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Corporate Charter Members
Corporate Charter Members have pledged $50,000 to support the ACVIM Foundation's mission and future. In return, we offer these donors the opportunity to increase public awareness and interaction while at the same time supporting advances in veterinary internal medicine. We believe that our sponsors' generosity should be recognized by all those who visit our site.
The WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition strives to collaborate with the world's most pioneering veterinary and nutritional scientists, many of whom are members of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. We are delighted and proud to be the first Corporate Charter Member supporting the work and mission of the ACVIM Foundation. Together we hope to increase the knowledge and education of veterinarians and provide the scientific community greater opportunities in research which will enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in all animals.
More about WALTHAM
The WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition is a state-of-the-art pet care and research facility located deep in the heart of the English countryside. WALTHAM uniquely houses our pet dogs and cats in beautiful, purpose-built, environmentally-enriched surroundings. The research we do revolves around improving the health and welfare of companion animals and is designed to set the highest of ethical standards; we do not support or undertake any work that causes animals to suffer. Our pets are well socialized, happy cats and dogs. The outputs of our work support the global Mars Inc. Petcare brands which include Royal Canin, Pedigree, and Whiskas. Our philosophy of pet care and investment in the well-being of our pets provides better and more relevant science to the pet at home. Our way of thinking stimulates innovative solutions to research problems and the quality of our research, published in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals, has lasting positive effects on the health and care of pets worldwide.
BrightHeart Veterinary Centers (www.brightheartvet.com) is the national network of advanced-care veterinary facilities that works closely with referring veterinarians to provide the highest standards for pet care, to offer pet owners the most options when facing medical challenges, and to give pets the best chance for longer, healthier lives. We accomplish this by:
- Advancing the state of the art for specialized and emergency care for pets through research, innovation and investment in people, equipment and systems.
- Increasing the cooperation with referring veterinarians and pet owners by stressing the benefits of team medicine in producing superior outcomes and by offering the highest quality of customer service and communication.
- Increasing the awareness of pet owners regarding development issues throughout the pet's lifecycle and the medical options available to their pets in times of medical challenges.
- Establishing an exciting and nurturing working environment where employees can enjoy a high quality of life and enhance their medical skills, while maintaining a deep-seated commitment to providing the absolute best level of patient care and compassion for pets and their owners.
- Establishing a business that is recognized nationally as the leader in providing advanced medical practices for pets by referring veterinarians, pet owners, specialists and technicians, and veterinary colleges.
- Recognizing that the strength of the organization lies in the ability to deliver best practices in veterinary medicine, communications, systems and service to all its constituencies. We will accomplish this by giving our medical professionals the opportunity to practice the best medicine, without being held to corporate guidelines or methodology.
Established in 1973, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is the international certifying organization for veterinary specialists in large animal internal medicine, small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology.
The organization is leading the way in the practice of veterinary medicine and in studies to further advancements in the treatment of animal disease. ACVIM delivers quality specialized veterinary medical services to the public by:
- Monitoring veterinary residency programs
- Maintaining fair and reasonable examination standards
- Abiding by a policy for humane care of animals
- Promoting and funding medical studies
The Foundation's work would not be possible without the unwavering support of the College. We are indebted to the Board of Regents, Diplomates and Residents who have volunteered their time and demonstrated their generosity. With your support we look forward to an exciting future.
