Recognizing Veterinarians’ Impact
Together
for Pets
The veterinary profession is a selfless one, yet some go even further above and beyond with efforts to positively impact our industry. Blue Buffalo’s Together for Pets Initiative recognizes these inspiring individuals and rewards them with a donation to help their mission.
2025 Together for Pets Recipients
LEADING THE CATALYST
Dr. Jane Brunt
Council, Dr. Brunt drives better health outcomes for cats across the country through initiatives enhancing veterinary care, adoptions and lifelong wellness for felines.
Dr. Michael Blackwell
Dr. Blackwell never wants pets to suffer unnecessarily simply because their owners cannot afford care. Directing the Program for Pet Health Equity, Dr. Blackwell improves access to veterinary care for families with limited means.
Dr. Stephanie Jones
Dr. Jones is dedicated to inspiring those in underserved communities to explore their options and futures in veterinary medicine through her nonprofit: Pets Help the Heart Heal.
Dr. Phillip Richmond
Dr. Richmond is a champion for veterinarians, advocating positive change for the community’s mental health, well-being and workplace safety through consulting, leadership and education.
2024 Together for Pets Recipients
Dr. Addie Reinhard
Dr. Reinhard is transforming the veterinary profession through mentorship. She founded MentorVet in 2021, which creates programs that promote wellbeing for a healthier profession.
ADVOCATING FOR PETS
Dr. Robin Downing
Dr. Downing is advancing the importance of palliative care in animal health through her state-of-the-heart medical care at Windsor Veterinary Clinic and The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management in Colorado.
SERVING THE UNDERSERVED
Dr. Kwane Stewart
Dr. Stewart is the compassionate founder of Project Street Vet, providing care to pets of the unhoused community.
ADVANCING DIVERSITY IN ANIMAL HEALTH
Dr. Niccole Bruno
Dr. Bruno brings a sense of belongingness in veterinary medicine to people of different backgrounds through educational programs in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
2022 and 2023 Together for Pets Recipients
Pioneering Industry Change
Dr. Cherice Roth
Dr. Cherice Roth has changed the possibilities of veterinary care access with her work in telemedicine while also inspiring future generations of veterinarians by writing a children's book featuring a powerful message.
inspiring diversity
Dr. Terrence Ferguson & Dr. Vernard L. Hodges
These barrier-breaking founders of Critter Fixers Veterinary Hospitals showcase and inspire diversity in a predominantly white profession.
serving displaced pets
Dr. Jon Geller
Dr. Geller has helped thousands of pets of people experiencing homelessness — serving both pet and owner with care, compassion and dignity. He has since expanded his mission to serve displaced pets in Ukraine.
saving vet’s lives
Dr. Melanie Goble
Dr. Goble is dedicated to helping improve the wellbeing of struggling veterinarians. She co-founded Not One More Vet (NOMV) — a non-profit designed to help the issues of suicide and mental health in the veterinary profession.