Willows Pond Banfield (2024)

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Who owns Banfield Pet Hospital? ›

Mars Inc.

Banfield Pet Hospital / Parent organization

Part of the Mars Inc. family of companies, Banfield owns clinics in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1955, the company operates many of its 1,000 plus clinics inside PetSmart stores. Banfield is the largest privately owned veterinary practice in the United States.

In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, Incorporated family of businesses, uniting our team of passionate professionals under a shared purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. When it comes to your pet's care, we know you need a trusted partner.

Exotic pet care: reptiles and amphibians

Some of our veterinary teams are here to treat your cold-blooded critters, too, from diagnosing bacterial infections to treatments for malformations and fungal disease.

A class action lawsuit filed by lead plaintiff Gregory Pero against Banfield Pet Hospital alleges it does not deliver the promised discounts and savings under its “Optimum Wellness Plan,” which covers more than 1 million pets nationwide.

According to PETA, in 2018, PetSmart managers in Nashville, Tennessee, declined to offer necessary veterinary attention to sick and suffering animals. This is so prevalent because PetSmart employees are encouraged to save money instead of offering veterinary attention to their animals.

PetSmart Inc. is a privately held American chain of pet superstores, which sell pet products, services, and small pets. It is the leading North American pet company, and its direct competitor is Petco. Its indirect competitors are Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

A class action lawsuit filed by lead plaintiff Gregory Pero against Banfield Pet Hospital alleges it does not deliver the promised discounts and savings under its “Optimum Wellness Plan,” which covers more than 1 million pets nationwide.

The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the world's largest non-profit animal hospital with New York City's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center. Our team of 130+ veterinarians work across more than 20 specialties to provide world-class medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Banfield, like our parent company, Mars Incorporated, shares special values called The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. We are looking for associates who understand that our principles are the foundation of our culture and approach to business.

What happens if you stop paying Banfield? ›

In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law (which Banfield does not waive by the exercise of any rights hereunder), Banfield shall be entitled to suspend the delivery of products or services if you fail to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for thirty (30) days ...

When euthanasia is performed it must be performed in a humane manner. Decapitation is an easy way to kill a reptile in that no special equipment or drugs are necessary.

For the safety of all pets, pet parents, and store associates, non-traditional pets are not permitted inside any PetSmart store location unless the pet is a service animal under the federal guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local laws, or has a veterinary appointment with an in-store ...

A class action lawsuit filed by lead plaintiff Gregory Pero against Banfield Pet Hospital alleges it does not deliver the promised discounts and savings under its “Optimum Wellness Plan,” which covers more than 1 million pets nationwide.

As of January, Banfield had 866 clinics in PetSmart's 1,600 stores. Banfield also operates standalone clinics. PetSmart no longer has an ownership share of Banfield.

Welcome to Mars Inc.

Marta Monetti, vice president of Mars Veterinary Health, said the company owns more than 2,000 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Europe, and employs over 50,000 veterinary professionals, making it the world's largest practice owner and employer of veterinarians.

In 2007, Banfield Pet Hospital joined the Mars family of businesses, and today is more than 975 hospitals strong across the United States and Puerto Rico.