Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner in Veterinary Care
Established in 1997, Vet COR has built a community-centric veterinary services company supporting over 850 practices across the US and Canada. Our practices thrive with access to a collaborative network while staying true to their local identity and community values. We prioritize providing excellent care and service to patients and clients through a team dedicated to pet care and work-life balance. Our organization focuses on active learning, well-being, and long-term stability, offering wellness initiatives, continuing education, and career growth opportunities. With a solid history and a bright future, we are committed to making life better for our employees, their patients, and their clients.Our values of integrity, compassion, community, continuous learning, and pride in our work guide every aspect of our operations. We support one another to do what's right for our people, pets, practices, and business. Our team interacts with empathy and kindness, creating comfortable environments for all. We foster trusted relationships across our network and communities, driving personal and company growth through continuous learning. We take pride in the care and service we provide, celebrating the impact of our work daily.
Services
Veterinary Care
Practice Support
Career Development
Wellness Programs
Community Outreach
Mentorship Circles
Continuing Education
Network Collaboration
Employee Benefits
Practice Autonomy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 28 years of experience supporting veterinary practices since 1997
- We support over 905 community-focused veterinary practices across North America
- Our team prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth opportunities
- We maintain local practice autonomy while providing network-wide collaboration
- We offer mentorship programs and wellness initiatives for veterinary professionals
Services
Veterinary Care
Community-focused veterinary practices delivering comprehensive medical care while maintaining local autonomy. Our network supports diverse pet healthcare needs through compassionate, personalized services. Practitioners benefit from collaborative resources while preserving their unique practice identity.
Practice Support
Network-wide collaboration providing administrative, financial, and technical support to veterinary practices. This includes mentorship programs, continuing education, and shared best practices while maintaining individual practice autonomy. Our support model enhances operational efficiency and professional growth opportunities.
Career Development
Comprehensive programs for veterinary professionals including mentorship circles, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities. Our initiatives support skill development, leadership training, and networking across 905 practice locations. We prioritize long-term career growth and professional satisfaction.
Wellness Programs
Initiatives promoting work-life balance and mental well-being for veterinary teams. Programs include stress management resources, peer support networks, and flexible scheduling options. Our wellness focus aims to reduce burnout and enhance job satisfaction across the veterinary profession.
Community Outreach
Community-building initiatives like the Unleashed Rabies Initiative that address local pet care needs. Our practices engage in outreach programs that strengthen community ties while providing essential veterinary services. This approach fosters trust and long-term relationships within local pet-owning communities.
People
Chris Strong
Chief Executive Officer
Leads Vet COR's strategic vision with extensive experience in veterinary practice management and network development across North America.
Dr. Michelle Shoemaker
Chief Veterinary Officer
Provides clinical leadership with deep expertise in veterinary medicine and professional development for over 15,000 team members.
Dallas LaRose
Chief Operating Officer
Manages daily operations with a focus on practice autonomy and network collaboration across 905 veterinary locations.
Rodger Baca
Chief Development Officer
Drives network expansion while maintaining community-focused values across Vet COR's growing practice network.
Heather Bern
Chief Marketing Officer
Develops marketing strategies that highlight individual practice identities within the broader Vet COR network framework.
Questions
What veterinary services does Vetcor support?
We support community-focused veterinary practices across North America in delivering comprehensive pet care services while maintaining local autonomy.
How can veterinary practices partner with Vetcor?
We help practices maintain their local identity while providing access to collaborative resources, mentorship programs, and operational support.
What employee benefits do Vetcor practices receive?
Our network offers wellness initiatives, continuing education opportunities, career growth programs, and mentorship circles for veterinary professionals.
How does Vetcor support practice growth?
We provide a collaborative network model that combines local practice autonomy with access to shared resources and professional development opportunities.
What areas does Vetcor serve?
Our network spans communities across the United States and Canada with over 905 veterinary practice locations.
What career opportunities exist at Vetcor?
We offer diverse roles across clinical, operational, and support functions with development programs for veterinary professionals at all career stages.
