We know that transitioning from school into clinical practice can be overwhelming. That’s why we have tailored some exciting new benefits and programs for graduating veterinary students like you. Here are just a few examples and the reasons why Banfield, The Pet Hospital may be the best choice for your first job.

• Excellent Mentorship Program - As a new graduate doctor, you will participate in our comprehensive 14-week paid mentorship program, designed to provide you with the insights, skills and tools to build a rewarding, lifelong career as a veterinarian and ease the transition from school to daily practice. Learn More >
• Highest quality medicine - Our hospitals feature paperless medical records, touch-screen monitors, Sevoflurane, tonopens, evidence-based best practices and much more (including ultrasound and digital radiography in many hospitals) This means you’ll have the ability to practice the highest quality medicine from your first day in practice. Learn More >
• Outstanding quality of life - Your first year total compensation can be as high as $100,000 including full benefits, 26 paid days off, board exam reimbursement, relocation assistance plus many other outstanding incentives. Plus, we provide our team members with some unique LifeBalance programs including; budgeting, child care issues, developing your skills as a manager and more. Learn More >

Plus, we’ve just added these exciting new programs for you to consider:

• Start receiving a paycheck during your senior year with our new Smart Start Program! We’ve developed a special new program just for senior veterinary students. If you have completed a summer job, externship or served as a student ambassador with Banfield during veterinary school, you are eligible to start receiving your Student Rewards earnings during your senior year of veterinary school. See the attached brochure for program details.
• Find out how you can earn over $100,000 in first-year compensation with our Dream Big Program! Special opportunities exist for new graduate doctors interested in working in California or Arizona See the attached brochure for program details.
• Concerned about your student loans? We have an exciting new program that provides an additional $400/month to new graduate doctors interested in working in: California, Arizona, Florida, Dallas,Texas or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The $400/month for 36 months is in addition to your overall compensation.
• Are you a graduating Ross or St. Georges University student worried about the expense of licensure? We would like to help! We are offering reimbursement towards ECFVG/PAVE program costs up to $8000 to qualified Ross & St. Georges University graduates who join our practice in select locations. See the attached brochure for program details.

These are just a few of special opportunities available for graduating seniors, and one of the many reasons why Banfield, The Pet Hospital may be the right choice for new graduates like you.

To further assist you in assessing job opportunities we’ve provided this helpful Career Choice Comparison worksheet.

     If you would like more information about our special program for seniors, or open positions throughout the United States please contact your Professional Relations Director, or call 800 318-2705 today.