Aug 14, 2023
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL - Los Angeles County-based NextVet intern Rowan Espino assists as Dr. Sarah Manion examines dog "Tomo." NextVet was created by Banfield Pet Hospital – part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of practices - to help address the chronic staffing shortages facing the veterinary profession. To inspire and help more students achieve their dreams of becoming a veterinary professional, Banfield this year doubled the size of the program to 30 students nationwide. Image taken on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 in Pasadena, Calif. (Danny Moloshok/AP Images for Banfield Pet Hospital)