August 20, 2024 (press release) –
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Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Dr. Emily Hubbard as its new chief medical officer (CMO).
“Dr. Hubbard’s expertise and passion for veterinary medicine perfectly align with our mission to deliver exceptional care to our clients and support the professionals who serve them,” said Chris Bishop, CEO of VIP. “We’re thrilled to welcome her as our new Chief Medical Officer and are confident her leadership will be instrumental in guiding our medical teams, advancing our ‘Life First’ vision and enhancing our quality of care as we expand our reach and impact.”
Dr. Hubbard brings nearly a decade of experience as the former director of veterinary quality at Banfield Pet Hospital, where she previously held roles ranging from associate veterinarian to regional director of medical quality, managing a team of nearly 200 DVMs. Her background includes serving as a single- and multi-unit medical director, honing her expertise in veterinary quality and operational leadership. As VIP’s new CMO, she will oversee the medical department, enhance operational efficiency, develop policies and support veterinary training. Dr. Hubbard will also play a key role in managing strategic planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, DVM recruitment, staff development and community welfare initiatives to improve animal care.
“I’m honored to join the VIP team during this exciting period of growth and innovation,” said Dr. Hubbard. “I look forward to empowering our veterinarians to deliver exceptional care through personalized approaches, optimizing our medical practices and fostering continuous learning among our staff. Together, we will continue to strengthen VIP hospitals and the communities we serve.”
Based in Nashville, Dr. Hubbard joins VIP’s growing support team in the area, where the company has recently established its new headquarters. The company selected Nashville due to its rapid growth and strong healthcare presence, making it ideal for VIP’s corporate infrastructure and convenient for hospital staff traveling nationwide. Set to open in September this year, the new headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for meetings and collaboration, further supporting VIP’s commitment to exceptional veterinary care.
Veterinary Innovative Partners is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals that provide the highest standard of care to pets and the people who choose to work at VIP. Following its most recent acquisition, VIP’s network has grown from 40 to nearly 70 hospitals across Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Texas, Colorado and California.
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