Banfield started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive care for pets. Now we’re the largest general veterinary care practice in America, with more than 3,500 veterinarians at over 1,100 hospitals across the United States, including Puerto Rico.

Boehringer Ingelheim is the second largest animal health business in the world, with net sales of $4.5 billion (4 billion euros) in 2019 and presence in more than 150 markets. As the lives of animals and humans are intertwined, our 10,000 global employees are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of both – through science and innovation, as well as through their commitment and passion. Respect for animals, people and the environment is at the heart of what we do. We develop medicines, services and innovative digital technologies to protect animals from disease and pain. We support our customers in taking care of the health of their animals and protect our communities against life- and society- threatening diseases. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has a significant presence in the United States, with more than 3,100 employees in places that include Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey and Puerto Rico.

Providing support for:

• Friday Technician II Track (Dwight Bowman)

The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on preventing cruelty to animals and promoting the humane treatment of animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, and other species of animals commonly kept as household pets. The Foundation also supports efforts to protect the well-being of urban-suburban native wildlife, captive exotic wildlife, farmed animals, working animals, and non-human animals generally. It extends in perpetuity the generosity toward animals in need shown by Kenneth Allen Scott during his lifetime, and assists those who care for them today.

Providing support for:

• Shelter Animal Tracks

Meramak is an established leader in the merchant services industry. As a third-party agent, our affiliations with large financial partners and processors allow us to offer new and exciting programs while maintaining competitive pricing and exceptional customer satisfaction. Meramak has over 25 years experience in Merchant Services. Meramak has an outstanding track record that includes an A+ BBB Rating. Experience and expertise has helped Meramak remain at the forefront of the merchant service industry.

As a global healthcare leader, Merck works to help the world be well. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. We offer one of the industry’s most innovative portfolios – not only of products, but also of services and technologies – to prevent, treat and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species. Our mission – The Science of Healthier Animals – guides all of our work. Healthier animals mean a sustainable food supply, protection for humans against diseases passed from animals, and longer, healthier lives for pets.

Providing support for:

• Pet Animal Feline Medicine Tracks

The Ohio Animal Health Foundation focuses on finding solutions to the problems animals and their caregivers face. A non-profit organization that is affiliated with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, OAHF’s vision is to improve the future of animal health. Through the efforts of Ohio veterinarians and funds provided by animal lovers statewide, OAHF is able to support educational, scientific research and service programs.

Providing support for:

• Shelter Animal Tracks

As a comprehensive referral center for veterinary practitioners, the hospital is an integral part of the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, and is among the largest facilities of its kind in the world, with more than 35,000 animals examined each year. Our mission is to provide and ensure that farm, equine and companion animals have access to high quality, primary and specialized services in a supportive and caring environment using expert knowledge and state-of-the-art technology. We offer specialized and routine care for not only companion animals, but for horses and farm animals, including llamas and alpacas. We also care for service animals such as police and guide dogs. Our faculty, staff and students provide specialized care in such areas as orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, reproduction, neurology, urology, gastroenterology, critical care medicine, cardiology, dermatology, radiology, and anesthesiology.

Providing support for:

• Saturday Equine (Shannon Kelly Reed)
• Tuesday Pet Animal Nutrition & Dietary Management (Valerie Parker)

Serve pets. Save lives. At Petco Veterinary Partners, we're changing the way people think about vet care. We empower our veterinarians to practice and treat pets the way they see fit, working hand-in-hand with a team of passionate partners to deliver complete care. Discover the ways we operate differently.

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• MVC Yoga

The Stanton Foundation, created by Dr. Frank Stanton, supports areas where he was unable to complete his charitable intentions during his lifetime. The Foundation’s support for canine health and welfare includes both research and traditional grant programs to promote the welfare of dogs and strengthen the human/dog bond.

Providing support for:

• Thursday & Saturday Pet Animal - Recent Grads Tracks (Steve Thompson)

Virbac delivers and manufactures the highest-quality pharmaceutical products in the areas of endo- and ecto-parasiticides, dermatology, dental care, antibiotics, behavioral health, endocrinology, euthanasia, nutrition, and urology.

Providing support for:

• Thursday Pet Animal - Dermatology (Dunbar Gram)