Monthly Archives: April 2022

S8. Ep. 4. Diverse Veterinary Models – Access to Veterinary Care



Learn how pet ownership continues to grow along with the need for affordable, accessible veterinary care. Aimee Gilbreath, MBA, President of PetSmart Charities, shares her passion for the importance of expanding access to care for all, highlighting the reality that more than half of US dogs and cats do not receive adequate veterinary care. Aimee discusses why subsidized care through grants is not sustainable and advocates for alternative models of veterinary medicine. 


S8. Ep. 3. Diverse Veterinary Models – The Whole Health Approach to Veterinary Care



Explore the concept of Whole Health Veterinary Care with Whitney L. Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM and Petco Chief Veterinarian. Focusing on the five dimensions of pet health and wellness, Dr. Miller discusses how to partner with and empower pet parents to provide better well-being for their companion animals. 


S8. Ep. 2 Diverse Veterinary Models – Convenient Care



Pet ownership continues to grow as does the need for convenient veterinary care. Lauren Olavessen, DVM, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at PetIQ, shares her passion and thoughts around easy access to convenient veterinary care, emphasizing the importance of preventative medicine. 


S8. Ep. 1. Diverse Veterinary Models – Value-Based Veterinary Care



In this episode, featuring Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at MARS Veterinary Health, we delve into the concept of Value-Based Veterinary Care. Dr. Welser presents a case for change and why it makes sense to consider a value-based approach in the future to benefit both pets and people.