Putney Adds Experienced Industry Veterinarian to Lead Professional Marketing
Date: June 15, 2010
Portland, Maine—June 15, 2010— Putney, Inc., a rapidly growing pet pharmaceutical company, today announced that Nancy Zimmerman, DVM, DABVP, has joined the company as director of professional marketing. As the leader of communications with veterinarians and practice team members, Dr. Zimmerman will be responsible for the development and delivery of educational resources and medical support to Putney’s veterinary customers.
Dr. Zimmerman possesses a track record of delivering timely, relevant educational programs and resources to veterinarians. Prior to joining Putney, Dr. Zimmerman was the director of medical support at Banfield, The Pet Hospital, where she built and led the team that supported medical care at its more than 750 hospitals across the country. Dr. Zimmerman has also held positions as a medical advisor and senior medical advisor at Banfield, and previously owned and operated a small animal veterinary practice for five years.
“Dr. Zimmerman’s deep experience, passion for veterinary medicine and ability to communicate with other doctors will be invaluable as Putney develops and launches generics for frequently-prescribed companion animal medications,” says Jean Hoffman, president and CEO of Putney.
Veterinary generics are a relatively new solution that improves compliance by making the full course of treatment more affordable to pet owners. At the same time, these drugs increase practice margins. Dr. Zimmerman is eager to begin connecting with practicing veterinarians across Putney’s customer base of corporate practice chains, buying groups and large practices. “It’s important to get the message out that veterinary generics are safe, effective and deliver value to the patient, pet owner and veterinary practice,” said Dr. Zimmerman. Currently 94% of FDA approved drugs for pets lack generic equivalents. Putney’s pipeline includes products requested by veterinarians in the anti-infective, pain, parasiticide, anesthesia & sedation, and dermatological therapeutic categories.
About Putney
Putney, Inc.is a pharmaceutical company that listens to companion animal veterinarians and responds to their needs—making affordable drugs available, and developing products that address common concerns such as dosing and palatability. Putney empowers veterinarians with prescribing choices that allow them to pursue the best course of treatment for improved compliance, more satisfied pet owners and happy pets. Learn more at www.putneyvet.com.