Summit VetPharm Appoints Two New Veterinarians to their Veterinary Services Staff
May 21, 2009
FT. LEE, NJ April 29, 2009 Summit VetPharm has announced the addition of Elizabeth M. Hodgkins, DVM, Esq. and Sherry L. Wilson, DVM to their Veterinary Services staff as of April 1, 2009. Drs. Hodgkins and Wilson will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales and marketing efforts using their veterinary expertise. Dr. Hodgkins is located in southern California and has responsibility for the west coast and Arizona sales territories, while Dr. Wilson is located in North Carolina and has responsibility for the southeastern United States.
Dr. Hodgkins is the owner of “All About Cats Health Center” in Yorba Linda, California and served as its Senior Clinician prior to joining Summit VetPharm. Previously, she served as the technical and professional services manager for Hill’s and held the position of the Executive Vice President, Claims and Compliance for Veterinary Pet Insurance. Additionally, Dr. Hodgkins has taught veterinary bacteriology, virology and parasitology to first year veterinary students and has both clinical and industrial experience. She is a graduate of the University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, in Davis, California.
“As a member of the Summit VetPharm Veterinary Services team, I would like to increase awareness among veterinarians about all Vectra® products and how highly effective these vet only flea and tick products are in today’s environment”, said Dr. Hodgkins. She continues “These products and the Bloodhound® technology that protects every product package that is sold, demonstrates that Summit VetPharm is committed to the health and welfare of both companion animals and companion veterinary practices. I believe in a company that represents those values.”
Dr. Wilson is the founder and owner of Pine Hollow Animal Hospital which she established in 1994. She conceived and implemented the Warren County Rabies Clinic which she continues to participate in along with being a former member of the Warren County Board of Health. Dr. Wilson is a graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
“In my new position at Summit VetPharm, I look forward to helping other veterinarians gain a better understanding of the technical aspects of the product and the benefits of having it available at their practice,” explains Dr. Wilson. She adds, “It is important that veterinarians understand the necessity of a flea and tick product such as Vectra in terms of preventing vector-borne diseases.”
Summit VetPharm
Founded by veterinarians and experienced industry professionals, Summit VetPharm is an animal health company committed to protecting the health and welfare of both companion animals and companion animal veterinary practices. Headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Summit VetPharm’s product line includes Vectra 3D® , Vectra for Dogs and Puppies™, Vectra® for Cats & Kittens and Vectra for Cats®. Vectra products are available exclusively to veterinarians through Summit VetPharm and Abbott Animal Health sales representatives, as well as the following distributors: Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., Merritt Veterinary Supplies, Inc., Henry Schein Animal Health, PCI Animal Health, Sanum Puerto Rico, Victor Medical Company and Webster Veterinary. For more information, visit Summit VetPharm at www.summitvetpharm.com.
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