National Veterinary Associates Launches “Advancing Veterinary Medicine: Our Stories”
New mini-documentary series explores how expertise, access and mentorship shape veterinary care.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2026 - National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a leading North American pet health care system, today launched Advancing Veterinary Medicine: Our Stories, an original mini-documentary-style series that follows the exceptional veterinary professionals whose knowledge, curiosity and commitment are moving veterinary medicine forward.
Pet families see the results of their animals’ care, but rarely the people, expertise and collaboration behind it. Filmed across NVA's health system, the series premieres with three episodes and offers a closer look at the experiences, discoveries and defining moments behind progress in veterinary care.
“Some of the most important advances in veterinary medicine start with a question that comes up in everyday practice,” said John Bruno, Chief Executive Officer. “This series gives veterinary professionals across our health system room to tell those stories in their own words.”
The opening stories spotlight:
- When The Mentor Scrubs In
Sean Aiken, DVM, MS, DACVS, Veterinary Surgeon, VSH Sorrento Valley, San Diego, California
A board-certified surgeon and former Visiting Investigator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Aiken built his career on complex orthopedic cases. Now he is focused on training the surgeons who will take them on. - When The Signs Don't Add Up
Baye Williamson, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), Veterinary Neurologist, VERC Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. Williamson is Hawaii’s only veterinary neurologist, bringing specialized expertise to an island community. Her story explores what access to that care can mean for pets and the people who love them. - One Patient, A Continuum of Care
Lauren Wertheimer, DVM, General Practice, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey
Dr. Wertheimer works across general practice, emergency and critical care, where long-standing patient relationships help teams respond as a patient’s needs change. Her story shows how diagnostics, specialist collaboration and treatment can come together under one roof, often within a single day.
The first three episodes are available now on NVA’s YouTube channel. Watch Advancing Veterinary Medicine: Our Stories and learn more at www.nva.com/advancing-veterinary-medicine.
About National Veterinary Associates
National Veterinary Associates is a community of over 1,200 hospitals and pet resorts across North America, including general practice veterinary hospitals, specialty and emergency hospitals, pet resorts and equine veterinary services. NVA is committed to giving pets and the people who love them more quality years together. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
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