Innovetive Petcare Expands Innovetive University – Investing in the Future of Veterinary Professionals
Empowering veterinary professionals to build lifelong careers through learning, mentorship, and development.
As the veterinary profession continues to navigate workforce shortages and an increasing demand for skilled professionals, Innovetive Petcare(opens in new tab) is expanding Innovetive University(opens in new tab), its enterprise-wide learning and development initiative, with the launch of a centralized learning platform that brings together the organization’s educational resources into one connected experience.
The platform builds upon Innovetive University, the umbrella for Innovetive Petcare’s learning and development efforts, unifying onboarding, continuing education, mentorship, and career growth across in-person, live, and online learning
The initiative reflects Innovetive Petcare’s long-term commitment to investing in its people by creating meaningful opportunities for growth, advancement, and lifelong learning.
“The future of veterinary medicine depends on developing and retaining exceptional people,” said Mark Ziller, President & CEO(opens in new tab) of Innovetive Petcare.
“Innovetive University brings together the learning experiences we’ve been building for years, from Medical Director leadership cohorts and early-career veterinary mentorship to clinical education, and online learning into one connected ecosystem. We want every team member to see what’s possible for their future and have the resources to achieve it.”
Unlike traditional learning programs focused primarily on onboarding or compliance, Innovetive University supports the entire employee journey.
Today, the platform brings together role-specific onboarding, client service training, continuing education, and mentorship, making it easier for team members to learn, grow, and advance throughout their careers.
As Innovetive University(opens in new tab) evolves, future capabilities will include personalized learning recommendations, leadership and credentialing academies, hospital operations curriculum, and transparent career pathways for both clinical and non-clinical team members.
A distinguishing feature of Innovetive University is its focus on connecting learning with real career progression.
Rather than offering isolated training modules or a one-size-fits-all approach, the platform helps team members understand how their learning, experiences, and mentorship connect over time while supporting development that aligns with the unique needs of each hospital. The goal is to make growth more visible, more accessible, and easier for each person to shape around the career they want to build.
The vision for Innovetive University was inspired by firsthand experience.
“I remember what it felt like to work in a veterinary hospital and wonder what came next,” said Jazmin Corea, Training & Development Specialist(opens in new tab) at Innovetive Petcare.
“We wanted to create something that gives people clarity, confidence, and a community that supports them throughout their careers. We’re not choosing their destination. We’re giving them the vehicle, the map, and the people willing to help them along the way.”
By bringing together learning, mentorship, leadership development, and career opportunities(opens in new tab) into one connected ecosystem, Innovetive Petcare is making professional development more accessible across its network of hospitals.
The organization believes that developing the people who care for its patients is another way of caring for those patients.
As Innovetive University continues to grow, every team member will have an increasingly connected view of their professional journey, certifications, career aspirations, and opportunities for continued growth.
About Innovetive Petcare
Innovetive Petcare owns and operates more than 80 veterinary hospitals across 17 states. The company provides operational and administrative support in areas including human resources, recruiting, marketing, finance, payroll, and operations, allowing veterinary teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care and client service. Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary hospitals to foster long-term growth, develop outstanding teams, and advance high-quality veterinary medicine. Learn more at innovetivepetcare.com.