Meet Purina's Pet Experts
Purina has a robust team of pet experts ranging from veterinarians and nutritionists to behaviorists and other specialists. Our pet experts strive to help pets live their best lives through quality nutrition and innovation.
Dr. Kurt Venator, Purina Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Kurt Venator has worked with Purina for over 15 years and currently serves as the company’s Chief Veterinary Officer. He works with veterinary schools and clinics across the country to enhance the role of nutrition in pets’ lives. When not at work or volunteering with clinics in underserved areas of his community he is happily busy with his family, including three sons and three golden retrievers.
Our Featured Experts
Veterinarian
Dr. Callie Harris, Veterinary Communications Team
Dr. Callie Harris is a Purina veterinarian who is passionate about emergency medicine and critical care for pets. When she's not working with veterinary teaching hospitals as part of her job at Purina, she continues to care for pet patients near her home in Atlanta.
Veterinarian
Dr. Emily Cross, Professional Engagement Team
Dr. Emily Cross is a Purina veterinarian and self-professed cat lover. She specializes in small animal nutrition and dermatology and continues to practice on weekends near her home in San Diego.
Behavior Scientist
DR. RAGEN T.S. MCGOWAN, PET BEHAVIOR & WELFARE
Dr. Ragen McGowan is a research scientist at Purina specializing in the study of animal behavior and the human-animal bond. Her work helps us better understand the way that pets think, act and feel.
Our Other Experts
Dr. Gail Czarnecki-Maulden,
Research Nutritionist
Dr. Jason Gagné,
Veterinary Technical Communications
Dr. Janet Jackson,
Research & Development
Dr. Brian Zanghi,
Molecular Nutrition Group
Dan Smith,
Research & Development
Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj,
Research & Development
Dr. Sandra Lyn,
Global Pet Behavior & Welfare
Dr. Annie Valuska,
Pet Behavior & Welfare
Alex Johnson,
Senior Designer & Animal Enrichment Specialist
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