John Jaekle

John Jaekle, VMD, is an experienced veterinary professional currently serving as Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital, where responsibilities include managing strategic direction, financial performance, veterinary care quality, client service, and associate engagement. In addition to this role, John works as an Associate Veterinarian at Gap Veterinary Associates Inc, specializing in the assessment and treatment of large animals. Previously, John held the position of Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Chief of Operations at ARCTIC COMPANY, LLC, focusing on the development of targeted biopharma treatments. John’s extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry includes roles at AstraZeneca, where John was instrumental in driving significant revenue growth in oncology and gastrointestinal divisions. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, post-graduate studies in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Cornell University.