From hospital milestones to community events, here is a look at what has been happening across Vets Pets.
Wilson Veterinary Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location
On Saturday, August 1, Wilson Veterinary Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new West location with family, friends, clients, and community members.
Guests toured the new hospital, met the team, and helped celebrate an exciting milestone for Wilson Veterinary Hospital. The new location gives the team more capacity to serve pets and their families across Wilson and the surrounding communities.
Congratulations to the entire Wilson Veterinary Hospital team on a successful grand opening and the start of this next chapter!
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VETERINARIANS
- ER, Urgent Care, Specialty, or New Partner: $5,000
- General Practice: $1,000
GENERAL PRACTICE VA/VT
- Part-time: $250
- Full-time: $500
SPECIALTY OR ER VA/VT, GROOMER
- Part-time: $500
- Full-time: $1000
RECEPTION, KENNEL TECHNICIANS, TA
- Part-time: $125
- Full-time: $250
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Growing Great Leaders from Within
On Thursday, August 6, Vets Pets welcomed a group of managers for our HR Fun Day, an opportunity to strengthen leadership skills, build connections, and expand their peer network across Vets Pets.
The group included (pictured left to right):
- Jackie Allen, RVT: Manager, Internal Medicine, Wake Veterinary Medical Center
- Remi Keane: Manager, Emergency Services, Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital & Emergency at South Saunders
- Shay Dancy: Manager, Wags East Pet Resort & Spa
- Rachel Lewis, RVT: Manager, Technology Implementation
- Heather Rolfe: Assistant Manager, Kindred Heart Animal Hospital
- Paige McPeak: Assistant Manager, Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital
Each of these leaders was promoted from within Vets Pets. They wanted to grow and take on more responsibility, and seized the opportunities to do it.
Congratulations to Jackie, Remi, Shay, Rachel, Heather, and Paige on their continued growth and leadership.
Welcoming New Addition to Our Internship Program
Vets Pets is pleased to welcome Lauren Dieringer, DVM, to our Internship Program.
Dr. Dieringer earned her Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Baylor University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
During her internship, she will continue building her clinical skills while exploring her interests in emergency and critical care, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasound.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dieringer to Vets Pets!
Summer Sessions with Vets Pets
Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley
August 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This weekend, we will be hosting Summer Sessions with Vets Pets, a continuing education event designed to provide veterinary technicians with 6 hours of NCVMB CE credit and evidence-based training that enhances clinical knowledge, technical skills, and patient care. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can apply in practice to improve patient outcomes and strengthen the care they provide every day.
The event also includes an optional breakfast session focused on leadership development, offering practical strategies for communication, teamwork, and leadership within veterinary practices.
Click the link below to view the full schedule and reserve your seat.
The veterinary profession offers both challenges and rewards. It’s crucial to pause regularly and acknowledge the positive experiences within your hospitals. If you have a review you’d like to share, please respond to this email or reach out to marketing@thevetspets.com.
This week’s review acknowledges Dr. Sizer and the team at Haw River Animal Hospital. Well done!
“We love the whole team at Haw River Animal Hospital! They take the best care of our group, our greyhound Ghost loves going to see everyone and getting all the extra attention! He recently underwent a routine cleaning which was affordable, and Dr. Sizer made sure to give us updates throughout the day. He came home a happy, fresh breathed pup!“
-Whitney C.
Upcoming Vets Pets Events
- Summer Sessions with Vets Pets (Tech CE) | August 15 | Raleigh
- IVECCS 2026 | September 14-17 | Savannah, GA
-
Vets Pets Day | October 3 | Knightdale, NC
- NC State CVM Career Fair | October 14 | Raleigh, NC
- National Veterinary Technician Week | October 18-24 | Nationwide
- NCVC | November 6-8 | Raleigh, NC
