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Join our team and you will be empowered to make a difference – with the strength of an industry-leading company supporting you.

At Patterson, we partner with dental and animal health professionals to create healthier communities. Together, we are transforming the way care is delivered to patients and animals. We are passionate. We are focused. We are people-first. We are always advancing. We are Patterson.

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Training and development

As a people-first company, we promote a high-performing, productive learning culture by connecting employees to relevant and impactful learning experiences. We believe that providing opportunities to engage in learning activities and experience new opportunities strengthens the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to advance personal and professional growth.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes our company stronger. At Patterson we stand for equality, social justice, fairness and inclusion and are dedicated to acceptance, understanding, listening and learning.

Patterson UNITES is the framework for our Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Understand – Gain better insight and understanding of individuals in our communities

Network – Build relationships with each other and the community; gain access to resources

Include – Create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for all employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day

Thrive – Establish and grow through achieving goals together and creating a lasting impact

Educate – Learn from internal and external resources and each other; raise awareness

Support – Work toward a more inclusive, diverse place of employment that provides equal support for all

The UNITES team drives four diversity and inclusion workstreams: Community Engagement, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement and Talent Acquisition. Together, we are bringing positive change for our team members, customers and communities.

Creating community

Patterson encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Employee resource groups offer team members a place to build a community where they work.

LGBTQA+ affinity group

The Patterson PRIDE affinity group creates a space where all can be comfortable and accepted through employee discussion sessions, networking events and community volunteerism.

Empowering women leaders

We are committed to the advancement and growth of women throughout the company. Our mentoring program offers peer-mentoring circles and one-on-one mentoring with senior leaders. We also partner with Women in Leadership and Management in Animal Health (WILMAH), an organization that helps women achieve success at every stage of their careers.

To strengthen the industries that we serve, Patterson offers a scholarship for BIPOC students pursing undergraduate education in dental or veterinary health fields. Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this year and are renewable for three years.

The application period for this year is now open and closes 3 p.m. Central, March 20, 2023. Learn more about the scholarship and eligibility requirements and apply today.

In addition to this scholarship offered by Patterson Companies, the Patterson Foundation also awards scholarships to dependents of Patterson employees. Visit the Patterson Foundation for more information.


Watch how we embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Patterson.

 

Benefits

Patterson is committed to the overall health and wellness of our employees. We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our employees. Benefits offered include:

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Our employees receive full medical, dental and vision benefits, an integrated wellness program as well as company-paid short-term disability. Patterson Companies provides competitive health care benefits while ensuring compliance with all healthcare laws and regulations. In accordance with the transparency rules in the No Surprises Act and the Affordable Care Act, we publish network provider pricing information publicly for interested industry stakeholders to use for overall review and analysis of those practices. This plan pricing information is available through our claims administrator, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, on their website.

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We help our employees plan for retirement by offering 401(k) retirement savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and offer cost savings now with our Patterson Perks savings.

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We offer a strong work-life balance and provide generous paid time off (PTO), holiday pay and floating holidays.

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We encourage our employees to advance their professional skills and offer a robust Educational Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement).

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We are passionate about giving back to our communities and we want employees to do the same. To encourage volunteering, we offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and have a Dollars for Doers program that grants money to nonprofits where employees volunteer.

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Across our locations, we have teams dedicated to providing mentoring, employee affinity groups and building a culture that collaborates and has fun together.

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As a people people-first organization, we are proud to support our families. Mothers receive up to 12 weeks of full pay following the birth of a child. All other eligible parents, including dads and partners, receive up to four weeks of full pay. And, we offer adoption leave with four paid weeks of leave.

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