Postdoctoral candidates at a Maine pharmaceutical college will soon have the opportunity to enhance their veterinary pharmacy skills, thanks to Covetrus. The animal-health technology company has partnered with the University of New England’s (UNE’s) College of Pharmacy to introduce its hands-on advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) program to the school. “We are thrilled to add Maine-based UNE to our growing roster of university partners,” says program creator Jennifer O’Grady, Pharm.D, RPh, vice president of pharmacy services and pharmacist-in-charge for Covetrus. “The animal health sector is rapidly growing as a result of pets becoming more integrated as members of the family unit. At Covetrus, we are committed to helping prepare a new generation of pharmacists with the tools and knowledge to improve the health care of animals through cohesive collaboration with veterinarians.” The curriculum offers practical experience with veterinary pharmacology, as well as other topics, such as the application of pharmacy law in veterinary hospitals and clinics. Students also will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a new Covetrus pharmacy, located near the UNE campus. “Student-centered learning is at the core of our pharmacy program and the Covetrus AAPE curriculum complements our approach,” says Robert McCarthy, dean of UNE’s College of Pharmacy. “We look forward to partnering with Covetrus… to further develop our students and present them with exciting opportunities within the growing animal-health sector.” UNE is the sixth institution to adopt Covetrus’ APPE curriculum, joining Creighton University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Midwestern University, Texas Southern University, and the University of Arizona.
