The Farmer’s Dog has announced it will sponsor a veterinary nutrition residency at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, home to a leading veterinary obesity clinic in the U.S.
“Veterinarians have always been critical partners in helping us improve the lives of dogs, and sponsoring this residency program is one of the many ways we're putting real, tangible support to continue that partnership,” said Jonathan Regev, co-founder and CEO of The Farmer’s Dog. “We’re excited to work with a top-tier institution – like UT – to help equip veterinary residents with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to flourish and lead lasting progress in pet health. The Farmer’s Dog’s mission is to improve pets’ lives through minimally processed, science-backed food, and we’re proud to support the veterinary community that makes this progress possible.”
The two-year residency, developed by UT faculty, meets board eligibility standards set by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). The Farmer’s Dog will fully fund one resident’s training in clinical nutrition, with mentorship provided by UT faculty and Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® Angela Rollins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), and Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition).
“Programs like this are critically important to develop the next generation of veterinary nutritionists and leaders in animal health,” said Dr. Rollins. “The Farmer’s Dog’s support allows us to expand on crucial nutrition-based training opportunities while also elevating clinical practice and research standards in pet nutrition.”
“There’s been a lot more interest lately in the science behind fresh, human-grade dog food,” said Dr. Murphy. “This program lets a resident dig deeper into that research.”
The residency aligns with The Farmer’s Dog’s broader research initiatives, which include a $10 million investment in veterinary studies on hydration, metabolomics, relative supersaturation, and other pet wellness topics.
Applications are currently open for the residency at vetmed.tennessee.edu.
