Veterinary Practice Partners

We recently asked Dr. Rudd, owner of Annapolis Cat Hospital and Bay Ridge Animal Hospital, "What motivated you to pursue practice ownership & how did Veterinary Practice Partners help?" She responded, "One of the hardest things about obtaining practice ownership is the financial aspect. Veterinary Practice Partners helped connect me with the bank that provided me the loan needed to partner. Everyone I worked with was so helpful and made the whole process very easy. VPP truly cares about the people they employ. They want to help veterinarians like me create a practice where our staff can be valued and our patients can be provided with the best care possible." Be sure to read the full spotlight our website: https://lnkd.in/gApNUp2f

An excellent opportunity to join our team in Marcellus, NY!

Veterinary Assistants are a crucial part of the medical staff of a veterinary hospital 🏥 As the eyes, ears, and hands of a practice, Veterinary Assistants play a huge role in caring for pet patients and their owners. Thank you to all the incredible Veterinary Assistants in our VPP community that provide exceptional pet care and preserve the human-animal bond ❤️🐾 #Vppcommunity #VeterinaryAssistant #VeterinaryAssistantWeek

🎉 Happy AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day! We are so proud of our AAHA-accredited hospitals and all that they do to ensure the highest standards of veterinary care for pets️ 🐶😺 #AAHADay #VeterinaryExcellence #PetCare

Hello Veterinary Practice Partners Community, Please give Dr. Rachel Covey a warm welcome by saying hi! Dr. Rachel Covey is an Associate Veterinarian at Parkville Animal Hospital. She attended Goucher College and received a B.A. in Biology, and then completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University. Dr. Covey has a background in small animal clinical practice, focusing on preventive medicine and behavior, and has a passion for traveling. She has practiced in South Carolina and Montana and is now happy to be back home in Baltimore.

Hello Veterinary Practice Partners Community, Please give Dr. Brooke Barrett a warm welcome by saying hi! Dr. Brooke Barrett is an Associate Veterinarian with Cherokee Hospital for Animals. Dr. Barrett received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Summa Cum Laude honors from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. She is passionate about client education to help guide pet parents and preventative care to help ensure our pets have long and happy lives. She also has a special interest in emergency medicine. Originally from a small town in central New York, Dr. Barrett was raised around a variety of animals. Her grandmother's passion and love for animals inspired Dr. Barrett to pursue a career as a veterinarian. At 16, she began working at a local veterinary hospital as a veterinary assistant to gain experience in the field. Early acceptance to LMU-CVM led her to East Tennessee, which she now calls home. During her free time, Dr. Barrett enjoys fishing with her husband and hiking with their three dogs: Jack, Charlie, and Freya. They also enjoy traveling together and plan to visit all 50 states and 63 national parks.

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Doug Aspros recently appeared on "The Vet Blast Podcast" to delve into a crucial topic: the education gaps in veterinary dentistry and potential strategies to bridge them. 🦷✨ Dr Douglas Aspros, distinguished leader and Chief Veterinary Officer, brings valuable insights and practical solutions to address these challenges. His discussion is a must-listen for anyone in the veterinary field looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in dental care. 🎧 Don’t miss out on this informative episode! Tune in to hear Dr. Aspros’ expert perspectives and learn how we can collectively advance veterinary dentistry education. 👉 Listen to the full podcast https://bit.ly/4f3DIrT! #VeterinaryDentistry #VetBlastPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #VeterinaryEducation #DrDougAspros #VetCare #VPP #VPPdoctors #VPPpartners #VPPeducation #VPPDVMs #Veterinarydentistry

This month’s “Vet Voices” spotlight features a Q&A session with Dr. Robin Simpkins, co-owner of Cherokee Hospital For Animals and a proud member of VPP’s Medical Advisory Board. Having joined VPP in 2018, Dr. Simpkins and her team have been gaining valuable insights and implementing best practices in their day-to-day work thanks to VPP's peer group meetings for medical directors and practice managers. “One of the most influential programs I have participated in has been VPP’s peer group meetings,” said Dr. Simpkins. “The peer groups allow medical directors and doctor partners within the VPP network to meet, develop relationships with their peers and discuss both the medical and management issues that they are facing. This program has been so valuable to our practice, and to me personally. VPP now has similar meetings for the network’s practice managers, and I have seen excellent growth and increased knowledge from our practice manager as a direct result of the leadership training that she has received in these meetings. Be sure to read the full spotlight on our website: https://lnkd.in/g-sEqZED

Hello Veterinary Practice Partners Community, Please give Dr. Alexandra Hafey a warm welcome by saying hi! Dr. Alexandra Hafey, our newest Associate Veterinarian, has always wanted to be a DVM. She grew up in Colorado, attended UW-Madison on an athletic scholarship for swimming and diving, and earned a degree in Animal Sciences while developing a love for Wisconsin's culture and values. After graduating, she worked at a big cat sanctuary in Texas while applying to vet school. Dr. Hafey then worked as a veterinary assistant for Truesdell before starting vet school at Colorado State University. During vet school, Dr. Hafey was interested in small animal and livestock medicine and worked on a team researching canine reproduction. Her professional interests are feline medicine and senior/end-of-life care. Dr. Hafey lives with her boyfriend Tyler, her college swimming and diving teammate, and a one-year-old tuxedo cat named Badger. She loves exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, watching movies, cross-stitching, and cooking. She is happy to begin her career as a veterinarian at the hospital where she worked before attending vet school. "I am excited to be surrounded by individuals who practice such a high quality of medicine and are so encouraging and supportive," says Dr. Hafey.