Jennifer Quammen named AVMA vice president

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced its new vice president, Jennifer Quammen, DVM, MPH, for the 2022-24 term.¹ Quammen is also currently the chief veterinary officer of TeleVet, a pet technology solutions company that aims to increase team productivity, reduce staff burnout, and improve the client experience. She received her veterinary graduate degree from The Ohio State University in 2011.²

Quammen stated in an organizational release, "A few themes drive every facet of what I do: How do we move this profession forward? How do we encourage wellness? How do we deliver better veterinary care? How do we help more patients? That's true in my position at TeleVet, my volunteer work with AVMA, and everything else I do."¹

In addition to her work with TeleVet and AVMA, Quammen continues to practice as a relief veterinarian and is a co-founder of a veterinary coaching organization. Her experience in these roles has empowered her to provide valuable industry insights as TeleVet develops software solutions aimed at simplifying client communication and workflow management in veterinary clinics.

"Dr. Quammen's expertise has been invaluable in helping us develop solutions that reduce complexity, save time on routine tasks, and improve communications for vet clinics and pet parents," said Zeynep Young, CEO of TeleVet.¹

When asked in an interview with AVMA, Quammen stated what she is looking forward to implementing in the Association as vice president. She stated, “Our Association needs to be open to feedback—positive and negative. Listening to dissenting opinions is not only necessary but also crucial to the vitality and health of our Association.”²

She also stated, “I’d like to focus on two areas as AVMA vice president: technology and connected care as well as healthy utilization of veterinary technicians and student skills. Both are inextricably linked. Input from our academicians, administrators, and students is key to finding solutions for these challenges.”²

References

1. TeleVet chief veterinary officer Jennifer Quammen named AVMA vice president. News release. TeleVet. Published July 29, 2022. Accessed August 1, 2022. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/televet-chief-veterinary-officer-jennifer-quammen-named-avma-vice-president-301596294.html
2. Quammen anticipates role as AVMA vice president. American Veterinary Medical Association. Published July 6, 2022. Accessed August 1, 2022. https://www.avma.org/news/quammen-anticipates-role-avma-vice-president