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NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 2025) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Rusty Strange as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). “We are excited to welcome Rusty to VIP as we continue to build a strong, forward-thinking leadership team,” said Chris Bishop, CEO […]

NASHVILLE, TENN. (JUNE 2025) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, is expanding its presence in Tennessee by reopening two former My Pets Wellness locations as VIPets Animal Clinics. Headquartered in Nashville, VIP will open the first-ever VIPets Animal Clinics in Franklin and Knoxville. In launching these […]

The tool will be implemented across VIP’s nearly 70 clinics, allowing veterinary teams to focus on providing the highest quality pet care.  NASHVILLE, TENN. (April 1, 2025) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, announced today a new partnership with VetRec, an industry-leading veterinary AI assistant. This […]

Fresh dog food is gaining popularity for its health benefits, but is it the best choice for your pup? In a recent Forbes article, Dr. Brett Shorenstein shares expert insights on the advantages of fresh food, how to transition safely, and key considerations based on your pet’s life stage. Read the full article to discover the best fresh food options and expert recommendations.

Mergers and acquisitions go beyond the financial aspects.December 1, 2024 | Article Feature: Today’s Veterinary Business By: Dr. Don Costlow For many of us, building a veterinary practice has been a lifelong dream — a labor of love reflecting our dedication to animal care. However, as the years pass, every owner reaches a crossroads: the decision to […]

In a groundbreaking moment for veterinary medicine in El Paso, Dr. Bowens of El Paso Animal Emergency successfully completed the city’s first-ever brain surgeries on dogs. The procedures, performed on two beloved dogs, Bullet and Hazel, mark an incredible advancement in local veterinary care and provide hope for countless pet owners facing serious health challenges […]

NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 2024) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Derek Walsh as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO). “We are thrilled to welcome Derek to VIP, where he will join our expanding leadership team in Nashville,” said Chris Bishop, […]

Dr. Hubbard to spearhead medical operations and provide strategic leadership to support growing network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals NASHVILLE, TENN. (Aug. 20, 2024) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Dr. Emily Hubbard as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). “Dr. Hubbard’s expertise […]

Partnership grows VIP to nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals nationwide, furthering commitment to exceptional veterinarian-led care.  NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 08, 2024) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across nine states, has announced its acquisition of Valley Veterinary Care, a veterinary care group with 24 clinics across Texas, California and Colorado. The partnership […]

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across nine states, today announced the appointment of Chris Bishop as its new chief executive officer.  “We are pleased to welcome Chris to the VIP team,” said Brett Shorenstein, VMD, co-founder of VIP. “He is an accomplished leader with deep healthcare expertise that aligns with VIP’s commitment to […]

Listen on SPOTIFY or APPLE. Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Brett Shorenstein, co-founder of Veterinary Innovative Partners. Dr. Schottenstein discusses his transition from investment banking to veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of following your passion. He also shares his journey of purchasing a clinic and establishing Veterinary […]

Lessons learned from VIP’s veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals Growing up, you may have pictured yourself becoming a doctor, a firefighter or an artist – pursuing whatever deeply inspired you as your career path. Dr. Brett Shorenstein, co-founder of Veterinary Innovative Practice (VIP), spent his early career in finance. After just three days on the job, he knew […]