VP of Partnership Development rherbst@vetpartners.com Richard comes to VPP with 10 years of experience operating and investing in healthcare businesses. Before joining VPP in 2023, Richard spent six years at PharmScript, a long-term care pharmacy organization, serving in several roles including de novo development, revenue cycle operations, and the incubation and leadership of new business […]

Director of Hospital Integration jrodriguez@vetpartners.com Jessica has spent more than 25 years providing impactful veterinary practice management solutions across a wide range of unique veterinary practices. She joins us from Mission Pet Health where she led seamless integrations that support smooth transitions, operational alignment, and long-term success for veterinary teams. Jessica began her career in […]

Director of Doctor Partner Growth jbird@vetpartners.com Jess serves as VPP’s Director of Doctor Partner Growth. In this role, she is responsible for identifying DVMs across the country and meaningfully engaging them as potential practice owners through VPP’s Pathways to Partnership. Her work centers on building trusted relationships, understanding each doctor’s goals, and aligning them with […]