SVHC Among Vermont's Best Places to Work for Eighth Year Straight

01:33PM / Wednesday, February 23, 2022Print Story | Email Story

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) has been named one of the 2022's Best Places to Work for the eighth year in a row.

SVHC received the honor for the first time in 2015. It remains the only hospital in the state of Vermont to be recognized by the awards program.

"Our employees are truly what make SVHC a great place to work," said Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of SVHC. "They look at challenges as opportunities, and their comradery and teamwork during the pandemic have been exemplary. I am deeply grateful for each and every one of them."

Earning a spot on the list requires that a percentage of employees provide largely positive responses to an in-depth confidential survey conducted by an independent third-party agency. The survey covers all aspects of the workplace environment, including leadership, supervisors, co-workers, tools and resources, satisfaction, benefits, and more. Employees are chosen to receive the survey at random, and more than 400 survey responses are needed in order to make SVHC eligible for the award.

"We appreciate this award as a measure of how we are doing to ensure a positive and rewarding workplace," said SVHC's Chief Human Resources Officer Kevin Dailey. "We hope that prospective employees will have added confidence that SVHC's current employees truly enjoy working here."

This statewide program is presented by Vermont Business Magazine in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council, (SHRM); the Vermont Department of Commerce and Community Development; and Best Companies Group. The program surveys and identifies the best places of employment to recognize organizations that benefit the state's economy, its workforce, and businesses.

The final rankings for each category of the Best Places to Work in Vermont awards will be announced at a later date. For more information on the Best Places to Work in Vermont program, visit www.bestplacestoworkinvt.com.

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Companion Corner: Odie at Second Chance

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
02:07PM / Thursday, October 22, 2026

ARLINGTON, VT — There is a sweet Beagle boy waiting for his new family to play with.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Odie is a four year old Beagle who has been at the shelter for about a month.

Lead canine care technician Alaura Lasher introduced us to him.

"He came to us with another beagle friend because his previous owner was moving. As you can see he's a very loving, sweet, sweet boy. He loves his toys and he loves to snuggle. He also loves going outside and running and rolling in all the grass, frolicking along the grass."

Odie loves his stuffies and will even play with other dogs once he isn't shy.

"He does well with other dogs. He can be a little nervous at first meeting other pups, but he does do well with them. We think he'll get along with cats just fine, and kids too, as long as they're respectful."

He would love someone who will cuddle him and give him all of the pets he deserves and throw some stuffed toys around for him.

"The perfect home is honestly just someone who wants to give him snuggles and play with him. He's a pretty easygoing dude. He really just loves affection. Like he'll just come up to you and stand and wait for pets all the time. So, someone who wants a snuggle buddy, who's also you know he's a good age for a snuggle buddy, but also can play with him quite a bit."

He would also love someone who will take him outside to roll around and run as fast as he can or a long walk to enjoy some more sights he has yet to see.

"His favorite things again: toys, snuggles, kisses. Favorite activities are just going outside for walks. He loves to go for long walks with some of our volunteers."

He does not know basic commands like sit but he is very happy to learn.

While he did come to the shelter with some medical needs he is getting them treated and is healthy and ready for his new family.

"He came in and he was positive for Lyme and anaplasmosis, but we are treating him currently for that. Other than that, as far as we're aware, he's a pretty healthy, young boy."

If you need or want a new companion in your home consider meeting Odie.

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