Deer Creek Animal Hospital

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lia Gross is joining the Deer Creek Animal Hospital team in Phoenix, AZ, though she is originally from New Mexico! Dr, Gross graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in a primary care veterinary setting for over 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jordan and their three dogs - Kylee, Dante, and Chaos.

Due to the events of the F3 tornado that hit the Valley View & Sanger, TX area, the Animal Hospital on Milam Road's wonderful staff has gone out into the community & rescued many fur babies and brought them back into the clinic for shelter and care.

There are many pups that they have under their care as well as that have needed treatment. One of their lovely guests is named Willow & was found on the side of the road by a wonderful human & she has a broken leg & pelvis that needs an important extensive surgery! Funds will go towards Willow's surgery, vaccinations, medications, & other treated injuries! They also have some pups that have found their owners but will be staying at the clinic at no cost due to their homes being destroyed or them being hospitalized themselves that funds will go towards.

We would love your help in raising money! These sweet babies have been through so much trauma already & we appreciate absolutely everything that this community has already done to help them! If you feel led to donate to the cause, please use this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-tornadoaffected-dogs-in-sanger

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, several of our frontline workers across various regions and teams produced our first ever field-led training on Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace! This amazing team collaborated so well to produce a very informative, educational, and engaging workshop to continue our mission of building cultures of wellness, inclusion, and trust in our centers. Ayesha Sosa, Marissa Burcham, Kelli Call, and Zachary Paul and their fabulous advisor Christie Germans are shining examples of and our values! Thank you for reminding all of us that

Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Destination Pet’s field leaders participated in QPR Gatekeeper training and certification with none other than the incredible Dr. Mia Cary. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is a data-driven and conversation-based way of supporting folks who are experiencing su***de ideation.

In our commitment to being the provider of choice for pets and those who care for them (feel free to tweak), we believe that workplace wellbeing starts with ensuring our leaders have the training and resources to create cultures and practices of wellbeing in their pet and vet care centers.

For the month of May we would love to spotlight Marissa Dube, the Manager at Pet Resort & Spa Inc. ! Please see a few words from Marissa below - we're so grateful to have such a passionate and pet-obsessed pack member!!

"Destination Pet has changed my life for the better, I am thriving working here- and so are my dogs! With my work history in animal care, fostering/rescuing dogs and my passion for animals makes coming to work like going to my second home. I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to grow with this wonderful company, I am excited to see where I’ll go in the future. There’s a difference between a manager and an owner, and I’m that difference. I love Norwichtown Pet Resort and Spa and I am so proud of how far it’s come."

We are excited to announce the appointment of Leviathan Winn as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Leviathan brings more than 20 years of finance, mergers & acquisitions, strategy, digital and retail services experience.

Prior to Destination Pet, Leviathan served as the Chief Financial Officer at Zulily, a leading e-commerce company within Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA). In that position, he was responsible for the finance function and the transformation efforts for Zulily and led it to a successful sale. Prior to that, Leviathan was the CFO at Qdoba Mexican Eats, Taco Bell and served as an Audit Committee Board Member for Smart & Final, where he helped lead a successful sale to Grupo Comercial Chedraui (BMV: CHDRAUI).

Leviathan joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the pet industry with our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Leviathan to our pack!

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our first-ever veterinary wellness clinic within the NY Dog Spa & Hotel at 32 W. 25th St., NY. This innovative concept, a collaboration with Vetted Pet Health will now allow us to provide pet parents with veterinary services in selected Destination Pet premium pet resort locations already offering daycare, boarding, grooming, or training services. This partnership mirrors the convenience of human Minute Clinics, like those found in CVS, but tailored to meet the unique pet parenting needs: wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, consultations on allergies, anxiety, and nutrition, as well as advanced testing.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Shafran as our new Chief Digital Marketing Officer. Aaron served previously as Global Vice President of Product and Strategy for Customer Service, Remote Sales, and New Ventures at IKEA and Global Vice President, leading the reimagination of the Bonvoy Mobile App into a travel companion at Marriott.

