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ALEA HARRISON, DVM ‘06
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL

Dr. Alea Harrison is first and foremost a caregiver at heart —
she began her career as a veterinarian at Banfield working
at the Willoughby, Ohio, and Pineville, North Carolina,
hospitals in 2006. Now as chief medical officer, she supports
their 3,600 veterinarians and invests in the voice of their
hospital Associates to shape Banfield’s unique approach to
quality preventive veterinary care. Dr. Harrison’s personal
experience treating pets and listening to clients helps her
identify the best tools and strategies for every one of their Associates to make best-in-practice
treatment decisions informed by the latest medical research, Banfield’s own data, and their values
of inclusion and wellbeing. In addition, she is committed to sharing knowledge across the industry
to improve the health of pets as a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
She is also the executive sponsor of Banfield’s Associate-led Asian Pacific and Islander Diversity
Resource Group, working to enhance the experience of veterinary professionals everywhere.

ABOUT DR. HARRISON
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, North Carolina Central University
Clinical Year at Ohio State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Pronouns
She/her
Personal interests
Travel, reading, spending time with her husband and two daughters

What is your favorite part about making A Better World for Pets?
Being able to provide access to quality healthcare for our patients and educate and prepare
veterinary professional to make it possible to provide this care.

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