Dechra Demonstrates Commitment To Equine Health Market With Appointment Of Specialist Vet Alana McGlade

The equine team at Dechra Veterinary Products is expanding, with the appointment of specialist vet Alana McGlade. Alana, a graduate of Nottingham Veterinary School, joins Dechra as an Equine Sales Manager (ESM) working alongside fellow ESMs Hilary Gates and Vicki Dawson. The appointment is a strategic move by Dechra to further invest in its equine offer, expanding the team to deliver increased customer contact and targeted support for equine vets across the UK. Equine brand manager Emma Jennings said: “We have seen demand for our equine portfolio grow consistently and last year we established a dedicated team to support veterinary professionals in equine practice. This has been an extremely successful move and has been well-received by vets who have appreciated the wealth of experience and knowledge within the team. “Hilary and Vicki are extremely experienced ESMs and offer our customers excellent support. With the appointment of Alana as well, we can offer enhanced customer service and equine-specific technical support.” Alana, a keen equestrian and runner, who one day hopes to run in the London Marathon, worked in equine practice in Cheshire before moving into the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. When she's not at the yard with her Dutch Warmblood mare, Minnie Mouse, Alana is out working her cocker spaniel or in Manchester, where she volunteers with the Lifeshare charity, which runs a shelter for the homeless. She said: “I'm delighted to be joining the team at Dechra, and looking forward to working with the equine veterinary professionals and practices which Hilary, Vicki and the team support.” Hilary Gates is an Equine Science graduate whose studies focused on equine pharmacology, veterinary medicine and sports physiology. She previously worked as an equine veterinary nurse, working across theatre, lameness and critical care. She competes in dressage, combined training and show-jumping in her spare time and has a rescue greyhound which enjoys long walks in the hills. Vicki Dawson, also a former equine veterinary nurse with a degree in Equine Science, has spent the last nine years working in the animal health market. Away from the office, Vicki is a keen horse-rider whose passion is cross-country and who loves to spend time on the slopes, but admits her skills on skis are not as good as those in the saddle.

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