Dr. Benjamin Carter, Chief Medical Officer of Chewy Vet Care, Spills All!
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Dr. Benjamin Carter, Chief Medical Officer of Chewy Vet Care, Spills All!

In a bold move that promises to reshape the landscape of veterinary care, Chewy , the renowned online pet supply retailer, announced on December 14 its strategic plans to launch veterinary clinics in 2024. Branded as "Chewy Vet Care," these innovative clinics are poised to debut in South Florida early next year, marking a significant expansion beyond the company's established domain of online retail. Dr. Benjamin Carter tells all!

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Innovating pet care, Chewy leads! ?? Aristotle reminds us - excellence is not an act, but a habit. This move could redefine pet wellness, echoing Warren Buffett's belief in seizing great opportunities. ?? #ChangeMakers #PetCareRevolution

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Brad G.

Chief of Staff, Strategy & Ops | Startups & NPOs | Culture, OKR & North-Star Building ??

8 个月

Excited to see the progress Chewy will make within Vet Care in North America!

Mike Cammarota

Building a better veterinary experience for front-line teams and pet parents.

9 个月

Great to see this!

Heather R.

Certified Veterinary Assistant, certified dog trainer, Alaskan Malamute kennel manager, aggression in dogs certified, certified in training shelter dogs, canine diet/ nutrition certified, canine first aid/CPR certified

9 个月

Chewy is owned by Petsmart isn’t it? So just more Banfields?

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