The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America is accepting nominations for its 2026 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award, recognizing a credentialed veterinary technician for professional excellence, leadership and contributions to the profession. Nominations are due Nov. 6, 2026, at noon EST.
Dechra has appointed animal health industry veteran Justine Conway to a newly created strategy and business development leadership role as the company looks to accelerate growth in specialty animal health care.
Patterson Companies has appointed Wasi Ahmed as chief information officer, tapping a technology executive with more than 30 years of experience to lead initiatives spanning SAP modernization, cybersecurity, AI and analytics.
CareVet has named four winners of its inaugural Clinical Outcomes Showcase, recognizing veterinary innovations spanning feline patient comfort, diagnostic follow-through, exotic-animal preventive care and predictive disease-risk technology.
PetSmart Charities has launched a veterinary fellowship program with five universities to prepare students for careers in community medicine. The organization projects the initiative could help develop 115 community-focused veterinarians by 2032 and ultimately support more than 550,000 additional veterinary visits annually.
Petco has appointed retail finance veteran Jeffrey Naylor to its Board of Directors and named him Chair of the Audit Committee, adding decades of financial and governance experience as the company advances its long-term growth strategy.
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) has named Maria Morgan, MBA, CVPM, co-founder of Passpaw, as the inaugural recipient of the Kelly Clay Innovation Award. Morgan was recognized for developing a cloud-based platform that helps veterinary teams manage international pet travel requirements by streamlining compliance, reducing administrative workload, and improving the client experience.
Lincoln Memorial University has recognized four alumni from its Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine as part of the university’s 2026 40 Under Forty program. The honorees—Dr. Daniel Doran, Mariel Hendricks, Dr. Jay Miles, and Dr. Mackenzie Treece—were selected for their professional achievements, leadership, service, and contributions to the veterinary profession.
National Veterinary Associates Chief Operating Officer Leslie Storms has been appointed to Covista’s Board of Directors alongside technology executive Emily C. Chiu. The additions strengthen the company’s leadership as it advances a strategy focused on healthcare workforce development, operational growth and AI-enabled education.
Exubrion Therapeutics has promoted Gregory Taglialatela, MBA, to Chief Commercial Officer, where he will lead the company’s commercial strategy as it continues expanding access to Synovetin OA®, its injectable treatment for canine osteoarthritis. Taglialatela assumes responsibility for national sales, key account management, business development and strategic growth initiatives effective July 1, 2026.
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