Built on More Than a Mission Statement
At Mission Pet Health, culture is not a poster on the wall. It is the way every single day gets done. From hospitals across 42 states to the Home Office, a clear set of values drives how people work, grow, and care for one another. Those values have a name: WAG — Work Together. Amaze. Grow.
And the results speak for themselves. Mission Pet Health has earned Most Loved Workplace® Certified status four years in a row — 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. They also landed on the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list for 2025. These are not participation awards. They are earned through real, verified data about how team members feel about where they work.
So what exactly makes Mission Pet Health so special? Let us walk through the five pillars that define their workplace culture.
The Five Pillars Behind Their Loved Workplace® Status
1. Systemic Collaboration
At Mission, growth is a team sport. The company invests deeply in helping every person — not just leaders — own their role and their career path. With a network of 850+ hospitals, specialty centers, and resorts, team members have access to career opportunities that few organizations can match. Collaboration is not just encouraged. It is built into how the company operates every single day.
2. Positive Vision for the Future
Mission Pet Health has a clear sense of where it is going — and it brings everyone along for the ride. The WAG values are not just words. They shape decisions, celebrations, and strategies. Team members are invited to work hard, play hard, and keep their eyes on a shared purpose: empowering people on the front lines of animal care to do their very best work.
3. Alignment of Values
This is where Mission Pet Health truly stands apart. Dr. Jay Price, founder and CEO, is the only general practice veterinarian leading a company of this scale in the nation. He understands hospital life from the inside out — and he leads with that understanding every day. He lifts others up, stays accessible, and embodies the WAG values he asks of everyone else. When leadership walks the talk, the whole organization follows.
4. Respect
At Mission, every voice matters — no matter what your title is. The Senior Leadership Team is genuinely accessible to anyone in the company. There is no gatekeeping, no "wait your turn." Ideas, concerns, and feedback flow freely across all levels. The focus is not on who gets the credit. It is on what the team accomplishes together. That kind of environment builds real trust.
5. Killer Outcomes
Mission Pet Health gets things done. Cross-functional teams collaborate with purpose — whether they are caring for a pet, launching a new hospital, or rolling out tools to support field teams. Everyone values expertise, and everyone is focused on delivering results. The culture rewards action, and it shows.
Recognized Across the Board
The Most Loved Workplace® recognition for Mission Pet Health is not just one badge. It spans many communities and causes. In 2025 alone, Mission was recognized as a Most Loved Workplace® for:
- Women
- LGBTQ+
- Diversity
- Inclusivity
- Young Professionals
- Parents & Caregivers
- Mental Health
- Wellness
- Career Advancement
- Neurodiversity
- Disabled Workers
- African American Workers
- Volunteering
That list is not an accident. It reflects a deliberate effort to build a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.
A Workplace That Loves You Back
Mission Pet Health offers a full package of benefits — from comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to continuing education stipends, tuition assistance, and Fear Free certification support. Flexible scheduling, a wellness stipend, and an Employee Assistance Program round out a benefits package designed for the whole person, not just the employee.
When you join Mission Pet Health, you join a team that is compassionate, collaborative, empowering, and deeply mission-driven. You get the support of a large network and the heart of a tight-knit community. You get room to grow — and people who genuinely want to see you succeed.
That is what a Most Loved Workplace® feels like.