71: Sustainability of the Profession

Nick Nelson, DVM, MBA, has over 2 decades of experience within the veterinary industry. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master's in Business Administration from Washington State University. At BluePearl, Nelson is responsible for operations of 100+ specialty and emergency practices across the United States focusing on balancing the fiscal needs of running a national organization and the needs of 7,000+ veterinary professionals. He is excited about the plethora of associate-focused initiatives the company is offering including health and wellbeing, EI&D, and career pathways.  Additionally, Nelson has served as Regional Medical Director for VCA Animal Hospital and CMO and President of Pet Partners.