Paws and profits: Recent veterinary appointments

In the veterinary industry, promotions and appointments often reflect a professional’s growth and increasing responsibilities in the practice. These changes may come after years of experience, advanced training, and a proven ability to the clinical and/or business side of veterinary care. As practices grow, these promotions help ensure strong leadership and support the overall success of the business.

Several veterinary businesses and organizations recently announced new promotions and appointments. The following individuals are among those making career advancements:

Lori Teller, DVM, chief veterinary officer, GuardianVets

Lori Teller, DVM, chief veterinary officer, GuardianVets. (Photo courtesy of GuardianVets)

GuardianVets recently welcomed Lori Teller, DVM, as its new chief veterinary officer. In her new position, Teller will lead efforts to develop GuardianVets' technology-based services, including after-hours triage and daytime call overflow support. Currently, Teller is a clinical professor of telehealth at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and a past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

“I believe telehealth is an important tool for veterinarians to use to provide continuity of care in a 24/7 world. The ability to triage cases and provide help to clients and patients, especially after hours or even during a super busy day, makes life easier for everyone,” Teller said in a news release.¹ “GuardianVets’ unique solution allows veterinarians to continue to care for their own clients and patients and avoids one-off visits with outside telehealth providers that can lead to fractured, possibly inappropriate care. I’m thrilled to help the company enhance their solutions to benefit veterinary practices nationwide.”

Joseph Giles, JD, MBA, BBA, CEO, VetEvolve

Joseph Giles, JD, MBA, BBA, has been appointed CEO of VetEvolve. As CEO, Giles will guide VetEvolve through its next phase of strategic and operational expansion. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Giles has cofounded various companies in veterinary medicine, pediatrics, and research. In his last position, Giles was the CEO of Midwest Vision Partners. He is also the company’s cofounder.

“I am honored to join VetEvolve as CEO,” Giles said in a company release.² “The organization’s dedication to putting our people first while supporting veterinary practices and improving care for pets and their families aligns perfectly with my own values, experience, and vision. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to drive sustainable growth and make a lasting impact.”

Nicole Dowgos, DVM; Ezra Frager, DVM; Theresa “TJ” Langlois, DVM, DACVECC; Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Theresa “TJ” Langlois, DVM, DACVECC. (Photo courtesy of Schwarzman Animal Medical Center)

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York recently added 13 new senior veterinarians to its team. New additions include Nicole Dowgos, DVM; Ezra Frager, DVM; and Theresa “TJ” Langlois, DVM, DACVECC.³

Dowgos earned her veterinary degree from The University of Georgia and completed a rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She went on to finish her anesthesia residency at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Her areas of interest consist of locoregional anesthesia for opioid-sparing care, post-op pain management, enhanced recovery, and critical care anesthesia.³

Frager’s passion lies in offering emergency medicine to all species, which he developed at the University of Tennessee and the Texas Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital. He earned his DVM at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and completed his rotating internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ.³

After earning her Bachelor of Science and DVM degrees from Auburn University, Langlois moved to New York City. There, she completed a rotating internship at AMC pursued by a specialty internship in emergency and critical care. Langlois then went on to complete a residency in emergency and critical care at AMC, taking on the role of chief resident during her time there. Her interests include sepsis, trauma management, and mechanical ventilation.³

References

1. GuardianVets welcomes Lori Teller, DVM, as chief veterinary officer. News release. GuardianVets. December 17, 2024. Accessed December 20, 2024. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/12/17/2998400/0/en/GuardianVets-Welcomes-Lori-Teller-DVM-as-Chief-Veterinary-Officer.html
2. VetEvolve names Joseph Giles as chief executive officer. News release. VetEvolve. December 10, 2024. Accessed December 20, 2024. [email]
3. Schwarzman Animal Medical Center welcomes over a dozen new senior veterinarians in New York City, adding to a world-class medical team working across 20+ specialties. News release. Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. November 1, 2024. Accessed December 20, 2024. [email]