their experience. 🩷 Dr. Marissa Rothenbaum was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma just days after her baby was born in 2022. She had found a lump during a self-exam while pregnant. 🩷 Dr. Meaghan Gilhooly was diagnosed with hormone positive, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in May after a routine mammogram found a small abnormality. The common denominator is that education and early detection are essential in the fight against breast cancer. While we specialize in preventive care for pets, we also prioritize preventive care like mammograms for our Associates through our comprehensive healthcare benefits. We're so grateful to Dr. Rothenbaum and Dr. Gilhooly for sharing the importance of early detection with us all. Keep shining and thriving! #BanfieldLife #WomenOfBanfield #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerMonth

Without many charitable organizations in Nebraska, Tori Graunke turned to Banfield Foundation's HOPE Funds program to offer her clients financial assistance to care for pets who were critically ill or injured. "The first time I used HOPE Funds was around eight years ago. I remember being heartbroken it seemed like we wouldn’t be able to help a pet because of the expense, and I just kept saying we’ve got to be able to do something. My practice manager at the time reminded me of Banfield Foundation… We were able to help that pet, and I just got this overwhelming feeling – We can do this because we work for Banfield! This is amazing!" Thank you, Tori, for continuing to always find ways to make #ABetterWorldForPets! And thank you Banfield Foundation for your support of pets and families in need! Visit banfieldfoundation.org to learn more about supporting programs like HOPE Funds. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldFoundation #VeterinaryMedicine

From surgery prep to snuggles, Vet Techs are crucial to delivering quality veterinary care 🐾 Did you know it typically takes 2-3 years to become a veterinary technician? The roles, training, and even titles of veterinary technicians differ from state to state, but their passion for pets is universal. In honor of Vet Tech Appreciation Week, we're giving out limited-edition bandanas, sent home with pets cared for by one of our amaaah-zing vet techs 🧡 #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTechAppreciationWeek #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #ProudlyMars #MarsVeterinaryHealth

It’s Vet Tech Week and we want to highlight our Certified Veterinary Technicians who are multiskilled pros, passionate quality advocates, and caring team members. Who better to celebrate them than the Associates who work with them daily? Tarah Poochigian, MBA RVTg, RVT and Field Director, talks about RVT Karina Etchart and her impact at Banfield. HUGE shoutout to Karina for her incredible journey! From starting as a Pet Care Assistant at 16 to becoming an RVT and now Practice Manager, she’s helped her hospital and market in countless ways. No matter the challenges, Karina’s the first to say, “We’ve got this!”—and she always delivers. Thank you, Karina and Tarah for all of the amazing work that you do! #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #VetTechWeek #VetTechAppreciation #CareerStory

Banfield's Credentialed Vet Techs are an essential part of how we increase access to care, delivering more than 840,000 credentialed veterinary technician appointments year-to-date. National Veterinary Technician Week is a great time to recognize that we continue to reach new milestones for pets with the help of our incredible vet techs and their essential role in enabling care to be provided as a team. #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #VetTechWeek #VetTechs #VeterinaryMedicine

In honor of #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek, we're proud to announce the 2024 winners for Banfield Veterinary Technicians of the Year! 🎉 National Winner: Kendra Biale (Northwest) Central: Rachel Halverson Mid-Atlantic: Anna Henson Midwest: Theora Weidner Northeast: Kayla Peters South: Christian Estrella Southeast: Laura Smithart Southwest: Nicole Manchester The impact that Vet Techs have on pets, clients and Associates is remarkable. Join us in recognizing a VT for their unwavering commitment to providing quality preventive care and our purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. 🧡 #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #VetTechAppreciation #VetTechLife #VeterinaryMedicine #VetCare

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉 Ever wonder what a day in the life of a vet tech looks like? From x-ray and surgery prep to extra love for nervous pets, vet techs are essential to delivering care. Check out this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the skill, compassion, and dedication they bring to our hospitals every day. 🧡   Shout out to vet techs Fabiola, Viviana, and Lashae for giving us a sneak peek into their days!   #BanfieldPetHospital #BanfieldLife #BanfieldCareers #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek #VetTechAppreciation #VeterinaryMedicine #ProudlyMars #MarsVeterinaryHealth

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, the focus is on mental health at work. We know that a supportive work environment can promote mental health by providing people with purpose, community and stability. At Banfield, we are dedicated to increasing awareness of mental health by promoting ongoing efforts in psychological and social safety, enhancing mental health literacy and encouraging help-seeking behaviors.   As Dr. Low says, “We have to focus on the health and wellbeing of our Associates first, then the amazing care they provide will absolutely follow.”   Thank you Mars Veterinary Health for your commitment to Associate’s wellbeing.