Who owns Banfield Pet Hospital?
Banfield Pet Hospital is owned by Mars (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mars, Incorporated reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1955
- Category
- Pet care › Pet supplies & services › Veterinary services
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Banfield Pet Hospital
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.
Ownership timeline of Banfield Pet Hospital
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Banfield Pet Hospital?
The parent company of Banfield Pet Hospital is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Banfield Pet Hospital American?
Yes. Banfield Pet Hospital originated in the United States in 1955 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Banfield Pet Hospital still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital is still owned by Mars. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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