Pets at Home Group hires new veterinary officer
Gudrun Ravetz has been appointed to the role of veterinary officer of Pets at Home Group.
Pets at Home have announced the appointment of Gudrun Ravetz to the role of veterinary officer of Pets at Home Group.
Ravetz, formerly president of both the BVA and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons, has over twenty-years experience in the sector after graduating as a veterinary surgeon in 2002.
The new role has been created to help deliver the Pets at Home pet care strategy with a focus on pet welfare and clinical expertise.
Louise Stonier, chief operating officer of Vets4Pets, said: “I’m delighted to announce Gudrun’s new role today. She has an impressive track record of supporting and advocating for the UK’s vet community and brings her strong network and proven expertise to the role.”
As part of her new job, Ravetz will also become chair of the company’s pet welfare committee. She will be responsible for overseeing products and services, risk management, and pet welfare messaging.
Responding to the announcement, Ravetz said: “I’m excited to have the opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of clinical expertise and pet welfare within the business, and to also join the Pet Welfare Committee, which will help to showcase our progress and identify how we can best share our knowledge on some of the most important issues affecting pets and vets.”
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