
Paws and profits: Founding dean of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine appointed to New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, & more
New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.
The National Veterinary Associates has a new CEO. Meanwhile, veterinarian staffing company IndeVets has announced a new senior vice president of clinical leadership with more than 13 years of experience. And last week, Governor Phil Murphy appointed the founding dean of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University in New Jersey to the NJ State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Continue reading to learn more about each of these individuals.
Matthew Edson, DVM, MBA, CVPM, MRCVS, member of New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Edson has been appointed by Governer Phil Murphy to the New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) recently announced. Edson, who owns a mixed animal practice in South Jersey, is the founding dean of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University in NJ. From 2019 to 2021, he served as NJVMA president. During this time, he played a central role in helping veterinary personnel be categorized as “essential personnel,” which allowed practices to remain open under safe conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Edson was also appointed by Murphy to the New Jersey One Health Task Force and has been involved in leadership roles with the American Veterinary Medical Association.
As an advocate for the advancement of veterinary medicine, education, and public health, Edson was named a Top Veterinarian by South Jersey Magazine in 2017 and was voted Best Veterinarian in Burlington County by Burlington County Times readers from 2018–2022. From 2022 through 2025, Edson also appeared on the NJBIZ Health Care Power 50 list, which features top influencers in health care in NJ.
“NJVMA congratulates Dr Edson on this prestigious appointment and looks forward to his continued contributions to the veterinary profession and the greater medical community,” the NJVMA wrote in the news release announcing Edson’s appointment.1
Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, senior vice president of clinical leadership, IndeVets
Earlier this month, the veterinarian staffing company IndeVets promoted Moore to senior vice president of clinical leadership. Moore, who has more than 13 years of experience in the veterinary industry, will lead the company’s clinical leadership team and spearhead hiring and veterinarian-support initiatives across the US in her new role.
Moore first joined IndeVets in 2023. During this time, she contributed to the development of programs that foster collaboration, growth, and mentorship among veterinarians.
“Christina’s leadership has fostered a culture where excellence in care and professional fulfillment go hand in hand,” Michael Raphael, CEO and co-founder of IndeVets, said in a company news release.2 “She is exceptionally well-positioned to lead the next chapter of clinical excellence at IndeVets.”
John G. Bruno, CEO, National Veterinary Associates
Bruno was appointed CEO by National Veterinary Associates’ board of directors on September 8. In his most recent position, Bruno was president and chief operating officer for Xerox, the printing and digital document solutions company that invented the modern photocopier. Bruno will continue as a member of the Xerox board of directors and take on the role of chair for its new Integration Committee.
Since 2014, Bruno has been a board member at the multinational financial technology company Global Payments. Prior to Xerox, he served as CEO of data analytics services and chief operating officer of Aon plc.
"It's an incredible honor to be selected by the Board to lead NVA at this exciting moment in its journey," Bruno said in an organizational release.3 "I'm energized to work alongside this talented team to deliver modern, tech-enabled pet healthcare that's compassionate, scalable, and clinically excellent. Together we'll help pets and the people who love them enjoy more quality years together.
References
- Former NJVMA president Dr Matthew Edson appointed to New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. News release. New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. September 22, 2025. Accessed September 26, 2025. https://njvma.org/former-njvma-president-dr-matthew-edson-appointed-to-new-jersey-state-board-of-veterinary-medical-examiners/
- IndeVets names Dr Christina Moore senior vice president of clinical leadership. News release. IndeVets. September 11, 2025.
- National Veterinary Associates names John G. Bruno chief executive officer. News release. National Veterinary Associates. September 8, 2025. Accessed September 26, 2025. https://www.nva.com/newsroom/national-veterinary-associates-names-john-g-bruno-chief-executive-officer
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