Banfield Pet Hospital is owned by Mars (the United States), which acquired the brand on 12 September 2017 for $9.1 billion.[1][2]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Banfield Pet Hospital operates around a thousand veterinary practices across the United States, many of them inside pet retail stores, and it pioneered subscription wellness plans that spread routine care costs over monthly payments. Mars acquired majority control in 2007, and the business now anchors Mars Veterinary Health alongside VCA.
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Mars acquired VCA Inc., the largest chain of veterinary hospitals in the United States, for about $9.1 billion including debt. Mars already owned Banfield, and the combination made the largest pet food company in the world also the largest provider of veterinary care.
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The parent company of Banfield Pet Hospital is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Yes. Banfield Pet Hospital originated in the United States in 1955 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
Mars completed its acquisition of Banfield Pet Hospital on 12 September 2017, after announcing the deal on 9 January 2017. The deal was valued at $9.1 billion (enterprise value).
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital is still owned by Mars. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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