Kate Elden, DVM, is chief medical officer at Dutch, where she oversees clinical strategy, including scaling the company's affiliated veterinarian network, advocating for veterinary telehealth access with lobbying efforts, and continuing to build on the high quality of Dutch veterinarians through specialized training. Prior to joining Dutch, Elden served as the medical director of veterinary telemedicine at Companion Pet Partners, where she helped to launch their telehealth program across multiple hospitals. In addition to being a veterinary leader, medical director, and advocate for the evolving future of veterinary medicine, Elden is driven by a commitment to veterinarians themselves: supporting their well-being, improving workflows, expanding access to care, and developing the next generation of veterinary leaders.
A recent survey found that 63% of veterinarians believe people should not own pets if they can't afford veterinary care at current market rates. Kate Elden, DVM, argues the findings point to systemic barriers—not a lack of compassion—and calls for shared responsibility to improve access to care.
