Trupanion Announces Winners of the Veterinary Appreciation Day™ Awards
18 Junio 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Trupanion awards four winners for Veterinary
Appreciation Day following thousands of veterinary professional
nominations.
In celebration of Veterinary Appreciation Day™ and in
recognition of all the veterinary community does to support our
beloved pets, Trupanion (Nasdaq: TRUP), the leading provider of
medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America, announced the
winners of its first annual Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards.
In 2015, Trupanion established June 18 as Veterinary
Appreciation Day to recognize and celebrate the veterinary
community for their profound impact on the lives of pets and their
families. These new annual awards, designed to honor the
extraordinary efforts of veterinary professionals across North
America, sparked a wave of gratitude for the veterinary community.
Trupanion received thousands of nominations for veterinarians and
their support staff and nearly 45,000 votes were cast by the
public.
Two awards, Veterinarian of the Year and Veterinary Professional
of the Year, serve to acknowledge and showcase the hard work and
dedication of the veterinary community, spread awareness about the
many roles that make up the profession, and highlight the impact
that veterinary teams have on pets and their communities.
“Veterinarians and veterinary professionals commit themselves to
helping our pets day in and day out,” said Margi Tooth, Trupanion’s
President. “We are beyond pleased to see just how many people took
time out of their days to share appreciation for these
professionals. The overwhelming show of support reaffirms the
importance of creating this platform to help bring recognition to
these often unsung heroes in our pet’s lives. To find four top
choices in a sea of amazing nominees was no easy feat, and we’re
proud to celebrate and recognize our winners as well as all our
very worthy nominees.”
The following four winners were selected based on their impact
on their veterinary teams, pet parents, and their colleagues
alike.
2024 Veterinarian of the Year, United States
- Astrid Kramer, DVM
- Leo’s Pet Care - Carmel, IN
- "Dr. Kramer exemplifies the essence of compassionate veterinary
care and leadership, making her an outstanding nominee for
Veterinarian of the Year. She goes above and beyond to ensure that
pet owners fully understand their pet’s needs and treatment
options, approaching every situation with empathy and
understanding.”
2024 Veterinary Professional of the Year, United
States
- Samantha Kaiser, Veterinary Assistant
- Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital - South Staten Island, NY
- “Samantha starts every day with optimism I could only dream of
having. It doesn’t matter what the day before held, or the worries
of what’s ahead, she puts a smile on her face and pushes forward.
She treats every patient with the same care she would our own pets
and builds meaningful relationships with everyone she meets.”
2024 Veterinarian of the Year, Canada
- Lesley Steele, DVM
- Steele Veterinary Group - Atlantic Canada
- “Community involvement and philanthropy are core to Dr.
Steele’s identity. She adopts innovative medical practices and was
the first to trial new AI diagnostic machines, influencing
veterinary practices worldwide. Additionally, Dr. Steele and her
team volunteer with PAWS (Pets of Aguirre Welfare Shelter) to
provide veterinary care in remote areas of Costa Rica and Ecuador,
demonstrating a commitment to global animal welfare.”
2024 Veterinary Professional of the Year, Canada
- Carla Olsen, Client Care Specialist
- Highlands Animal Hospital - North Vancouver, BC
- “In an industry where compassion and dedication are paramount,
Carla embodies the very essence of what it means to be a caring
professional. She has been in the veterinary profession since she
was sixteen years old, and still, she welcomes clients and their
furry companions with warmth and genuine affection, treating them
as if they were her own family. It is this personal touch that sets
her apart and leaves a lasting impression on all who have the
pleasure of interacting with her."
“Few professions embody as much compassion, empathy, and
dedication as veterinary medicine.” said Dr. Steve Weinrauch,
Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary/Product Officer. “At Trupanion we
celebrate the veterinary community every day, and through
Veterinary Appreciation Day we provide a way for those outside
Trupanion to also share their thanks for those who work tirelessly
to keep their pets healthy. On behalf of Trupanion, I commend these
four winners for their dedication and achievements.”
Pet lovers everywhere are encouraged to visit
vetappreciationday.trupanion.com to explore nominees and their
remarkable stories as everyday heroes in this remarkable community.
Thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and was
nominated.
About Trupanion
Trupanion is the leading provider of medical insurance for over
1,000,000 cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada,
Europe, Puerto Rico and Australia. For over two decades, Trupanion
has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet's
recovery, not financial stress. With its patented process,
Trupanion is the only North American provider with the technology
to pay veterinarians directly in seconds at the time of checkout.
Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "TRUP". The company
was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Trupanion
policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned
insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by
Accelerant Insurance Company of Canada. Trupanion Australia is a
partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance Company. For
more information, please visit trupanion.com.
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