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.
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Our Commitment to People, Pets and Planet
We believe the passion for pets is universal. To better serve our diverse customers across our 1,500 Pet Care Centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals and 1700+ weekly Vetco vaccination clinics, we are intentional about bringing the skillsets and experiences that help us meet the needs of all pets and pet parents. From attracting bilingual talent needed to serve multicultural market segments to leveraging a variety of perspectives to help us innovate in a competitive and changing industry, we know diversity and inclusion are critical business drivers to help Petco meet the needs of all pet families.
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Planet
- Began transitioning in-store habitats from fluorescent to LED bulbs, resulting in energy savings.
- Reduced energy usage by more than 4 million kWh through our lighting curtailment program.
- In 2024, our recycling initiatives diverted nearly 400 tons of plastic from landfills.
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People
- Provided career or skills-related training to 98% of all employees.
- Sponsored more than 150 scholarships through our Petco/Penn Foster Scholarship Program and Latinx Veterinary Medical Association.
- Nearly 600,000 hours of training delivered to pet care center partners.
- Over 40% of General Manager and District General Manager positions filled by internal promotions.
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Pets
- Reunited more than 100,000 pets with their pet parents through Petco Love Lost.
- Helped save nearly 7 million animals through adoptions in Petco pet care centers.
- Distributed more than 3.2 million free vaccines to pets via Petco Love.
- Invested nearly $410 million in lifesaving animal welfare work.
- Helped more than 4,000 animal welfare partners.
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