Petco Medical Leadership Team

Shelly Ferris, DVM, Petco Chief Veterinarian, West

"At Petco, Vetco Total Care hospitals and Vetco Vaccination Clinics, a common mission drives us: to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and each other. I work to ensure our veterinary teams' voices are heard and that they have the support they need to provide the very best veterinary care possible to pets in their communities."

After graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, Dr. Ferris joined a national veterinary network as an Associate Veterinarian. As she became more engaged in the business and people-management aspects of veterinary medicine, she took on the role of Chief of Staff. Dr. Ferris then served as a Medical Director for over a decade, during which she was named Medical Director of the Year twice, before progressing to Director of Veterinary Quality.

Dr. Ferris joined Petco as Regional Medical Director in 2019 and now serves as Chief Veterinarian, West, where she excels as a dedicated advocate for veterinary wellness and autonomy. She's been a recipient of the Preventive Care Award and the Pawsability Award for Helping to Keep Pets and People Together. She takes pride in how Petco, Vetco Total Care and Vetco Vaccination Clinics are improving work life for doctors and paraprofessionals, reducing overall stress, and creating happier, healthier hospital teams.

Angela Silva, DVM, Petco Chief Veterinarian, Central & East

"Helping veterinary professionals maximize their growth and career potential, while providing our patients with state-of-the-art medical care, is my passion. I feel so fortunate to be a part of our unique ecosystem here at Petco and to help our doctors grow as medical and business leaders within Petco’s Vetco Vaccination Clinics and Vetco Total Care hospitals."

After graduating from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Angela Silva joined a private practice in New York as an Associate Veterinarian, where she honed her skills in diagnostic medicine and minimally invasive procedures.

In 2016, she joined a national veterinary network as Medical Director, discovering her enjoyment for teaching, mentoring, and leading teams with compassion, care and positivity.

Dr. Silva joined Petco in 2020 and has progressed from Area Medical Director to Regional Medical Director, and now serves as Chief Veterinarian, Central & East, where her dedication, expertise and passion for exceptional veterinary care continue to make a lasting impact. Throughout her career at Petco, she has received several awards, including VTC Doctor of the Year and the Petco Epic Elite Achiever Award, in recognition of her significant contributions to our mission of improving lives. She takes great pride in being part of this journey for pets, pet parents, and Petco employees.