Meet Dr. Heidi Gordon
Purina Applied Nutrition Director
Dr. Heidi’s Role at Purina
Dr. Heidi joined Purina in 2015 as a veterinarian at the Pet Care Center, and has since taken on expanded leadership roles across veterinary science and R&D, including senior veterinarian and principal veterinary scientist. In her current role as director of applied nutrition and claims development within R&D, Dr. Heidi supports product innovation, nutritional strategy and science-backed claims that advance pet health and wellbeing.
Notable Achievements
- Translates nutritional science into meaningful benefits for Purina pets and pet parents
- Supported the health and wellbeing of pets and served as a veterinary lead for several clinical studies at the Purina Pet Care Center
- Used applied nutrition to support a diverse range of species through the Animal Nutrition Internship at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Education
DVM, BS, University of Georgia
Animal Nutrition Internship, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Canine & Feline Nutrition Certification, Southern Illinois University
Meet Dr. Heidi’s Pets
Navy, Dr. Heidi’s big-eared sidekick, loves walks in the woods, belly scratches and tagging along with her at work. But his favorite moments are chasing the soccer ball in the backyard with his two human brothers.
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