RICHMOND, VA — November 29, 2022 | VetEvolve, a people-first group of veterinary practices in the mid-Atlantic, recently welcomed its 30th partner practice to its family of practices and its 10th addition this year. With practices located in Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, West Virginia and Connecticut, VetEvolve now employs over 600 team members who deliver exceptional veterinary care to companion, exotic and farm animals. In 2022, over 175,000 pets will have been seen at a VetEvolve practice.
“When Paul Habenicht and I started VetEvolve, we knew from our experience as Marines that leadership makes a difference in people’s lives,” says Nick Lodestro, CEO of VetEvolve. “We have built a different kind of veterinary platform that focuses on treating people with honesty, integrity and respect — and that is the key to our success.”
The team has stayed true to those founding principles and sets itself apart with a core belief that people need to be treated as individuals and should be prioritized, above all else, so they can be happy and fulfilled inside and outside of work. Those principles have attracted an experienced team of like-minded individuals who partner with veterinary teams to give them the support they need to do what they love: provide great care.
And that hard work has paid off as VetEvolve was named to the Inc5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row, achieving a 3-year growth rate of 147%. VetEvolve was also recently named to Virginia Magazine’s Top Workplaces of 2023, being recognized as one of the best places of employment in Virginia.
To support this growth, VetEvolve has invested in its facilities and its leadership team, adding new team members such as Dr. Meredith Robbins, Director of Talent Acquisition, who has built a team to recruit experienced and new doctors, hiring over 17 doctors in 2022. With expansion into new markets in Virginia and Tennessee, two regional managers were hired to ensure each practice receives the personalized support it deserves. Additionally, Jessica DeCesare, CVPM was promoted to Chief People Officer to focus on retention of veterinarians and team members and ensure they are all ‘Happy Here.’
“We believe that every day for a team member should be a positive and motivating experience,” said Jessica DeCesare. “At VetEvolve, we have frequent, transparent conversations to understand what each person wants out of their career and keep a pulse on how that may change over time as life happens. Our mantra is “Happy Starts Here”, and we strive to ensure everyone feels supported, heard, and fulfilled so every day they are “Happy Here.”
VetEvolve is actively seeking practice owners and veterinary professionals to join the VetEvolve family. Contact us if you or someone you know would be interested in having a confidential conversation.
About VetEvolve
VetEvolve is a people-first organization that invests in veterinary teams and provides them industry know-how and reliable support, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. Using a customized approach to partnering with DVMs and practice owners throughout their career, VetEvolve ensures each person is achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. VetEvolve works at the practice level by creating a partnership with the staff and understanding culture and success drivers. Above all else, we put our staff and our clients first, and each solution we develop is unique, personal, and mutually beneficial. Happy Starts Here.