- Dr. Alea Harrison got her start as a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital, and worked her way up to chief medical officer. Here’s her advice for becoming a pet doctor—one of the “hottest” jobs for 2025, according to an Indeed ranking.
Years before Dr. Alea Harrison was chief medical officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, she was a kid in Boston living in a household full of pets. Dogs, cats, gerbils, and fish were all members of her family, and she grew up loving the animals as both protectors and siblings. She idolized Jane Goodall, and dreamed of doing something just as fulfilling with her life.
