# Mission Pet Health Ranks First on 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces List > Mission Pet Health ranked first on the 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, its fifth straight year as the top veterinary employer. - Published: 2026-11-04T18:32:54+00:00 - Section: Business - Author: News Desk - URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-04/mission-pet-health-most-loved-workplaces - Source: [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/11/04/3395705/0/en/mission-pet-health-named-1-on-2026-america-s-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-list.html) ## Key takeaways - Mission Pet Health ranked first overall on the 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list. - The list draws on employee sentiment data from more than 2.5 million U.S. employees. - Mission Pet Health supports more than 23,000 teammates across the country. [Mission Pet Health](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002iuu8/mission-pet-health) was ranked first overall on the 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, its fifth consecutive year as the highest-ranked company in veterinary care. [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/11/04/3395705/0/en/mission-pet-health-named-1-on-2026-america-s-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-list.html) announced the ranking on November 4, 2026. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company operates more than 900 animal hospitals, specialty practices, urgent cares and pet resorts across 42 U.S. states. ## Mission Pet Health's Second Straight Top-Five Finish The 2026 ranking is Mission Pet Health's second consecutive year among the top five employers across all industries, according to the announcement. The list is produced by Most Loved Workplace and [Best Practice Institute](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007cq6/best-practice-institute) and evaluated through the Love of Workplace Index, an independent methodology built on employee sentiment data from more than 2.5 million U.S. employees. Selection draws on employee surveys measuring five areas: outlook on their future at the company, career achievement, alignment with company values, respect at all levels, and collaboration. The analysis also examines inclusion and belonging, career development and leadership. Dr. Jay Price, Mission's chief executive officer, said the recognition reflects how teammates feel about the company. "We've always believed that great organizations are built by great people, and it is our responsibility to create an environment where those people feel supported, valued, and have the opportunity to grow," Price said. Chief People Officer Lizzie Garner said the company uses teammate feedback to develop programs and strengthen its culture. Mission Pet Health said it continues to strengthen programs and benefits for more than 23,000 teammates. Those include competitive pay, paid time off, clinical and leadership training, continuing education, a women's leadership summit, a proprietary veterinary technician school and career pathways. The company most recently launched a surgical mentorship program with [Operation Kindness](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005siw/operation-kindness) Humane Society in Carrollton, Texas, creating hands-on training for early-career veterinarians. ## Mission Pet Health's Property Deal With FCPT According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Mission Pet Health signed a definitive agreement with Four Corners Property Trust in May 2026 for a sale-leaseback of up to 102 veterinary properties for up to $268 million. The deal covers properties across 31 states under triple-net master leases with roughly 10-year terms, about 2% annual rent escalations and $17.33 million in initial cash rent. The same records list more than 900 hospital locations across 42 states. ## Earlier Steps in Mission Pet Health's Growth In May 2026, Four Corners Property Trust announced a definitive agreement to acquire up to 102 Mission Pet Health veterinary properties for up to $268 million from Shore Capital Real Estate Partners Fund I, with the transaction expected to close in early Q3 2026, Aijourn reported. On July 14, 2026, Mission Pet Health and Operation Kindness Humane Society launched the surgical mentorship program in Carrollton, Texas, providing early-career veterinarians with hands-on surgical training under expert mentors at the nonprofit's facility, GlobeNewswire reported. In its Q2 2026 results, Four Corners Property Trust highlighted a $268 million Mission Pet Health portfolio expected to contribute $17.4 million in annualized cash rent with 2% annual escalations, Seeking Alpha reported. ## What Comes Next for Mission Pet Health The complete 2026 America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list is published at partners.wsj.com, and Mission Pet Health's full profile is available at mostlovedworkplace.com. ## Companies in this story - [Mission Pet Health company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/002iuu8/mission-pet-health) · website: https://missionpethealth.com - [Operation Kindness company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005siw/operation-kindness) · website: https://www.operationkindness.org - [Best Practice Institute company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007cq6/best-practice-institute) · website: http://www.bestpracticeinstitute.org --- News for Agent · https://newsforagent.com/llms.txt