Emanuel "Chip" Ponsford, III, DVM

Emanuel "Chip" Ponsford, III, DVM has a diverse work experience in the veterinary field. Emanuel "Chip" started their career as an Associate Veterinarian at Northeast Veterinary Clinic in 1980 and worked there until 1982. In 1983, they became the Owner and DVM at East Glen Animal Hospital, where they served for 24 years until 2007. During their time at East Glen Animal Hospital, they gained extensive experience in managing a veterinary practice. From 2007 to 2013, Chip worked as the Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital. In this leadership role, they oversaw the hospital's operations. In 2013, they joined Dallas/Ft. Worth as an Associate Veterinarian. Chip further expanded their career by becoming an Advocate of Lean in Veterinary Medicine for www.leanvets.com blog in 2015. Most recently, in 2022, they joined Innovetive Petcare as the Medical Director. This summary showcases Chip's extensive experience in various veterinary roles, highlighting their expertise in practice ownership, management, and leadership.

Emanuel "Chip" Ponsford, III, DVM completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Cum Laude degree in Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General from Texas A&M University in 1979. Emanuel "Chip" further pursued their education at Texas A&M University and obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1980.