Discover the ins and outs of this special recognition program, plus how to nominate exceptional veterinary professionals.
The dvm360® Veterinary Heroes™ recognition program celebrates the achievements of leading veterinary professionals in today's industry that have helped propel the field forward.
"This is a very exciting time to launch our first ever Veterinary Heroes™ awards program," says Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of dvm360®.
"We encourage our dvm360® community of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and client service representatives to nominate a veterinary professional who truly makes a difference in the industry. We look forward to honoring the heroes at our celebration in winter," he adds.
This special recognition is awarded to those who make a significant impact in improving patient outcomes. One honoree will be selected from each category listed below:
This year’s selected heroes will have the opportunity to partake in an interview with dvm360® and be honored at a reception held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
If you are a veterinary professional who goes above and beyond or know someone who fits this standard, we are accepting inductee nominations for the 2021 Veterinary Heroes™.
Nominate a veterinary professional who has demonstrated the following:
Nomination entries will be judged on criteria including:
"We are delighted to celebrate and honor veterinary professionals who have gone above and beyond in caring for animals and their owners, especially during this pandemic," says Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer at dvm360®. "Being nominated by fellow peers will make this award even more special and gratifying."
The submission deadline is August 31, 2021, and inductees will be announced in the late fall of 2021. dvm360® thoughtfully selects the advisory board members who will choose the inductees. The board will be announced in September.
A special thank you to Nationwide®, who is a proud sponsor of the Veterinary Heroes™ program. Nationwide® insures more than one million pets, making them trusted experts in the veterinary field. Their sponsorship has contributed to the success of the program thus far, with more exciting initiatives to come.
For more information about the program and to submit nominations, go here.
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