120+ Veterinary Social Media Post Ideas For 2025 (With Templates)
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We’ve compiled a whole year of veterinary social media post ideas, including tons of free social media templates that will help you save time and energy when creating content.
This list includes all relevant pet and vet holidays PLUS veterinary awareness months and weekly observances that you cannot miss this year.
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VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
January
Month
- Walk Your Pet Month: Share tips on how to keep pets safe during Winter walks.
Train Your Dog Month: Educate on the products, tools, and strategies to train dogs.
- Adopt A Bird Month: Offer free check-ups to all adopted birds.
Days
January 1 – New Year’s Day: Wish followers a happy New Year and invite them to share their pet’s NY resolutions.
January 2 – Pet Travel Safety Day: Share an infographic with important steps to keep pets safe during trips. Promote your boarding service as an alternative.
January 4 – National Trivia Day: Challenge your followers to a fun animal-related trivia. Use Stories to create a series of interactive trivia posts.
January 5 – National Bird Day: Invite your audience to share their favourite bird pictures.
January 14 – Dress Up Your Pet Day: Invite your followers to tag your practice in pictures of their pets dressed up in their favourite outfits.
- January 21 – National Hugging Day: “Daily reminder: Have you hugged your fur baby today?” (get the template below).
- January 24 – Change A Pet’s Life Day: “Let’s see a photo of your pet in the comments & tell us one way changing their life changed yours.”
January 28 – Have Fun At Work Day: Host an Instagram takeover! Get one of your team members to take over Instagram for a day and show off how they have fun at work.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
February
Month
Pet Dental Health Month: Start a weekly series with preventive dental health tips for pet owners. Post a before vs. after photo & promote your Dental Month special offer (don’t forget your call-to-action).
- Responsible Pet Owners Month: Share tips on how owners can be better human for their pets (e.g., regular checkups, vaccination, pet-proof the house, etc).
National Cat Health Month: Share preventive care advice to keep cats healthy and promote your feline services (don’t forget your call-to-action).
- Adopt A Bird Month: Feature some of your feathered patients throughout the month!
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month): Educate about the medical and behavioural benefits of altering pets and encourage action. Share memes about spay/neuter (like the one below) to get the conversation started in a light and fun way!
Days
- February 3 – Golden Retriever Day: Celebrate by sharing a few fun facts about the breed!
February 4 – World Cancer Day: Did you know that almost half of the dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer? Share the symptoms and signs of cancer in dogs/cats and advise what preventive actions pet owners should take.
February 14 – Valentine’s Day: “How would you describe your pet’s perfect Valentine’s date?”
- February 19 – Family Day/President’s Day: Wish followers a happy holiday with a team photo and remind them about any change in your business hours.
- February 20 – Love Your Pet Day: Share a fun quote about the love for pets (template below).
February 25 – World Spay Day: Start a conversation on the topic with impactful statistics on how spay can fight overpopulation.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
March
Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month: Throughout March, share a series #WatchOutWednesday posts warning pet parents on common household items that are toxic to pets and educate on what actions to take in case of intoxication.
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month: Share the top 5 reasons why rescued guinea pigs make awesome pets!
- Welcome Spring: Update your Facebook cover photo with a Spring-themed graphic raising awareness about fleas and ticks and encouraging pet parents to take action.
Days
March 5 – Unique Names Day: “Does your pet have a unique name? Share it along with the story behind it!”
- March 7 – Employee Appreciation Day: Treat co-workers to an appreciation gift and share the moment with your followers.
March 8 – International Women’s Day: Create a video featuring the #GirlGang behind your practice.
March 13 – K-9 Veterans Day: Raise a paw recognizing the sacrifices of military and working dogs.
- March 15 – World Sleep Day: “Happy World Sleep Day! Let’s see your pets in their favourite sleeping position.”
- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day: Wish followers a happy St. Patrick’s Day and invite them to share a photo of their pets in their best greens
- March 20 – First Day of Spring: Share an infographic with common symptoms of seasonal allergies in pets (template below).
March 23 – National Puppy Day: “You had me a woof” (get the template below).
March 28 – Respect Your Cat Day: “Every day is Respect Your Cat Day around here! Humans, how are you honouring your felines today (and every day)?”
- March 30 – Take A Walk In The Park Day: “What’s your favourite park to go for a walk with your pet?”
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
April
Month
- Heartworm Awareness Month: Share a series of weekly posts reminding clients about the importance of heartworm prevention.
