Three Florida clinics join Compassion-FirstNovember 11, 2019A trio of Florida hospitals, two of which specialize in the treatment of neurological disorders, have joined the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals family.
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Northern Virginia pet hospital joins Compassion-FirstJune 3, 2019Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia (VRC-NOVA) in Manassas has announced it will join the Compassion-First Pet Hospitals family. The hospital employs 77 veterinary professionals and offers surgical services, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and 24/7 emergency care. Just recently, it remodeled and expanded its ophthalmology department and emergency services. "We have entered an age where consumers' demand for medical advancements is growing daily. To meet this demand, we needed a partner like Compassion-First Pet Hospitals to help us take the critical next step forward to advance veterinary care in our community," says Ethan Morris, DVM, medical director and head of VRC-NOVA's surgery department. Dr. Morris will continue to act as medical director of Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia. "Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia brings incredible talent and expertise to our family of hospitals," says Compassion-First chief executive officer, John Payne. "We are absolutely thrilled to have this entire team help us further our vision to deliver the highest quality of veterinary medicine, in the way that honors the best interests of the clients and patients."
Bridge Club names Industry ICONMay 30, 2019The Bridge Club has announced the president and chief executive officer of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals as its Industry ICON honoree. John Payne, who also serves as the chair of Compassion-First and of American Humane, will receive a lifetime membership, as well as guest-host the ICON series live event in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 5. This series allows Bridge Club members and veterinary professionals to meet and learn from experts in the field who have had a positive impact on the veterinary industry. Payne's talk will reflect on his personal and professional leadership, and his commitment to connecting, engaging, learning, and growing. "Payne has contributed so much to this profession, starting from his early days as a sales representative to his days leading Banfield to where he stands today, a leader and entrepreneur fighting to elevate pet care and the profession as a whole," says Bridge Club cofounder, Catherine Haskins. "It is rare to have John tell his story and we are excited to offer a front row seat for this fireside chat." The Bridge Club's ICON series is sponsored by American Humane and the Animal Policy Group. The event takes place during American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA's) annual conference on …
Service animals to receive free emergency care during government shutdownJanuary 23, 2019Service animals impacted by the ongoing government shutdown can now receive free emergency veterinary care.
New initiative honors veterinary customer service representativesJanuary 2, 2019Veterinary client service representatives (CSRs) across the U.S. are being recognized for their role in the animal health industry.
Compassion-First launches program for noncredentialed vet techs, assistantsAugust 15, 2018Compassion-First Pet Hospitals has launched an educational development program for its noncredentialed veterinary technicians and assistants—the Compassion-First Technician and Assistant Development Program. The program involves a partnership with two American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary technician programs, Penn Foster College and Cedar Valley College, to provide educational options and tuition assistance for career growth. The new partnership provides noncredentialed veterinary technicians the opportunity to earn their AS degree in veterinary technology and become eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam to become credentialed in their state. The program also includes a veterinary assistant certificate program approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, in which employees become eligible to take the national exam and earn credentials as an approved veterinary assistant. "We are extremely pleased to offer a ground-breaking employer supported development program for our veterinary nursing teams that allows them to make a choice for their educational program and career path," said Janet McConnell, CVT, director of veterinary nursing development for Compassion-First Pet Hospitals. "Both Penn Foster and Cedar Valley College are outstanding programs that have completely different formats, allowing students to choose what fits them best from a financial, lifestyle, and program …
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals acquires Texas, South Carolina specialty clinicsApril 5, 2018Compassion-First Pet Hospitals announced the addition of Texas-based Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) and Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) of Charleston, S.C. to its growing family of hospitals. DVSC, founded by Dr. Robert Barstad in 1986, is a premier surgical center for veterinary surgical care, providing neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and soft tissue surgery throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 30 years. DVSC has locations in Dallas, East Dallas, Plano, Grapevine, and Fort Worth. Founded in 2011 by Drs. Alan Green and David Sachs, Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is the only Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Level 1 certified hospital in South Carolina and the Southeast. CVRC is also one of the few hospitals in the country offering electrochemotherapy for oncology patients. Founded in 2014, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals has 37 facilities across the country. In the past seven months, the organization has doubled its reach. "We are stewarding a new way of practicing veterinary medicine," said John Payne, president and CEO of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals. "We see a future where medical collaboration occurs seamlessly on a daily basis, with experts across the United States. We know that the key to excellent …
Compassion-First family expands to 13May 20, 2016Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, a network formerly known as Veterinary Specialists of North America, has grown to 13 clinics with the opening of Cherry Hill Animal Hospital.
