Banfield Pet Hospital
Largest veterinary chain in US with 1,000+ locations inside PetSmart stores
- FOUNDED
- 1955
- OWNER
- JAB Holding Company
- PARENT
- Mars Petcare
- IMPACTS
- 2 documented
- WEB
- banfield.com
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Editorial Record
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Banfield Pet Hospital founded
Veterinary visit costs rose 30-60% after PE consolidation
HighPrice IncreaseAs Mars/JAB consolidated veterinary practices, average veterinary visit costs increased significantly. Pet owners report routine visits costing $300-$500 compared to $150-$250 at independent vets.
Veterinarians report pressure to upsell unnecessary services
HighQuality DeclineFormer Banfield and VCA veterinarians report corporate mandates to push wellness plans, unnecessary diagnostics, and premium treatments to meet revenue targets.
When Private Equity Takes Over a Nursing Home
The Corporatization of Veterinary Medicine
Before / After
Average routine visit cost
reported 2023
before $150
after $350
+133%
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