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Social Media Posts In 2024!
Feeling brain fried when it comes to coming up with veterinary social media post ideas?
Well, your days of staring at a blank screen are officially over!
I’ve compiled a whole year of veterinary social media posts ideas, including tons of free veterinary social media resources to help you save time and energy this year.
This list includes all relevant pet and vet holidays PLUS veterinary awareness months and weekly observances that you cannot miss.
Welcome to the one-stop content hub of social media for veterinarians!
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January
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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: Get hugging! Share behind-the-scenes photos of your team snuggling patients.
- 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.
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February
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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 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: “What’s your favourite thing about your pet?”
February 27 – World Spay Day: Start a conversation on the topic with impactful statistics on how spay can fight overpopulation.
March
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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 featuring some of your patients. Check out our FREE Facebook cover template pack here!
Days
- March 1 – Employee Appreciation Day: Treat co-workers to an appreciation gift and share the moment with your followers.
March 5 – Unique Names Day: “Does your pet have a unique name? Share it along with the story behind it!”
March 8 – 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 – International Astrology Day: Share a fun carousel post with the dog breeds and their most compatible zodiac signs.
March 23 – National Puppy Day: Share pictures of your new patients and promote puppy & kitten packages (don’t forget your call-to-action).
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 29 – Good Friday: Wish your followers a happy Good Friday and remind about holiday hours.
- March 30 – Take A Walk In The Park Day: “What’s your favourite park to go for a walk with your pet?”
March 31 – 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
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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 7 to 13 (second week in April) – Dog Bite Prevention Week: Debunk common dog bite myths and share tips to help pet owners.
Days
- April 6 – Siamese Cat Day: Post fun facts about Siamese catsInvite 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.
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- April 20 – National Lookalike Day: “Think you look like your pet? Show us!”
- 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 27 – World Veterinary Day: Spotlight your veterinarians by sharing their stories and fun facts! Humanize your brand and celebrate those that dedicate their lives to saving animals.
- April 30 – Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: Tell the story of an adopted patient and raise awareness for local shelters
May
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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: Throughout the month share reminders about what it means to be a good guardian of our furry friends.
- 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 5 to 11 – National Pet Week (U.S): Celebrate with a fun giveaway! Invite followers to tag another pet owner for a chance to win a prize.
Days
- May 4 – 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 8 – 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 12 – Mother’s Day: “Happy Mother’s Day to all the fur moms out there! Let’s see their pictures”.
- 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 20 – Victoria Day (Canada): Wish followers a Happy Victoria Day and educate on ways to keep pets safe during the celebrations.
- May 27 – Memorial Day (U.S): Wish followers a Happy Memorial Day and educate on ways to keep pets safe during the celebrations.
June
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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 2 to 8 – Pet Appreciation Week: Set up a pet photo booth and give away treats to your patients. Share the behind-the-scenes with your followers.
- June 16 to 22 – 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.
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Day
- June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day: “Is your cat in favour or against ‘hug your cat’ day?”
June 11 – World Pet Memorial Day (Second Tuesday in June): Remember patients that have touched your life over the years.
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day: Raise awareness for local animal blood banks.
- June 16 – Father’s Day: Share a list of your top 7 Father’s Day gift ideas for dog dads.
- 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?”
July
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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: Share a quote in celebration of these little angels with whiskers (like the one below from our 52 Engagement Boosting Quotes For Vets template set).
- 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!”
August
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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 from our Engagement Boosting Quotes For Vets Template Set.
September
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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. Post a fun quote from our Engagement Boosting Template For Vets Set.
Day
- September 1 – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day: Invite followers to share their Ginger cat’s pictures.
- September 2 – 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 17 – National Pet Bird Day: Create a checklist of points to consider before adopting a pet bird
- September 26 – Remember Me Thursday: Shine a light on orphan pets waiting for forever homes & raise awareness for local shelters.
- September 28 – International Rabbit Day: “Wishing Everybunny a very Hoppy Rabbit Day!”
- September 28 – World Rabies Day: Share rabies stats, your local laws, and resources about vaccination.
October
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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. Click here for the FREE Canva template!
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 20 to 26 – Vet Tech Appreciation Week: During this week, share photos that show the many “hats” RVT’s wear and invite followers to leave their thank you notes.
Days
- October 1 – Black Dog Day: Share 10 awesome reasons to adopt a black dog!
- October 4 – World Animal Day: Share an inspiring quote like the one below from our “Engagement Boosting Quotes For Vets” template set.
October 11 – 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 14 – 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.
November
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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-actoin).
- 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 3 to 9 – 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 28 – Thanksgiving Day (U.S): Wish followers a Happy Thanksgiving and share safety tips for a pet-friendly celebration.
- November 30 – Small Business Saturday: Partner with a pet-related local business for a collaboration or giveaway.
December
Veterinary Social Media Posts
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.
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Day
- December 3 – 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 25 – Christmas Day/Hanukkah Begins: 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 posts and resources. We hope these ideas can help you save time and be more strategic about your social media efforts.
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