VetForum USA 2024

Ryan will be unveiling some innovations and talking further about innovation. Diving into the lived experience of how great companies keep raising the bar

Kevin joined the Zomedica leadership team in November 2023. He brings over 30 years of human and veterinary sales, sales management and marketing experience, primarily in the diagnostic space.

Prior to Zomedica, Kevin was Vice-President of US Sales at Heska, Inc, where he devoted his energy and resources to growing sales until their acquisition by Mars in 2023. At Heska, he transformed multiple sales regions before moving into the VP of sales position. Kevin worked closely with marketing and lead the sales team through several strategic course changes and product launches.

Prior to Heska, Kevin held sales, sales management and marketing positions in human healthcare at Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott Diagnostics. He held a key position with IDEXX opening Canadian sales and then moved into a worldwide marketing position.

In his free time, Kevin enjoys hiking and other fitness activities with his wife, Julie and spending time with his two daughters.

Ryan Leech is a dynamic force in the captivating world where veterinary medicine and technology converge! With a diverse background that includes exploring cutting-edge innovations at Fortune 100 companies, consulting with and co-founding a veterinary consolidator, and even hosting The Bird Bath podcast, Ryan is always in the know when it comes to exciting developments in the veterinary industry.

Walter L. Brown, Jr. BS. RVTg VTS (ECC) is an Emergency and Critical Care specialty veterinary technologist, social media public figure, influencer, comedian, and founder of SKINNI GO LIVE LLC. Walter combines his background in veterinary medicine with comedy to bring education and relief to veterinary professionals worldwide. He has millions of views and continues to create viral content.

While devoting his time to SKINNI GO LIVE LLC, Walter is a veterinary technologist program liaison for United Veterinary Care. He cultivates relationships with veterinary technology programs and provides students with opportunities and resources to pave the way for future career interests. In addition, Walter has plans to develop supplemental learning courses and seminars for veterinary technology students, pet parents, and kids of all ages. His ultimate dream is to create veterinary assistant programs for inner-city schools and charter schools in low-income areas.

Walter received his veterinary technology degree from Fort Valley State University and was academically trained in emergency and critical care at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to social media influencing and education, he is an avid arachnid hobbyist. He enjoys the life stages and development of tarantulas and has a collection of over ten species.

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Efficiency: Diving into Operational Excellence!

Emmitt Nantz has been leading veterinary operations as a career for nearly 20 years. At this year’s VetForum USA, Emmitt is representing Inventory Ally, a cloud-based solution for optimizing inventory replenishment by leveraging order history data instead of PIMS data.  Hospitals are realizing a reduction in Cost of Goods Sold and inventory carry costs by optimizing inventory replenishment to meet the specific needs of the hospital for every item.  Hospital teams are reporting up to 8 hours per week saved managing their inventory and EBITDA is growing by 2-6 points in most locations.  

Christie Long's career focus has been harnessing technology and new ideas to improve relationships between pets and their parents. As a small animal veterinarian who earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2007, Christie has done everything from working in a busy dog and cat practice, to doing volunteer work in Mexico, to hosting and participating in trap/neuter/release clinics. Writing over 2000 articles that help pet parents understand diseases of companion animals, serving on the Board of Directors for Colorado’s largest feline rescue organization, and on the Board of Admissions at CSU’s veterinary school, in 2015 Christie joined a group of entrepreneurs and helped to pioneer veterinary telemedicine by launching one of the first companies in that space, PetCoach. Armed with the knowledge that while pet owners appreciate the convenience of electronic access to veterinarians, they often still need to bring their pets into a veterinary facility, she joined Modern Animal as part of the founding team in 2019 and serves as Chief Medical Officer for the company, which builds and operates small animal practices in California and Texas. She also currently serve on the board of directors of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.

Brenda Medina - As a distinguished leader in the veterinary industry, Brenda is recognized for her strategic vision and innovative approach to practice management. With over 25 years of experience, Brenda has dedicated her career to elevating veterinary practices through a unique blend of operational expertise and creative problem-solving. s a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a member of several industry organizations, including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Brenda remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She is a sought-after speaker, Facilitator, and consultant, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences, veterinary study groups, and workshops nationwide. 

Raj Chakrabarty is a seasoned executive specializing in operations, program management, and digital transformation. Before joining Ellie Diagnostics, Raj held significant roles at Siemens Healthcare and MetLife. When he joined CVS Health in 2014, he spearheaded agile and digital product adoption within the company, delivering cost-saving solutions for their Pharmacy Benefits Management portfolio. With a proven track record in product definition, roadmaps, and go-to-market planning, he now leverages his broad expertise to drive exceptional customer care programs and processes at Ellie.

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Efficiency: Diving into Operational Excellence!

Emmitt Nantz has been leading veterinary operations as a career for nearly 20 years. At this year’s VetForum USA, Emmitt is representing Inventory Ally, a cloud-based solution for optimizing inventory replenishment by leveraging order history data instead of PIMS data.  Hospitals are realizing a reduction in Cost of Goods Sold and inventory carry costs by optimizing inventory replenishment to meet the specific needs of the hospital for every item.  Hospital teams are reporting up to 8 hours per week saved managing their inventory and EBITDA is growing by 2-6 points in most locations.  

