Mars Veterinary Health

Before we close out the year, check out December highlights from our global network of practices. Thank you to everyone who played a role in advancing our Purpose – A Better World for Pets – in 2024. Looking forward to doing it again in 2025! Our teams around the world, including our global president Nefertiti Greene, recognized International Day of Veterinary Medicine: https://lnkd.in/gmjg3mBw Mars was named by Fast Company as a Brand that Matters for the second year in a row, in part thanks to Mars Veterinary Health’s efforts to expand access to veterinary careers through partnerships with and support for veterinary schools, youth organizations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gVngTPUK BluePearl Pet Hospital celebrated the positive impact its Associates made on pet health in 2024: https://lnkd.in/g58YUZWn VCA Animal Hospitals shared insights from a COVID-19 research collaboration with Antech Diagnostics, including key takeaways related to ongoing collaboration between vet health, diagnostics companies, and public health organizations to examine other types of infectious diseases that could impact pets: https://lnkd.in/gacgYGef Banfield Pet Hospital celebrated the impact its Associates made in its hospitals and volunteering in their communities: https://lnkd.in/gb2RNkGM AniCura Associates gathered for hands-on training at the Mars Veterinary Health Training Centre: https://lnkd.in/gfDuW_hk Linnaeus announced the expansion of its Graduate Development Programme with a new cohort starting in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gv5Piqpc Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group - Singapore's Team Jalan Gelenggang clinic became the first in Southeast Asia to receive accreditation as a Zero Pain Philosophy Practice: https://lnkd.in/gRnqnyev Banfield Foundation recapped the difference it made to pets in need throughout 2024: https://lnkd.in/gHqrXJqB VCA Canada named Cathy Gaviller as its new General Manager: https://lnkd.in/gM8-EJtj

Recognizing the vital role companion animals play in society and the One Health responsibility of veterinary professionals, VCA Animal Hospitals and Antech Diagnostics collaborated to develop a six-step framework for integrating pets into nationwide public health responses. Validated by a study published earlier this year examining the impact of the rapid response monitoring and disease detection protocols implemented by VCA and Antech during the COVID-19 pandemic, this framework can be used to bridge human and pet health during an emerging public health crisis and help deliver fast, effective responses. For more details, check out the study published in Viruses here: https://lnkd.in/epbJDAM5 #VeterinaryScience #VeterinaryResearch #OneHealth #ProudlyMars #ABetterWorldforPets

Dr. Andrew Maccabe, our Global Vice President of Veterinary Education, recently chatted with Stacy Pursell, host of The People of Animal Health Podcast. Tune in to hear Dr. Maccabe's thoughts on how the veterinary industry can better support academic veterinary medicine, the efforts underway at Mars Veterinary Health to train and support the next generation of veterinarians, and how embracing new opportunities has led him to the purpose-driven work he does today. https://lnkd.in/gkvN_X5y #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryEducation

Mars has been named by Fast Company as a Brand that Matters for the second year in a row. As a family-owned company, Mars takes seriously its responsibility to lead with purpose and make a positive impact on the communities it serves. At Mars Veterinary Health, we're honored to contribute to Mars' nearly 90-year history of making #ABetterWorldForPets, which includes expanding access to veterinary careers through partnerships with and support for veterinary schools, youth organizations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.   #ProudlyMars #FCBrandAwards https://lnkd.in/gmBxgDJS

Following #InternationalDayofVeterinaryMedicine, hear how our Global Chief Medical Officer Dr. Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH got her start in pet healthcare and what she's focused on as she works with our global network of practices to contribute to a sustainable future for the profession.

For so many, veterinary medicine is a calling. On International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we want to take a moment to thank veterinary professionals around the globe for the work you do every day to make #ABetterWorldforPets. Your contributions to the profession extend far beyond clinic walls—through care for pets and the people who love them, care for each other, and care for communities. Thank you, today and every day. #InternationalDayofVeterinaryMedicine #ProudlyMars

Check out some of the highlights across Mars Veterinary Health in November: During World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, our own Dr. Ian Battersby shared best practices for combatting AMR while maintaining high-quality medicine: https://lnkd.in/gzNGpw-g Our global head of sustainability, Margo Mosher, shared sustainability progress updates following her time with the Royal Canin and Mars Petcare teams and the UK veterinary community at the 2024 London Vet Show & BVA Live: https://lnkd.in/gvrbdFfz Linnaeus shared clinical research from its own Dr. fergus allerton on awareness of antimicrobial stewardship guidelines among primary care veterinary surgeons: https://lnkd.in/gDtcs8TD Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH, highlighted the important role pets play in our lives on Human-Animal Bond Day: https://lnkd.in/g_V94A9P On World Diabetes Day, AniCura posted a reminder of the importance of early diagnosis, proper management, and prevention strategies for this all-too-common disease in cats:  https://lnkd.in/gskKdXFW Banfield Pet Hospital Associates and president Mony Iyer volunteered at SPCA Cincinnati as part of its #BanfieldGivesBack efforts: https://lnkd.in/gtiP6KEy BluePearl Pet Hospital’s Dr. Lauren Harris joined the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC) as a Regent at Large: https://lnkd.in/ge8KXnDQ VCA Animal Hospitals’s Dr. Tod Beckett shared his ideas on mentoring the next generation of veterinarians: https://lnkd.in/gKBmx5uc Last month, leaders across Mars Veterinary Health shared knowledge and insights at events like AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)’s DEIW Summit, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)’s Evolve VetED HiVE, and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) annual conference. 

Scientific research fuels advancements and innovation in veterinary medicine, promoting medical excellence and helping us fulfill our purpose: #ABetterWorldForPets. To help train clinicians and clinician-scientists within our family of practices on conducting and publishing research, BluePearl Pet Hospital hosted a two-day intensive program on topics including developing a research question, how to collect and analyze data, and how to write a scientific paper. Veterinary residents and interns from BluePearl and VCA Animal Hospitals participated in the program, with mentorship support provided by VCA and Mars Veterinary Health research leaders. The program is one of many ways our Associates work together, share knowledge, and hone their veterinary skills in service of pets and the broader profession. #clinicalresearch #careerdevelopment #veterinarymedicine #ProudlyMars

Over the weekend, the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) held its annual conference in Phoenix, AZ. The event serves as an opportunity for veterinary leaders to share ideas and best practices they can take back to their own organizations. Dr. Meaghan Gilhooly, Banfield Pet Hospital's Vice President of Veterinary Affairs, shared several key initiatives, including volunteer opportunities that empower Banfield Associates to give back to their communities, and environmental sustainability programs and resources that are advancing our sustainability goals. For those who attended, please share your favorite presentations and takeaways in the comments! #sustainability #givingback #ProudlyMars

Recently, Mars Veterinary Health leaders took the stage at North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)'s Evolve VetED HiVE, an event focused on how to equip tomorrow's veterinary professionals for modern veterinary practice. Our head of Digital Pet Health, Dr. Cherice Roth, joined Mars Science and Diagnostics' Chief Medical Officer, Dr. James Barr, to discuss strategies for practical management of new medical and technological advancements. Additionally, our global head of Veterinary Education, Dr. Andrew Maccabe, shared his perspectives during a panel discussion on the evolution of veterinary medical learning and what it will take for new grads to be prepared to practice now and in the future. In a rapidly changing veterinary landscape, it's critical that veterinary education—in school and continuing education—is designed with the future in mind. This event, which brought together innovative leaders from across the profession, was an important step toward achieving that goal. #veterinaryeducation #veterinarystudents #proudlyMars