Pet First Aid Awareness Month: Share a checklist with all items pet owners should have in their pets’ first aid kit.
- Stress Awareness Month: Quiz followers on the signs of stress in pets and educate them on what actions to take to help their animals cope with stress.
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: Team up with a local shelter to recruit volunteers and feature their adoptable animals on your social channels.
Weeks
- April 13 to 19 – Dog Bite Prevention Week: Debunk common dog bite myths and share tips to help pet owners.
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Days
- April 6 – Siamese Cat Day: Post fun facts about Siamese cats. Invite followers to share their Siamese pictures.
April 8 – Dog Fighting Awareness Day: Educate followers on how they can take action to help stop dogfighting and connect them to local resources.
- April 10 – Hug Your Dog Day: “Show us the last picture you took hugging your dog!”
- April 11 – National Pet Day: April 11 is a day to show appreciation for all the pets in the world! Invite followers to share their favourite stories with their pets.
- April 18 – Good Friday: Wish your followers a happy Good Friday and remind about holiday hours.
April 20 – Easter: Wish followers a happy Easter and educate them on how to make their Easter celebrations safe and fun for pets with an infographic.
- April 21 – Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day: “Calling all Bulldog lovers! Let’s celebrate with pictures of your beautiful pups!”
- April 28 – Pet Parents Day: Interview clients on the rewards & challenges of being a pet parent.
- April 26 – World Veterinary Day: “Some superheroes don’t wear capes. They’re called… Veterinarians” (template below).
- April 30 – Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: Tell the story of an adopted patient and raise awareness for local shelters
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
May
Month
- National Pet Month: Go live on Facebook or Instagram to discuss holistic pet health and answer pet owners’ questions.
Chip Your Pets Month: Create a simple infographic explaining how microchipping works and how it can save pets’ lives.
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month: Share a spring cleaning check-list for pet owners (template below).
- Lyme Disease Prevention Month: The best way to protect pets from Lyme disease is to take preventive measures. Share weekly preventive tips to guide pet owners.
Week
- May 4 to 10 – National Pet Week (U.S): Celebrate with a fun giveaway! Invite followers to tag another pet owner for a chance to win a prize or share the lovely quote below about pets.
Days
- May 8 – Disaster Preparedness Day: Post a checklist for the perfect pet disaster preparedness kit.
- May 5 – Cinco de Mayo: Wish followers a happy Cinco de Mayo and teach them a “Bark-aritas” recipe.
- May 11 – Mother’s Day: “Happy Mother’s Day to all the fur moms out there! Let’s see their pictures”.
- May 14 – National Receptionist Day: Spotlight your front desk team by sharing 2 truths and 1 lie about them and inviting followers to guess the lie.
- May 14 – Chihuahua Appreciation Day: “Did you know? The name of the breed came from the city of Chihuahua, Mexico.”
- May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day: Invite followers to share their adoption stories.
- May 19 – Victoria Day (Canada): Wish followers a Happy Victoria Day and educate on ways to keep pets safe during the celebrations.
- May 26 – Memorial Day (U.S): Wish followers a Happy Memorial Day and educate on ways to keep pets safe during the celebrations.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
June
Month
- Adopt A Shelter Cat Month: Use our FREE Canva template to create a custom cover graphic featuring a few adoptable cats from local shelters.
Pet Disaster Preparedness Month: Post a checklist for the perfect pet disaster preparedness kit.
- Great Outdoors Month: Throughout the month, share helpful tips to keep pets safe while they spend time outdoors.
- Social Petworking Month: Promote local shelters and rescue groups on social media. Invite followers to share their pet’s handles and feature them on your page.
Week
- June 15 to 21 – Take Your Pet To Work Week: Feature one team member’s pet each day of the week and share behind-the-scenes photos of how they are helping at work.
Day
- June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day: “Is your cat in favour or against ‘hug your cat’ day?”
June 10 – World Pet Memorial Day: Remember patients who have touched your life over the years.
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day: Raise awareness for local animal blood banks.
- June 15 – Father’s Day: Share a list of your top 7 Father’s Day gift ideas for dog dads.
- June 20 – First Day of Summer: Share an infographic with dos vs. don’ts of summer pet care (template below).
- June 21 – Take Your Dog To Work Day: Share pictures of your furry family at work.
- June 24 – National Selfie Day: “Let’s see the last selfie you took with your pet!”
- June 24 – Cat World Domination Day: “Let’s see a photo of the cat who rules your roost!