Christie Long's career focus has been harnessing technology and new ideas to improve relationships between pets and their parents. As a small animal veterinarian who earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2007, Christie has done everything from working in a busy dog and cat practice, to doing volunteer work in Mexico, to hosting and participating in trap/neuter/release clinics. Writing over 2000 articles that help pet parents understand diseases of companion animals, serving on the Board of Directors for Colorado’s largest feline rescue organization, and on the Board of Admissions at CSU’s veterinary school, in 2015 Christie joined a group of entrepreneurs and helped to pioneer veterinary telemedicine by launching one of the first companies in that space, PetCoach. Armed with the knowledge that while pet owners appreciate the convenience of electronic access to veterinarians, they often still need to bring their pets into a veterinary facility, she joined Modern Animal as part of the founding team in 2019 and serves as Chief Medical Officer for the company, which builds and operates small animal practices in California and Texas. She also currently serve on the board of directors of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.

Brenda Medina - As a distinguished leader in the veterinary industry, Brenda is recognized for her strategic vision and innovative approach to practice management. With over 25 years of experience, Brenda has dedicated her career to elevating veterinary practices through a unique blend of operational expertise and creative problem-solving. s a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a member of several industry organizations, including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Brenda remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She is a sought-after speaker, Facilitator, and consultant, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences, veterinary study groups, and workshops nationwide. 

Raj Chakrabarty is a seasoned executive specializing in operations, program management, and digital transformation. Before joining Ellie Diagnostics, Raj held significant roles at Siemens Healthcare and MetLife. When he joined CVS Health in 2014, he spearheaded agile and digital product adoption within the company, delivering cost-saving solutions for their Pharmacy Benefits Management portfolio. With a proven track record in product definition, roadmaps, and go-to-market planning, he now leverages his broad expertise to drive exceptional customer care programs and processes at Ellie.

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Efficiency: Diving into Operational Excellence!

Emmitt Nantz has been leading veterinary operations as a career for nearly 20 years. At this year’s VetForum USA, Emmitt is representing Inventory Ally, a cloud-based solution for optimizing inventory replenishment by leveraging order history data instead of PIMS data.  Hospitals are realizing a reduction in Cost of Goods Sold and inventory carry costs by optimizing inventory replenishment to meet the specific needs of the hospital for every item.  Hospital teams are reporting up to 8 hours per week saved managing their inventory and EBITDA is growing by 2-6 points in most locations.  

Christie Long's career focus has been harnessing technology and new ideas to improve relationships between pets and their parents. As a small animal veterinarian who earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2007, Christie has done everything from working in a busy dog and cat practice, to doing volunteer work in Mexico, to hosting and participating in trap/neuter/release clinics. Writing over 2000 articles that help pet parents understand diseases of companion animals, serving on the Board of Directors for Colorado’s largest feline rescue organization, and on the Board of Admissions at CSU’s veterinary school, in 2015 Christie joined a group of entrepreneurs and helped to pioneer veterinary telemedicine by launching one of the first companies in that space, PetCoach. Armed with the knowledge that while pet owners appreciate the convenience of electronic access to veterinarians, they often still need to bring their pets into a veterinary facility, she joined Modern Animal as part of the founding team in 2019 and serves as Chief Medical Officer for the company, which builds and operates small animal practices in California and Texas. She also currently serve on the board of directors of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.

Brenda Medina - As a distinguished leader in the veterinary industry, Brenda is recognized for her strategic vision and innovative approach to practice management. With over 25 years of experience, Brenda has dedicated her career to elevating veterinary practices through a unique blend of operational expertise and creative problem-solving. s a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a member of several industry organizations, including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Brenda remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She is a sought-after speaker, Facilitator, and consultant, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences, veterinary study groups, and workshops nationwide. 

Raj Chakrabarty is a seasoned executive specializing in operations, program management, and digital transformation. Before joining Ellie Diagnostics, Raj held significant roles at Siemens Healthcare and MetLife. When he joined CVS Health in 2014, he spearheaded agile and digital product adoption within the company, delivering cost-saving solutions for their Pharmacy Benefits Management portfolio. With a proven track record in product definition, roadmaps, and go-to-market planning, he now leverages his broad expertise to drive exceptional customer care programs and processes at Ellie.

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Efficiency: Diving into Operational Excellence!

Emmitt Nantz has been leading veterinary operations as a career for nearly 20 years. At this year’s VetForum USA, Emmitt is representing Inventory Ally, a cloud-based solution for optimizing inventory replenishment by leveraging order history data instead of PIMS data.  Hospitals are realizing a reduction in Cost of Goods Sold and inventory carry costs by optimizing inventory replenishment to meet the specific needs of the hospital for every item.  Hospital teams are reporting up to 8 hours per week saved managing their inventory and EBITDA is growing by 2-6 points in most locations.  

