Veterinarians Share Experiences Through Immersive NOBIVAC® Global Exchange Program
Program Offers Opportunities to Collaborate Across Countries
MADISON, N.J., September 11, 2015 – Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) is proud to announce the return of the NOBIVAC® Global Vet Exchange Program. Twenty-four veterinarians from eight countries will have the opportunity to visit clinics across the globe and share their knowledge and experience in veterinary care.
This year, talented veterinarians from the United States, Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, China and Japan will participate in the program by immersing themselves in each other’s clinics for one week. During this time, the veterinarians will be able to observe and discuss new approaches to patient care and clinic management, helping them identify best practices that they can bring home. To share the experience with a wide audience of veterinarians, the participating veterinarians will document their trips through blog entries and videos on vetexchange.nobivac.com.
“The NOBIVAC Global Vet Exchange is an incredible opportunity for international collaboration,” said Dr. Eleonor Shelburne from Northampton Veterinary Clinic, a participant in the program from Northampton, MA, USA. “I look forward to discovering the similarities and differences between my host clinic and my own practice, and believe the experience will spark important discussions that can benefit both.”
In 2014, ten veterinarians participated in the inaugural year of the NOBIVAC Global Vet Exchange, representing the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China and Japan. One of the participating veterinarians, Dr. Roeland Wessels of Nijmegen, Netherlands traveled to Japan through the Exchange.
“In the almost twenty years that I’ve been a veterinarian, this was absolutely one of the most remarkable weeks in my professional career,” said Dr. Wessels. “My number one observation from my week in Japan would be that we are more similar than we are different, because our profession is the same – it’s all about the bond between animals and humans.”
“With the NOBIVAC® Global Vet Exchange, we aim to facilitate connections that will have a lasting impact on companion animal wellbeing,” said Ingrid Deuzeman, director, Global Marketing, Merck Animal Health. “While participants will see firsthand how animal care differs from country to country, we hope they will also discover how veterinarians worldwide are united by one common mission: to advance the health of animals.”
To learn more about the NOBIVAC Global Vet Exchange and learn how you can participate in the exchange, visit vetexchange.nobivac.com.
About Merck Animal Health
Today’s Merck is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, is the global animal health business unit of Merck. Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals™, Merck Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. Merck Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.merck-animal-health.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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