Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced its decision to sponsor four clinical nutrition residency programs for the coming year at The Ohio State University, the University of California, Davis, the University of Georgia, and the University of Tennessee. This initiative aligns with Hill's efforts to enhance veterinary nutrition and address the shortage of board-certified veterinary nutritionists in the U.S., which affects access to specialized care for pets with complex health needs.
Read More
To mitigate this issue, Hill’s is funding intensive, three-year residency programs that equip experienced veterinarians with the necessary training to become board-eligible clinical nutritionists. The goal is to integrate specialized nutritional care into veterinary practices across the country.
Dr. Chelsie Estey, U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, stated, "Investing in the next generation of veterinary nutritionists is fundamental to our mission of transforming lives through science-led nutrition. Each sponsorship creates a ripple effect that keeps nutrition top-of-mind and fosters excitement for the field. As these residents become experts, they remind their colleagues of nutrition’s importance and go on to train others, multiplying the impact of our commitment to building a stronger future in nutritional education for the entire profession."
The residency programs provide residents with practical experience, allowing them to work closely with university specialists to assess patients, develop diet-based treatment plans, and incorporate nutrition into veterinary care. In addition to the residency programs, Hill’s also sponsors a clinical nutrition internship program at Kansas State University.
Dr. Phantira Krisadasima, a Nutritional Resident at the University of Georgia sponsored by Hill’s, expressed, "This residency has been an incredibly meaningful opportunity to grow as both a clinician and a future veterinary nutritionist. Nutrition plays such an important role in the lives of both healthy pets and those managing illness, and I’m so grateful to be able to help patients and their families feel more confident about how they feed and care for their pets. Hill’s contribution to the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine has helped make this advanced training possible. I truly appreciate their investment in the next generation of board-certified veterinary nutritionists, and in my future within the profession."
This investment highlights Hill’s commitment to education and emphasizes nutrition as a vital aspect of veterinary medicine, fostering expertise and leadership within the field.