Melissa Cox

Melissa Cox currently serves as Vice President of Learning and Development at Mission Pet Health, a position held since May 2025. Prior to this, Melissa held various leadership roles at Southern Veterinary Partners from April 2019 to June 2025, including Director of Learning & Continuous Improvement and Regional Director of Operations. Melissa also worked at Banfield Pet Hospital from December 2009 to February 2019, where responsibilities included Field Director and Field Trainer & Learning Manager, overseeing operations and training across a multi-site region. Earlier experience includes roles as Office Manager and Client Service Coordinator at Banfield and as a Teacher at Artiste School Of Dance. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from Lindenwood University and an Associate's degree from St. Charles Community College.