Mental Health & Wellness Manager, North America - Mars Veterinary Health

Banfield Pet Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

25d

About The Position

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership. This is a field-based role that requires associate to travel on a monthly basis to our hospitals in the field or one of the four North American HQ hubs ( Vancouver, WA | Santa Monica, CA | Tampa, FL | New York City, NY). Why This Role Matters: The Mental Health and Wellness Manager is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive wellness programs that foster healthy behaviors, enhance Associate wellbeing, and contribute to organizational success. This role oversees day-to-day operations of health and wellness initiatives, provides health education to associates and clients we serve, and partners with leaders to embed wellness into the culture of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC
5+ years of experience in mental health wellness program development, health education, or a related healthcare/veterinary health role.
Strong understanding of healthcare or veterinary medicine and their impact on wellbeing initiatives.
Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate wellness initiatives that drive measurable outcomes.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire associates.
Ability to manage senior stakeholders, including presentation of business cases to Senior Leadership Team and other high visibility stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP), or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles and improve overall associate wellbeing.
Oversee daily operations of health and wellness initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery and continuous improvement.
Provide health education and resources to associates and clients, covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, and preventive care.
Partner with leadership teams, P&O, and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate wellness into organizational strategies.
Develop metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for enhancement.
Monitor trends in health, wellness, and associate engagement to identify innovative practices that drive participation and outcomes.
Serve as a wellness advocate, encouraging healthy behaviors and building a supportive environment for wellbeing across the organization.
Manage vendor relationships, wellness partnerships, and internal communications to promote engagement.
Ensure compliance with relevant health regulations, guidelines, and organizational policies.
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid Parental leave.
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
Commuter Benefits.
Legal Plan.
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
Mental health support and resources.
Paid Volunteering.
Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.