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Meet the Professional Services Veterinary Team

MEET THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE VETERINARY (PSV) TEAM at Merck Animal Health. Learn their educational backgrounds, areas of specialization, experience, and contributions to the field of animal health. The team makes themselves available as a resource for veterinary professionals seeking guidance and support regarding Merck Animal Health’s products and services. Connect with our experts in various fields of veterinary medicine with specialized knowledge in specific animal species, diseases, and product information. Veterinarians, veterinary professionals and vet students throughout the industry can reach out to our team when seeking guidance on various animal health topics or consultations for complex cases.

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Ashley Akins, DVM

“An informed pet owner is an empowered pet owner. We need to meet people where they’re at and give them the opportunity and the tools to make the best choices.”

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Patricia Burbano, DVM

“I love being part of an organization that is not only committed to the health of animals but also committed to the people that watch over them.”

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Jessica Burns, DVM

Mountain States (CO, UT, ID, MT, NE, SD, ND)
“Every day, veterinarians make a positive impact on the lives of animals and the people that love them. I consider it an honor to be a part of this profession.”

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Debra A. Butler, DVM

Mountain States Region (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY)

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Patricia Burbano, DVM

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David C. Duvall, DVM

“It was my life-long dream to become a veterinarian and improve the lives of animals. Becoming a veterinarian was the only occupation I ever considered.”

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Sheryl Gamble, MS, DVM

“Animals love unconditionally. We should be more like them.”

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Laura Garlow, DVM

“The veterinary profession is full of wonderful people, and I am grateful for the opportunity to join Merck in a role that combines my passion for continuous learning with the opportunity to form genuine connections with so many dedicated veterinary professionals.”

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Jeanne Goodfellow, DVM

“I enjoy getting to know other veterinarians and staff at the hospitals that I visit. After many years of working together to help them achieve their goals, a bond of trust forms.”

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Sumeet Gupta, DVM

“Pets are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

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Camille Heersche, DVM

“As a veterinarian, you’re not working with animals so much as you are working with people. I love that part of the job, and at Merck Animal Health, I get to do that all the time.”

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Sharon Hubby, VMD

“I grew up with 14 dogs, 50 rats, 3 mice, 2 gerbils and a bunny. My desire to become a veterinarian began at a very early age and I never considered any other career.”

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Nikhil Joshi, VMD

“I am proud to be working with such accomplished, passionate, hard-working, and friendly people.”

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Blythe Jurewicz, D

“Caring for and bonding with my patients and the people who care for them is one of the most rewarding parts of being a veterinarian.”

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Todd Knappenberger, DVM

“It’s humbling to get to work for a company and with a network of individuals who are so dedicated to science, animal health, and the veterinary profession.”