Dr. David Goodnight to speak during Summit Session I: The Pet Healthcare Experience

The Urban Animal industry is changing. Consumers can now access everything from merchandise to health care in real-time, online. Pet health insurance and healthcare providers are attempting to maintain a focus for pet families by offering models catering to simplicity, cost effectiveness and quality. 

Dr. David Goodnight, a long-time urban animal advocate conceived of and designed a Planned Wellness model for Nestle Purina which other organizations are now emulating. Partners in Wellness is a turnkey software solution for veterinarians to create and offer customizable wellness programs to their clients without the administrative constraints associated with billing and the tracking of service delivery. 

Will the choices in healthcare afforded by these new programs satisfy clients who visit a veterinarian less frequently and can access everything, anytime, anywhere online? Will urban animals continue to have a role with low income/special needs households or will they become objects for an elite group that can afford higher healthcare costs? 

During the 2013 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies Facts & Evidence Session I: The Pet Healthcare Experience, Goodnight will explore these uncertainties and help guide industry leaders to success and understanding. 

Goodnight brings more than 35 years experience in several areas of the Urban Animal industry including Health & Wellness, insurance, consulting and research.

2013 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies

16-19 October

Lake Louise, Alberta

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Summit 2013 Agenda Announced

Urban Animal thought leaders will be focused on the pet experience this October.

Thursday morning will showcase six Innovations from the Regional Innovation Showcases across the continent last April. Members of the Urban Animal program voted these six innovations as the most note worthy in North America.

Three of the Urban Animal industry’s leaders with global recognition for their subject matter expertise will bring their unique perspective on the pet experience. Program elements include: The Pet Healthcare Experience,presented by Dr. David Goodnight; The Pet Dilemma, presented by Betsy Banks Saul; and, Challenges of the Pet Experience, presented by Dr. Brenda Bonnett.

  

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Encouraging a more mindful pet owner, understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by the Urban Animal industry and defining a more positive pet experience is the goal of Summit 2013.

“We need to put the 'PEOPLE' back into the industry mission to create healthy communities for people and pets," said Larry Evans, CEO, PetLynx Corporation.

  

The 2013 Friday Forum requires diligent listening, openness to other values/beliefs and the discipline to create an industry consensus. 

Among the Summit Alumni and 2013 Delegates are the brightest minds of the urban animal industry. As an industry leader and executive thought leader, you are cordially invited to participate in the 2013 Summit*.  

  

2013 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies

Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta

16 - 19 October 2013

  

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Get the facts, have YourSAY™, move the industry.

*Delegate positions are determined on a first-come first-served basis.