Jill Brecklin has been dedicated to the field of veterinary medicine for over 20 years. With a passion for improving the lives of patients, clients, and teams, she began her career as a CVT at Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Peoria, IL after earning her degree from Parkland College in 2005. An ambitious individual, Jill always had a desire for leadership and eagerly took on the role of Practice Management in 2018. Her hard work paid off when she achieved her goal of becoming a CVPM in August 2022. In 2025, Jill became the new host for the VHMA’s Manager to Manager podcast series, where she gets to meet with fellow managers to discuss relevant topics and help others succeed in this challenging field. Transitioning from an employee to a management position was no easy feat, but Jill saw it as an opportunity to make a lasting impact on her team. By understanding their struggles and continuously striving for improvement in their work environment, she has been able to create a positive and enjoyable workplace. Jill takes pride in being a cheerleader for her team's successes and helping them learn and grow whenever challenges arise.

Dr. Marisa Brunetti graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in public relations and biology. She earned her degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, she went directly into private practice, spending eight years as a general small animal practitioner and learning shelter medicine. Marisa then spent a year as a regional medical director for a veterinary company in Texas, helping them to open over 10 veterinary clinics and hire over 15 veterinarians. In 2018, Marisa joined IndeVets as the founding Chief Veterinary Officer. She is credited with establishing the superior clinical guidelines for the veterinary staffing company. In her role she supports over 250 Associate Veterinarians' practice of medicine, nurtures partner hospital relations and does her part to improve the quality of life of veterinarians everywhere. She has helped the company grow from 10 doctors in one state to over 250 doctors in 33 states. She continues to practice veterinary medicine in IndeVets’ partner hospitals weekly. Marisa led the creation of IndeAcademy, IndeVets’ comprehensive professional and personal development program. Foundational to this program is the IndeVets RACE-certified General Practice Certification track, which covers 38 diverse clinical focus topics, with specialized certifications also offered in Preventative Medicine, GP Emergency, Endocrine Diseases, and Power Skills. Completion of this program earns participants 19 hours of CE credit. In addition to being a general small animal veterinarian, Marisa is certified in animal chiropractic and is interested in integrative medicine and pain management for all animals. She serves on the board of directors of Animal Lifeline, an animal rescue based in Warrington, PA, and the Penn Vet Alumni Board.

Dr. John Bryk is the Midwest, Southeast Coast Region practice Broker for TPSG. As a veterinarian, he understands the demands of our profession and strives to help his fellow veterinarians achieve their goals in private and corporate practice sales. With over 20 years of experience, I am able to negotiate the maximum value of your practice.

Dr. Angela Everett is a Scientific Services Veterinarian at Royal Canin in the Northeast, serving as a key nutritional resource for the veterinary community. Her passion lies in educating & empowering the veterinary community to maximize the use of nutrition to improve patient outcomes. Dr Everett is a graduate of UC Davis and spent 7 years in general practice in Denver, Colorado before relocating to Philadelphia, where she currently resides with her two cats, Gravy and Mango.

Mat Brost is VP of Marketing & Innovation at Dr. Elsey’s, where he focuses on advancing feline health and well-being. He works directly with Dr. Bruce Elsey, DVM, and Dr. Nathan Fastinger, Animal Nutritionist, to develop targeted solutions for feline health challenges. Mat’s expertise spans feline-wellbeing education, product development, and market strategy. His experience navigating complex retail landscapes and partnering with small-animal veterinary practices enables him to identify unmet needs. Actively engaged in industry events, public relations, and strategic partnerships, Mat drives innovation in supplements, solution-based litter blends, and specialized food formulations that always prioritize what’s best for cats.

Dr. Renee Streeter is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and currently works as the Senior Director of Animal Nutrition for The Farmer’s Dog. While working in general practice and clinical nutrition for several years, Dr. Streeter founded her own veterinary nutrition consulting company, which later merged with BSM Partners where she served as Principal Nutritionist for 6 years. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Cornell University before attending veterinary school at Ross University. Her clinical rotations were done at Cornell University’s college of veterinary medicine, where she stayed on to do her Clinical Nutrition residency.

Dr. Markovich is a board-certified Veterinary Internist with additional training in Clinical Nutrition. She integrates internal medicine and nutrition to improve outcomes for pets with chronic conditions. A graduate of Ross University (2008), she completed her internal medicine and clinical nutrition residencies at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Her clinical interests include urinary disease, infectious disease, and the nutritional management of chronic illness. Dr. Markovich has published extensively and currently practices in Robbinsville, NJ, where she helps pet owners make informed decisions about dietary strategies aligning with pet medical needs and client preference.

Dr. Joseph Wakshlag graduated from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and continued his training to become board certified in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition in 2008, in tandem with becoming a founding member of the College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2010. He also received his PhD in Pharmacology in the department of Molecular Medicine at Cornell University. He started his academic career at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 eventually becoming a Full Professor in 2019.

Dr. Brittani Jones is a board-certified veterinary surgeon and the Scientific Communications Manager at The Farmer’s Dog. She earned her DVM from The Ohio State University, completed an internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, and a surgical residency at Michigan State University. Her clinical background includes specialty surgery and mentoring interns and students. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences. Dr. Jones now combines her clinical expertise with a passion for scientific communication, helping to advance evidence-based, transparent pet nutrition.