- June 30 – World Social Media Day: “If your pet had a social account, what would their most recent status update be?”
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
July
Month
- Lost Pet Prevention Month: Share a simple and sharable infographic with important pet loss prevention tips.
Pet Hydration Awareness Month: Warn pet owners about the signs of pet dehydration and what to do next.
Day
- July 1 – Canada Day (Canada): “Happy Canada Day! Let’s see a picture of your pets showing off their Canadian Pride!”
July 4 – Independence Day (U.S): “Happy 4th of July! Let’s see a picture of your pets showing off their American Pride!”
July 10 – National Kitten Day: “Kittens are angels with whiskers” (template below).
- June 15 – Pet Fire Safety Day: Create a fun Instagram Reels with quick fire safety tips for pets.
- July 17 – World Emoji Day: “Happy World Emoji Day! Can you describe your pet using only emojis?”
- July 21 – Ice Cream Day: Treat employees and clients to ice cream and share the moment with your followers.
- July 30 – Day of Friendship: “Let’s see a picture of you with your best furry, winged, and scaly friend!”
- July 31 – National Mutt Day: “Did you know? The largest percentage of abandoned and euthanized dogs are mutts. Let’s celebrate their uniqueness, share your beautiful Mutt’s pictures!”
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
August
Month
- DOGust: During August, feature dogs from a local shelter.
Pet Immunization Awareness Month: Educate about the importance of vaccination for pets and boost client compliance with an engaging vaccination schedule social graphic.
Day
- August 1 – DOGust 1st: “Happy Birthday to all shelter dogs! Let’s see how your rescued furkids are celebrating.”
August 6 – Fresh Breath Day: Create an engaging Instagram Reels or TikTok video with the most common causes for halitosis in pets.
August 8 – International Cat Day: “Who is the feline love of your life?”
- August 10 – Spoil Your Dog Day: Share a behind-the-scenes photo showing how every day is Spoil Your Dog Day at your clinic/hospital.
- August 15 – National Check the Chip Day: Remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date.
- August 16 – Tell a Joke Day: “What do rabbits eat for breakfast? IHOP. Comment below your favourite animal-related pun or joke!”
- August 17 – National Black Cat Appreciation Day: “It’s National Black Cat Appreciation Day! (Just like every other day). Let’s see your black beauties!”
- August 17 – Homeless Animals Day: Educate followers on what actions they can become part of the solution.
- August 22 – Take Your Cat To The Vet Day: Share your top 5 tips for a Fear Free vet visit for felines.
- August 26 – International Dog Day: Giveaway treats to your dog patients & share the moment with your followers. Share an engaging quote like the one below (get the template below).
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
September
Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month: Share weekly posts explaining the most common signs of pain in pets and educate owners on how to act.
- Pet Insurance Month: Debunk common myths about pet insurance.
- Disaster Preparedness Month: Create a series of Stories with the steps to prepare for a disaster.
- Happy Healthy Cat Month: Share a success story of a feline patient and highlight how your team helped them.
Day
- September 1 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day: Invite followers to share their Ginger cat’s pictures.
- September 1 – Labour Day: “Happy Labour Day! If your pet had a human job what would it be?”
September 8 – Hug Your Hound Day: “Show your furry friend some extra love today. Get hugging and share the moment with us!”
- September 21 – Puppy Mill Awareness Day: Raise awareness for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” campaign.
- September 22 – First Day of Fall: Share a fall-themed “Ask The Vet” post: “What should I watch out for when my pet plays in fall leaves?” (template below).
- September 1 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day: Invite followers to share their Ginger cat’s pictures.
- September 1 – Labour Day: “Happy Labour Day! If your pet had a human job what would it be?”
September 8 – Hug Your Hound Day: “Show your furry friend some extra love today. Get hugging and share the moment with us!”
September 17 – National Pet Bird Day: Create a checklist of points to consider before adopting a pet bird
- September 21 – Puppy Mill Awareness Day: Raise awareness for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” campaign.
- September 22 – First Day of Fall: Share a fall-themed “Ask The Vet” post: “What should I watch out for when my pet plays in fall leaves?” (template below).
- September 25 – Remember Me Thursday: Shine a light on orphan pets waiting for forever homes & raise awareness for local shelters.
- September 28 – International Rabbit Day: “Somebunny loves you” (get the template below).
- September 28 – World Rabies Day: Share rabies stats, your local laws, and resources about vaccination.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
October
Month
- CATotber: Celebrate CATober by offering free/discounted wellness exams to all adopted cats this month.
