Brightheart becomes corporate charter partner with ACVIM

Armonk, N.Y. - 10/5/2007 - BrightHeart Veterinary Centers, a national network of specialty practices, just became a Corporate Charter Partner with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation.The deal, announced today, will help ACVIM's Foundation fund clinical investigations and education programs.Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.Philip J. Bergman, DVM, MS. PhD, chief medical officer of BrightHeart Veterinary Centers, says, "Both BrightHeart and ACVIM Foundation are dedicated to advancing the state of the art in veterinary medicine, allowing pets to lead longer and healthier lives. I believe this partnership will allow both organizations to reach their goals more quickly. We look forward to a continually growing collaborative relationship."