Aaron joins Destination Pet as we seek to lead the digital transformation of the pet industry with our data driven personalized and integrated approach to marketing, our mobile application Yourgi and our pet-centric approach to integrated care. We welcome Aaron to our pack!

Happy Thanksgiving from our pack to yours! We hope you and all your furry friends have a paw-some holiday!

Destination Pet honors and celebrates Our Pack of caring, compassionate and pet-obsessed practice managers during this week of Practice Managers Appreciation Week. We can't thank you enough for all that you do!

Lots of industry changes-- come work for a trustworthy partner who values your commitment to pet care.

Our VP of Mergers and Acquisitions, John Maresh loved the opportunity to present to a full room yesterday at the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA. His presentation "Grow With The End In Mind" gave attendees a list of best practices to implement now to increase profitability and efficiencies. These conferences allow us to grow our industry and elevate the love and lives of pets and the businesses proud to serve them.

In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, take time to get involved by adopting, fostering, volunteering or donating to your local shelter. It's a great time to make sure they are supported and ready for the winter season.

November is National Senior Pet Month. They might be getting older, but they still have so much love to give. Be sure to celebrate with your favorite pets or consider fostering or adopting those who deserve the best care in their later years.

We are so grateful to our great Vet Tech packmates who serve many roles and responsibilities. They are truly trustworthy partners who elevate the love and lives of pets every day!

Nearly 1/3 of pet owners who have an overweight pet believe their pet has a normal body condition. Excess weight puts pets at increased risk for developing various diseases. A healthy pet is a happy pet. Talk to your vet today about simple solutions to this complex challenge or learn more at https://www.petobesityprevention.org/ .

Your next best friend is waiting for you! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate.

Going to Orlando? We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to stop by our booth #143 and let's discuss growing your pet business together!

Don't let your pet suffer in silence. September is Pet Pain Awareness Month. It's important to stay alert to any changes in behavior including altered activity level, daily habits or appetite. If you suspect anything, schedule a vet appointment immediately.

As a trustworthy partner, we want to create an environment where vets can thrive. Destination Pet is excited to join the elite class of less than 20% of employers to eliminate the non-compete clause in employment contracts. Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding position centered around delivering exceptional pet care? We are actively hiring at over 20 locations. Join Our Pack. Check out all of our openings here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/46737c42-33fc-4aa1-8e06-e624b9e2ebf0/Destination-Pet-LLC

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Destination Pet is excited to join the elite class of less than 20% of employers to eliminate the non-compete clause in employment contracts for veterinary professionals. As an employer of choice, we offer fulfilling and rewarding positions centered around delivering exceptional pet care. We are actively hiring at over 20 locations and invite you to join the Pack. Check out all of our openings here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/46737c42-33fc-4aa1-8e06-e624b9e2ebf0/Destination-Pet-LLC

Everyone knows that a healthy cat is a happy cat. Be sure to celebrate with a wellness check for your purrrfect companion.

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Take a minute to share your favorite memories. They may no longer live beside us, but they live forever in our hearts.

Welcome to Our Pack New York Dog Spa and Hotel! Promoting good days for good dogs and cozy nights with contented dogs, our two newest locations are in NYC. Find them at 25th Street or 20th Street locations.

Even if you don’t have an appointment today, let this be a reminder to book your appointment. Cat owners know that a healthy cat is a happy cat.

Join us Wednesday for the 3rd in our FREE webinar series where we will present and then answer any questions you may have regarding the transition to new owners. Change can be scary, but we have a proven process and are excited to share our success secrets with you. Register today. https://destinationpet.com/live-webinar/

We proudly announce the newest addition to Our Pack: Hound Dog Pet Hotel North- a premier pet care facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Schedule a Meet & Greet today! https://www.hounddogpethotels.com/

We are proud to partner with The Dog Gurus for a series of classes next week to help you grow your pet care business. You'll gain proven techniques to take control of costs and face those staffing challenges with the Sustainable Staffing Masterclass. Last Chance to sign up! https://thedoggurus.lpages.co/ssmasterclass/

Although a habit we do every day, today is a national holiday! How will you celebrate?