Mars Veterinary Health hosts Pet Healthcare Summit in Nashville, Sept 2024
- Mars Veterinary Health hosted the 23rd annual Pet Healthcare Industry Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26, 2024, gathering over 120 leaders from the veterinary profession.
- The summit focused on creating sustainable practices in veterinary medicine, including a grant to Shelters United for training veterinarians to improve access to care for shelter pets.
- The event highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges within the veterinary field and emphasized the commitment to a better future for pets and their caregivers.
On September 26, 2024, Mars Veterinary Health hosted the 23rd annual Pet Healthcare Industry Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together more than 120 leaders from the veterinary profession. The summit served as a platform for collaboration, focusing on solutions to create a sustainable future for veterinary medicine. A significant announcement included a grant to Shelters United, aimed at providing a free online course for veterinarians to improve their relationships with animal rescues and enhance care for shelter pets. Discussions at the summit also addressed the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on veterinary practices. Mars Veterinary Health announced its founding sponsorship of the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance, the first U.S.-focused nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainability in veterinary medicine. This initiative aims to provide resources, training, and networking opportunities for veterinary professionals to adopt sustainable practices in their operations. The summit highlighted the need for diversity and inclusion within the veterinary workforce, emphasizing the importance of educational opportunities for underrepresented groups. Collaborative efforts from previous summits have led to initiatives like the Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition, which focuses on supporting BIPOC individuals in veterinary education. Overall, the summit underscored the commitment of Mars Veterinary Health and its partners to advance the veterinary profession, ensuring it adapts to evolving challenges while prioritizing the health and well-being of pets and the planet.