Christie Long's career focus has been harnessing technology and new ideas to improve relationships between pets and their parents. As a small animal veterinarian who earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2007, Christie has done everything from working in a busy dog and cat practice, to doing volunteer work in Mexico, to hosting and participating in trap/neuter/release clinics. Writing over 2000 articles that help pet parents understand diseases of companion animals, serving on the Board of Directors for Colorado’s largest feline rescue organization, and on the Board of Admissions at CSU’s veterinary school, in 2015 Christie joined a group of entrepreneurs and helped to pioneer veterinary telemedicine by launching one of the first companies in that space, PetCoach. Armed with the knowledge that while pet owners appreciate the convenience of electronic access to veterinarians, they often still need to bring their pets into a veterinary facility, she joined Modern Animal as part of the founding team in 2019 and serves as Chief Medical Officer for the company, which builds and operates small animal practices in California and Texas. She also currently serve on the board of directors of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.

Brenda Medina - As a distinguished leader in the veterinary industry, Brenda is recognized for her strategic vision and innovative approach to practice management. With over 25 years of experience, Brenda has dedicated her career to elevating veterinary practices through a unique blend of operational expertise and creative problem-solving. s a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a member of several industry organizations, including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Brenda remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She is a sought-after speaker, Facilitator, and consultant, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences, veterinary study groups, and workshops nationwide. 

Raj Chakrabarty is a seasoned executive specializing in operations, program management, and digital transformation. Before joining Ellie Diagnostics, Raj held significant roles at Siemens Healthcare and MetLife. When he joined CVS Health in 2014, he spearheaded agile and digital product adoption within the company, delivering cost-saving solutions for their Pharmacy Benefits Management portfolio. With a proven track record in product definition, roadmaps, and go-to-market planning, he now leverages his broad expertise to drive exceptional customer care programs and processes at Ellie.

Panel Discussion: Unleashing Efficiency: Diving into Operational Excellence!

Emmitt Nantz has been leading veterinary operations as a career for nearly 20 years. At this year’s VetForum USA, Emmitt is representing Inventory Ally, a cloud-based solution for optimizing inventory replenishment by leveraging order history data instead of PIMS data.  Hospitals are realizing a reduction in Cost of Goods Sold and inventory carry costs by optimizing inventory replenishment to meet the specific needs of the hospital for every item.  Hospital teams are reporting up to 8 hours per week saved managing their inventory and EBITDA is growing by 2-6 points in most locations.  

Christie Long's career focus has been harnessing technology and new ideas to improve relationships between pets and their parents. As a small animal veterinarian who earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2007, Christie has done everything from working in a busy dog and cat practice, to doing volunteer work in Mexico, to hosting and participating in trap/neuter/release clinics. Writing over 2000 articles that help pet parents understand diseases of companion animals, serving on the Board of Directors for Colorado’s largest feline rescue organization, and on the Board of Admissions at CSU’s veterinary school, in 2015 Christie joined a group of entrepreneurs and helped to pioneer veterinary telemedicine by launching one of the first companies in that space, PetCoach. Armed with the knowledge that while pet owners appreciate the convenience of electronic access to veterinarians, they often still need to bring their pets into a veterinary facility, she joined Modern Animal as part of the founding team in 2019 and serves as Chief Medical Officer for the company, which builds and operates small animal practices in California and Texas. She also currently serve on the board of directors of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.

Brenda Medina - As a distinguished leader in the veterinary industry, Brenda is recognized for her strategic vision and innovative approach to practice management. With over 25 years of experience, Brenda has dedicated her career to elevating veterinary practices through a unique blend of operational expertise and creative problem-solving. s a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a member of several industry organizations, including the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Brenda remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She is a sought-after speaker, Facilitator, and consultant, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences, veterinary study groups, and workshops nationwide. 

Raj Chakrabarty is a seasoned executive specializing in operations, program management, and digital transformation. Before joining Ellie Diagnostics, Raj held significant roles at Siemens Healthcare and MetLife. When he joined CVS Health in 2014, he spearheaded agile and digital product adoption within the company, delivering cost-saving solutions for their Pharmacy Benefits Management portfolio. With a proven track record in product definition, roadmaps, and go-to-market planning, he now leverages his broad expertise to drive exceptional customer care programs and processes at Ellie.

Scribenote started in 2019 as a way for Ryan (CEO & Founder) to help his veterinarian sister Katie get home on time from the clinic. She was spending hours a day catching up on her medical records, but thanks to their AI scribe platform, Ryan's helped her and over 1000 other veterinary professionals get home on time.

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Veterinarian Electronic Assistant is a patented AI SOAP note generator powered by Generative AI. VEA helps Veterinarians complete their SOAP, Treatment Plan Estimates, and Take-home instructions automatically. Fully integrated with multiple PIMs, Antech, and more, while you're seeing your next patient, VEA can receive the diagnostic results in real time and finish your SOAP and take home instructions.

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