2009 Sponsors
Founding Flagship Sponsor:
Hill's Pet Nutrition
As the makers of Science Diet® and Prescription Diet®, our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.
Diamond Level Sponsor:
Veterinary Pet Insurance is the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance. Since 1982, VPI has been insuring America's pets and today has more than 450,000 pets enrolled.
Emerald Level Sponsors
Ruby Level Sponsor:
The SEF is a non-profit organization founded by Simmons & Associates. Our mission is to improve the veterinary profession through business education.
Sapphire Level Sponsor:
Boehringer Ingelheim (BI)
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global group of companies embracing many cultures and diverse societies. Learn more about the financial highlights, the corporate vision, the organization, the Board of Managing Directors and the company’s history as well as our engagement for scientific, cultural and environmental purposes.
Sapphire Level Sponsor:
Live Oak Bank
With 20+ years experience in the animal health care industry, Live Oak has earned a trusted reputation by working almost exclusively with veterinary practices. Live Oak provides veterinary practice loans and financing for new and existing veterinary practices with a focus on helping veterinarians build and grow their practices.
Sapphire Level Sponsor:
Novartis
Novartis Animal Health is at the forefront of new and better treatments for the most common pet ailments, such as internal and external parasites, arthritic pain control, renal, heart and allergic diseases as well as insecticides for farm fly and pest control. For livestock and farmed fish diseases, we offer prevention through vaccination as well as therapeutic products to treat parasitic and bacterial infections.
Amethyst Level Sponsor:
Banfield
Amethyst Level Sponsor:
Pfizer
At Pfizer Animal Health, a passion for the health and wellness of animals – and a commitment to research – combine to help protect the health of pets and farm animals and the productivity of livestock.
Amethyst Level Sponsor:
Amethyst Level Sponsor:
SmartStart Practice
SmartStart Practice™ sells education kits created to provide veterinarians with advanced business education and training. Graduates of the 6 week course are eligible for special interest rates and discounts from participating national lenders. SmartStart provides a strong foundation in all four pillars of small business success. The course includes instruction in 1) Veterinary Practice Management, 2) Veterinary Loan Financing and Asset Management, 3) Veterinary Facility Location and Design, and 4) Veterinary Practice Marketing. This easy to use self-directed course provides a much needed addition to the veterinarian's education. Course details are available at the Smart Start Practice site.
Friend of the VBMA:
VCA/Antech