Veterinary leaders launch Board of Chief Veterinary Medical Officers
Top veterinary medical leaders announced in mid-June 2023 the launch of a new nonprofit organization, the Board of Chief Veterinary Medical Officers (BCVMO).
According to the news release, BCVMO is a collective of over 60 veterinary medical leaders and experts including animal health manufacturers, corporate, independent and nonprofit hospitals, universities, shelters and distributors. The purpose of the new organization is expand care to more animals, improve the lives of veterinary teams, and serve as one cohesive voice to advocate for positive solutions.
Dr. Jimmy Barr, BCVMO chair, described the organization as ground-breaking “group of medical leaders that are committed to collaboration and moving the industry forward.”
BCVMO is comprised of the top veterinary medical voices across almost every segment of the animal health industry. The organization is uniquely positioned, due to the expertise and leadership roles held by the membership, to serve as a bridge between veterinary medicine and veterinary business.
Most of its members serve as a leading medical voice and key decision-maker in their respective organizations. The dedicated executive board and membership combined represent more than 600 years of experience in the veterinary profession and span every veterinary medical specialty. BCVMO member organizations represent tens of thousands of veterinary medical professionals and serve more than 40 million pets annually.
“Our collaborative group is well positioned to address the contemporary challenges of thousands of veterinary care givers and millions of pets," said Dr. Scott Schatzberg, BCVMO vice chair, in the news release. "We are focused on access to veterinary care, the national shortage of veterinary care givers, and how our daily challenges impact our ability to deliver high quality care, all while fostering the wellbeing of our veterinary teams."
To learn more about BCVMO, inquire about membership or sponsorship, and subscribe for updates visit www.bcvmo.org and follow the organization on LinkedIn.
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