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Banfield Pet Hospital

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Never work for this employer, profit over pet care always - Veterinarian Banfield Pet Hospital Employee Review

1.0
Jun 26, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

I can think of none. They talk a good game and make lots of promises when you're hired, but most of it won't come to fruition, The onboard mentoring is a big sales pitch, but in reality, that gets thrown to the wind if a hospital is busy. The pay may be a little better than private practices but it comes with a major cost and that is the cost to your health and stress level. At the end of the day this is a corporation in its purest sense and the only thing that matters is $$$/profit.

Cons

Constant understaffing, DVMs being undermined by management who only cares about the financial bottom line, frequently missing lunch due to poor scheduling, frequently getting out late due to poor scheduling, often out of needed supplies at the hospital, inadequately trained staff, understaffing, focus on pet numbers over quality vet care. There is a reason that banfield is always placing ads for doctors and has to pay large signing bonuses and that is because doctors are always leaving because it is such a miserable place to work. Why are there so many doctor openings because there is massive doctor turnover. It is very unusual to walk into a Banfield hospital and find a career Banfield doctor. Most will have been there 5 years or less. There is a reason for that.

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Banfield Pet Hospital Response
6y
We’re sorry to hear your experience was less than stellar. To better connect you to the right resource and to understand the above mentioned, we encourage you to contact the AR Service Center at arservicecenter@banfield.com. -- Banfield Pet Hospital

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Pros

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Cons

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Banfield Pet Hospital Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback—as well as where there could be opportunity. Listening and learning is very important to the feedback process. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors. 🧡
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Pros

Discounts for our own pets.

Cons

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