About Us

VANE is a network of veterinarians, business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry experts supporting innovation in the animal health field.

Since 2021, VANE has been proud to offer funding, support, and mentorship to veterinary and animal health ventures in numerous sub-sectors of the industry.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Meet our leadership team, focused on building a healthy vibrant organization to advance VANE’s mission.

To contact our team, connect with them on LinkedIn.

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    Natalie Marks, DVM

    CEO Executive Committee
    Member

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    Ira Gordon, DVM, DACVR

    COO Executive Committee
    Member & Founder

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    Peter Glassman, DVM

    Executive Committee
    Member & Founder

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    Stacie Ward

    Group Administrator Executive Committee

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    David Haworth, DVM, PhD

    Executive Committee Member

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    Lauren Holtvoigt, DVM

    Executive Committee
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    Steve Kirton

    Executive Committee Member

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    Michael Podell, DVM

    Executive Committee Member

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Our Mission Shows Who We Are

Direction

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Through support of innovation and entrepreneurship that will disrupt the marketplace and improve conditions for pets, pet parents, veterinary practices and clinical teams. Our members get a unique view of the leading edge of our industry, the opportunity to shape its direction through supporting specific ventures and help other animal health professionals develop as angel investors.

Connection

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Through our relationships with each other and with new and established organizations providing for ongoing professional development and discovery of new opportunities.

Funding

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Through direct investment in early stage ventures, providing support for these ventures and their entrepreneur founders and generating meaningful investment returns for members.

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