Pet Wellness Month: Remind about the importance of regular wellness visits and encourage bookings with a call-to-action.
- Adopt A Shelter Dog Month: Partner with a local rescue group to feature their adoptable dogs.
- Halloween Contest: Invite followers to tag you in their pets’ cutest Halloween-themed photos for a chance to be featured on your Facebook cover.
Weeks
- October 1 to 7 – Walk Your Dog Week: Write a blog post with the best spots in your city to take dogs for a walk. Share the link on social media.
- October 12 to 18 – Vet Tech Appreciation Week: Throughout the week, share fun photos highlighting the many roles vet techs take on in your clinic. Post the quote below to honor their dedication, and encourage your followers to join in by leaving a thank-you message (get the template below).
Days
- October 1 – Black Dog Day: Share 10 awesome reasons to adopt a black dog!
- October 4 – World Animal Day: “Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans” –Robert Wagner.
October 10 – Vet Nurse Day: Feature the nurses in your team and invite followers to leave their thank you note in the comments.
- October 9 – Pet Obesity Awareness Day: Go live to discuss the risks of pet obesity and answer questions.
- October 10 – Mental Health Day: “74% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from pet ownership.”
- October 13 – Thanksgiving Day (Canada): Wish followers a Happy Thanksgiving and share safety tips for a pet-friendly celebration.
- October 15 – National Pug Day: Share a breed profile post with a few fun facts and care tips about this adorable breed.
- October 26 – Pit Bull Awareness Day: Debunk myths about the breed and invite followers to share their Pit Bull pics.
- October 31 – Halloween: Wish followers a spooky Halloween and invite them to share what their pets are wearing today.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
November
Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Educate your followers on the early warning signs of cancer in pets. Throughout the month, share a few success stories of patients that survived cancer.
Senior Pet Month: Educate about senior pet care and promote a special deal on senior wellness services (don’t forget your call-to-action).
- Pet Diabetes Month: Bust the most common myths about pet diabetes and educate your audience on how to prevent and manage diabetes in pets.
Week
- November 2 to 8 – National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: Each day of the week, share a patient adoption story and spread the word about local shelters.
Days
- November 1 – Cook For Your Pets Day: Share healthy pet treat recipes that followers can make at home today.
November 11 – Veterans/Remembrance Day: Show gratitude to all Veterans, including military working dogs.
November 13 – World Kindness Day: Share 10 random acts of kindness followers can do for animals.
- November 17 – Take A Hike Day: Share a list of the best places to hike with dogs in your city!
- November 17 – Adoption Day: Have a member from a local shelter take over social media for a day and showcase their work.
- November 27 – Thanksgiving Day (U.S): Wish followers a Happy Thanksgiving and share safety tips for a pet-friendly celebration.
- November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Partner with a pet-related local business for a collaboration or giveaway.
VETERINARY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR
December
Month
- Safe Toys & Gifts Month: Go live to discuss the dangers behind toys and help pet owners select safe Holiday gifts for their furry friends.
Cat Lovers’ Month: Start a series of #Caturday posts and, every Saturday of the month, feature a feline patient by sharing their stories and fun facts. Invite followers to tag you in their #Caturday posts to be featured too.
Welcome The Holidays: Update your Facebook cover graphic with a holiday-themed graphic. Get the FREE template below!
Day
- December 2 – Giving Tuesday: Have a team member volunteer for a day at a local animal charity and encourage followers to #GiveBack too.
- December 4 – National Cookie Day: Share a pet cookie recipe followers can make at home. Treat your clients & patients to cookies and share the moment with your followers wishing them a Happy Cookie Day!
- December 9 – International Day of Vet Med: Have a DVM take over social media for 24hrs and show their workday. Share an inspiring quote and recognize the efforts that DVMs all around the world make to save animals every day.
- December 10 – International Animal Rights Day: Invite followers to observe the date recognizing the efforts of local activist groups.
- December 13 – National Horse Day: Feature your equine patients and ask followers to share their favourite horse pictures.
- December 21 – First Day of Winter: Educate pet owners on the key signs that their dog may be too cold (template below).
- December 25 – Christmas Day: Wish followers a Happy Howl-iday/Hanukkah and share a few tips for a pet-friendly celebration.
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve: Wish followers a happy new year and ask them what they’re looking forward to in the next year.
There you go, a whole year of veterinary social media post ideas! We hope these ideas can help you save time and be more strategic with your social presence.
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