Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Veterinary Care Network
Established in 1997, Vet COR has built a community-centric veterinary services company supporting over 850 practices across the US and Canada. Our practices thrive with access to a collaborative network while staying true to themselves and their community. All of our practices have a shared goal of providing excellent care and service to both patients and clients in their communities. Our team members follow their passion for pet care without sacrificing their work-life balance. As an organization devoted to active learning and elevating well-being, we do the right thing for our teams by providing them with long-term stability, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuing education and career growth. Vet COR has a solid history and a bright future.We're proud of everything we've achieved together and look forward to making life better for our employees, their patients, and their clients for many years to come. Our values include doing the right thing, providing compassionate care, building community, pursuing learning and growth, and taking pride in our work. We support one another to act with integrity and speak up when needed. We care deeply about the animals and people we serve, interacting with empathy and kindness. We work across our network to build trusted relationships and create inclusive spaces. We believe in continuous learning and driving personal and company growth. We take pride in the care and service we provide, striving to be positive and celebrate our impact.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Services
Wellness Programs
Career Development
Practice Support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of veterinary industry expertise since 1997
- Our network includes 905 unique veterinary locations across North America
- We provide mentorship and collaboration circles for professional growth
- Our practices maintain local culture with access to robust support systems
- We prioritize employee wellness and work-life balance initiatives
Services
Veterinary Care
Our veterinary practices deliver comprehensive medical care for pets across 905 locations. Services include routine checkups, diagnostics, surgeries, and chronic condition management. Our compassionate teams combine local expertise with network-wide resources to ensure optimal pet health outcomes.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency veterinary care available through our network of practices. Trained professionals handle critical cases including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Facilities maintain advanced equipment for immediate intervention and stabilization.
Career Development
Vet COR offers structured career advancement programs including mentorship, continuing education, and leadership training. Our network provides access to specialized resources and collaborative learning circles for veterinary professionals at all career stages.
Practice Support
We provide operational support for veterinary practices including HR, marketing, and technology solutions. Our services maintain practice autonomy while delivering economies of scale through a collaborative network model.
Wellness Programs
Comprehensive wellness initiatives focus on mental health, work-life balance, and professional satisfaction. Programs include mental health resources, flexible scheduling, and community-building activities for veterinary teams.
People
Chris Strong
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Strong leads Vet COR with strategic vision, driving growth while maintaining community-focused values. He emphasizes employee well-being and practice autonomy across the network.
Rodger Baca
Chief Development Officer
Rodger Baca oversees Vet COR's expansion strategy, focusing on sustainable growth and strengthening relationships with veterinary practice owners across North America.
Dr. Michelle Shoemaker
Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Michelle Shoemaker ensures clinical excellence across Vet COR's network, promoting high standards of veterinary care and professional development for medical teams.
Dallas LaRose
Chief Operating Officer
Dallas LaRose manages day-to-day operations, implementing efficient systems that support practice autonomy while leveraging network-wide resources for optimal performance.
Mike Koehler
Chief People Officer
Mike Koehler leads human resources initiatives, focusing on employee wellness programs, career development, and creating a positive organizational culture across 905 locations.
Questions
What veterinary services does Vetcor offer?
Vetcor's network provides comprehensive pet care including routine checkups, emergency services, surgeries, and specialized treatments through 905 locations across North America.
How can I join Vetcor's veterinary network?
Practice owners can partner with Vetcor to maintain local autonomy while accessing network benefits. Visit our careers page for employment opportunities at existing locations.
Does Vetcor support veterinary career development?
We offer structured mentorship programs, continuing education resources, and leadership training for veterinary professionals at all career stages across our network.
What community initiatives does Vetcor support?
Our Unleashed Rabies Initiative partners with Rabies Free Africa for global vaccination efforts. Local practices engage in community outreach through pet supply drives and shelter support.
How does Vetcor balance local practice autonomy with network benefits?
We maintain local culture and decision-making while providing access to shared resources, purchasing power, and collaborative learning opportunities across our 905-location network.
Reviews (3)
Carol K.
Feb 22, 2022
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VetCor bought the large animal practice that had been servicing my dairy goat farm for 7 years. Immediately the service and positive relationship we had developed went downhill and in 6 months they dropped me as a client, stating they no longer had enough workforce to service our area. Yet I know for a fact that they still come to a large neighboring farm that is likely more profitable. This borders on an ethics violation. Terrible experience.
Monique Verbick
May 09, 2021
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It's a shame that this corporation feels the need to charge ridiculously inflated prices for routine/common procedures. Cost for a Spay is starting at $650 and that is just the bottom range. I have been a long time client of West Allis Animal Hospital in Wisconsin and they were bought out by this money hungry organization. Unfortunately after being a regular I will no longer go there for dental proceduresmore than doubled since corporate took over or a routine spay or neuter which is insanely priced!
More than double the cost of a near by clinic and more than 6 times more costly than the local spay/neuter WI humane society clinic. Go ahead and be greedy, your customers are noticing. Soon they will all find elsewhere to go.
More than double the cost of a near by clinic and more than 6 times more costly than the local spay/neuter WI humane society clinic. Go ahead and be greedy, your customers are noticing. Soon they will all find elsewhere to go.
Amanda Chattin
Jan 14, 2018
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Vetcor bought the animal hospital where I work almost 4 years ago. I was nervous at first, very worried how things would change, but now my only wish was that it had happened sooner. Our benefits have increased tremendously! We now have way more sick pay and vacation days in addition to paid holidays, pay rate has increased every year, we receive quarterly bonuses, 401k, much better (and cheaper) health insurance, and many corporate discounts now available to us, etc.
Our hospital was beautifully remodeled and we were able to upgrade our outdated equipment.the list goes on and on. Vetcor did not come in and just "take over." Our hospital is still ran the same way, by the same people, but they have helped add to our success with wonderful business suggestions. (In fact, most of our clients don't even realize we are now corporately owned.) Vetcor has shown me that they truly care about their employees and they strive to make the workplace successful, safe and enjoyable. I am so happy to be apart of such a wonderful company! Thank you for all you do, you are definitely appreciated!
Our hospital was beautifully remodeled and we were able to upgrade our outdated equipment.the list goes on and on. Vetcor did not come in and just "take over." Our hospital is still ran the same way, by the same people, but they have helped add to our success with wonderful business suggestions. (In fact, most of our clients don't even realize we are now corporately owned.) Vetcor has shown me that they truly care about their employees and they strive to make the workplace successful, safe and enjoyable. I am so happy to be apart of such a wonderful company! Thank you for all you do, you are definitely appreciated!
