WALTHAM, Mass. - Oct. 22, 2019 - Vet's Best Friend, a veterinary services organization driven by innovation and technology and focused on taking care of the people that take care of our pets, today announced the appointment of Charles Dunn, V.M.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Dunn will assume responsibility for leading Vet's Best Friend's veterinarians, quality of care, regulatory and medical affairs activities, effective immediately. He will work in tandem with and report directly to Jeff Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, and join the company's executive leadership team.
"Adding a Chief Medical Officer like Chuck Dunn, is a strong testament to our focus on providing a world class experience to all of our constituents," said Jeff Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Vet's best Friend. "Finding the right person to focus on taking care of the people that take care of our pets, was paramount to achieving our Mission. All of us at Vet's best Friend are so excited for Chuck to hit the ground running and lead us into the future."
Chuck Dunn first developed the desire to become a small animal practitioner in high school after meeting a veterinarian who practiced on his newspaper route. Chuck fulfilled his dream and more than 20 years later has worked with thousands of veterinarians in private practice, corporate practice, as well as in medical leadership and management. After earning a VMD degree in 1996 from the University of Pennsylvania, he practiced exotic and small animal medicine in the Philadelphia area. His practice philosophy is to offer every client the same high level of care he would expect for his own pets. Chuck is married with three adult daughters, as well as his dog, Ziggy, and his cat, Rory.
When asked about joining Vet's Best Friend, Dunn stated, "I'm genuinely excited about what we are doing at VBF to support our teams. Our model provides a supportive workplace for all team members, translating to better hospital environments and the best experience for our patients. I believe that the way we care for our people is going to be the thing that sets us apart and allows us to flourish."
About Vet's Best Friend
Vet's Best Friend is a privately-held veterinary services company, focused on creating the premier boutique experience for the pet industry. Driven by innovation and technology. Forever challenging the status quo. Vet's Best Friend's time tested and proven process, leadership and experience allow the focus to be on providing an unprecedented experience to people, pets and the people that care for our pets.
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