Kenan Thompson, comedian and actor, interacts with a rescue dog at the NextVet internship launch event held by Banfield at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, CA
Kenan Thompson with members of the Whittier, CA Boys and Girls Club during Banfield Pet Hospital’s NextVet event
by Katie Pfaff
Banfield puts $10M toward STEM, diversity
Veterinary care practice company, Banfield Pet Hospital, has pledged $10 million through 2022 toward building STEM education and opportunities. As part of the funding, Banfield will partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to highlight veterinary science as a career path for minority students.
"At Banfield, we are constantly evaluating how we can make lasting societal impact," said Brian Garish, president of Banfield Pet Hospital. "As we look to the state of our industry and the needs of pets, people, and communities, we must take action to diversify and strengthen the veterinary talent pipeline. By removing barriers to equitable education, we're helping current veterinary professionals realize their full potential while creating accessible pathways for individuals that aspire to follow in their footsteps."
Banfield is also launching a paid internship program called NextVet, which will allow high school students to engage and work in a veterinary environment. Application opens online on October 27th for students who are 16 and older and live in certain geographic areas. Banfield is a company of Mars Veterinary Health.
The alliance with Boys & Girls Clubs will introduce children to a veterinary career path through Banfield’s Pet Academy. The current partnership is aimed at reaching high school students.
"I'm excited to partner with Banfield and connect with Boys & Girls Club members to raise awareness of the wealth of opportunities that exist in the veterinary field," said actor and comedian Kenan Thompson. "I'm a firm believer in providing the next generation with the tools and resources they need to follow their passions, and Banfield's NextVet internship program is a great example of how we can open doors and create opportunities for high school students of all backgrounds."
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