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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Virginie Gaillard

Dr Virginie Gaillard obtained her pharmacy degree in 2004 and then completed a PhD in cardiovascular pharmacology at Lyon University in France. After 12 years in the pharmaceutical industry, leading pre-clinical research projects in multiple therapeutic areas, she joined Royal Canin in 2019. As part of Royal Canin’s global research and development team, Virginie leads the research programme dedicated to reproduction, birth and growth. Currently, she is investigating ways to tap into the wealth of knowledge obtained by those breaking new ground in the world of newborn and puppy health, looking to bring new answers to tackle pets’ unmet needs.

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