VetEvolve hosts veterinary community event during WVC Nashville conference. Pet Age Staff//August 20, 2026// VetEvolve recently welcomed practice owners, industry partners and prospective team members for an evening of conversation and connection at The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. The event brought together the team and the broader veterinary community outside of the day-to-day of caring for clients and pets, creating an opportunity to build new relationships, reconnect with colleagues, and explore future partnership and career opportunities. VetEvolve is a community of veterinary practices focused on supporting owners, teams, and communities through partnership-driven growth. Since its founding in 2014, the company has grown to 54 practices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Nashville and the surrounding region represent an important market as VetEvolve continues to expand its community of practices beyond the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Establishing a strong presence throughout the region will be an important part of that expansion. "Nashville is an exciting market for us, not simply because of the opportunity to grow, but because of the people and practices that make up the community here," said Catherine Howell, CEO of VetEvolve. "Growth for us starts with relationships. Spending time together, listening, and understanding what matters to practice owners and their teams is an important part of how we build the right partnerships and continue growing with intention." Throughout the evening, guests connected with leaders and team members while enjoying live entertainment from Bryce Leatherwood, winner of The Voice, Matt Wynn, and Jessie G. The informal setting opened the door for conversations about the future of the profession, practice ownership, career opportunities, and what the right partnership can look like. Jessie G, a military spouse, shared what made the evening particularly meaningful to her. "VetEvolve's story is a special one... founded by two Marine Recon veterans," she shared. "As a military spouse, getting to share the stage for a company with roots like these made this one mean a little more." The event coincided with the team's presence at WVC Nashville, where conversations continued with others from across the industry.

VetEvolve appoints Mayange (May) Kane as Chief Operating Officer. ESSEX, Md., March 2, 2026 - VetEvolve, a community of veterinary practices focused on strengthening care through intentional growth and meaningful operational support, today announced the appointment of Mayange (May) Kane as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 2. Over the past decade, VetEvolve has grown to more than 50 partner hospitals across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast by putting real support behind its network - pairing strong local clinical leadership with the infrastructure and alignment needed to perform at a high level. Kane's appointment reflects the company's continued commitment to building that support in a way that keeps practice teams steady, well-supported, and positioned for long-term success. As COO, Kane will lead operations across the organization, partnering closely with practice leaders to ensure the systems behind the scenes continue to evolve alongside the company's growth. Her focus will be on strengthening how VetEvolve shows up for its practices - bringing greater clarity, consistency, and accountability so teams can stay focused on delivering exceptional care to pets and the families who trust them. "From the beginning, our goal has been to build an organization that genuinely supports its practices - not just in words, but in how we operate every day," said Catherine Howell, CEO of VetEvolve. "May brings the experience and stable leadership to help us accelerate our growth while continuing to strengthen the foundation that makes our model work." Most recently, Kane served as Chief Operating Officer of Rothman Orthopaedics, where she led enterprise strategy, operational performance, and analytics across a multi-market clinical platform. She is recognized for partnering closely with physicians and executive leaders to build scalable operating models that align clinical quality with disciplined execution. "What drew me to VetEvolve is the clarity around its purpose," said Kane. "There's a strong foundation here and a clear intention behind how the organization grows and supports its practices. I'm excited to help strengthen that support so our teams can continue delivering outstanding care in their communities." With more than 50 hospitals across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, VetEvolve supports over 1100 veterinary team members. Backed by Varsity Healthcare Partners, the company remains committed to long-term partnerships and high-quality patient care. Media contact: Cara Whitley, Chief Marketing Officer, [email protected] About VetEvolve VetEvolve is a community of veterinary practices focused on supporting owners, teams, and communities through partnership-driven growth. Since its founding in 2014, the company has grown to 52 practices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. By combining local practice autonomy with the support of a collaborative network and scalable platform, VetEvolve helps practices strengthen care, improve client experience, and build long-term value.