In this episode, host Julie Lawless and industry insider Dr. Beatrice Vos speak with Dr. Natalie Marks, a nationally recognized veterinarian, board member, chief veterinary officer, strategic advisor and CEO of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network of Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Natalie shares how VANE is helping early-stage animal health companies access smart capital, strategic guidance and a growing network of veterinarians, executives, investors and industry experts.

She also discusses what VANE looks for in founders, where she sees momentum across the Animal Health investment landscape, and why stronger collaboration can help bring meaningful innovation to veterinarians, pet parents, producers and animals faster. #AnimalHealth #Veterinary #Pets #Innovation #Investment #StartUps

And as always, our Insiders (Dr. Beatrice Vos, Joseph Harvey and Julie Lawless) give you their hot takes – this time on investing and investment in Animal Health.

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About Stonehaven Transactions

With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth.   

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S&P Global Animal Health Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business.  🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/  LinkedIn: Joseph Harvey

Recorded live at AHNTI-EU 2026 in London, this episode of Animal Health Insider features Rob Kelly, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Merck Animal Health. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rob shares his perspective on leading at global scale, why livestock and aquaculture may be bigger growth opportunities than many realize, and how technology is transforming Animal Health.

From vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to data, wearables, and connected solutions, Rob offers a sharp look at where innovation is headed next. He also talks about people-first leadership, gives his take on what the next generation should focus on, and the personal discipline that keeps him performing at a high level.

If you want insight from one of the industry’s most experienced global leaders at one of the largest Animal Health companies, tune in with us! #AnimalHealth #Innovation #Livestock #Technology

About Animal Health Insider   🎧 Animal Health Insider brings you behind the scenes of the animal health industry with insights from the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping what’s next. Subscribe today!  Learn more.

About LawlessComms

Ready to build industry influence and engage employees through strategic communications made for Animal Health? We’re here to help.

🌐 https://www.lawlesscomms.com/

LinkedIn: JulieLawless

About Stonehaven Transactions

With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides small and large life science companies and investors through buy-side or sell-side transactions, license deals and commercial collaborations, ensuring value maximization, a seamless process, optimized synergies, and long-term growth.

🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/

LinkedIn: DrBeatriceVos

About S&P Global Animal Health

Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business.

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LinkedIn: JoeHarvey

Recorded live from AHNTI-EU 2026 in London, this episode of Animal Health Insider features Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, Executive Director of HealthforAnimals, in conversation with Julie Lawless. Together, they dig into the biggest issues shaping Animal Health today, from disease pressure and regulatory hurdles to One Health, innovation, diagnostics and the fight to better communicate the industry’s value to the world. #AnimalHealth #OneHealth #VeterinaryMedicine

About HealthforAnimals HealthforAnimals is the voice of the animal health industry and an advocate for the fundamental role of healthy animals in improving global wellbeing, sustainability and prosperity.

🌐 Learn more: https://healthforanimals.org/

About Animal Health Insider 🎧 Animal Health Insider brings you behind the scenes of the animal health industry with insights from the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping what’s next. Subscribe today!  🌐 Learn more: https://www.lawlesscomms.com/podcast/

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Stonehaven Transactions  With decades of commercial and legal experience in M&A and other transactions in the animal health sector, Stonehaven Transactions guides life science companies and investors through buy-side and sell-side transactions, licensing deals, and commercial collaborations.  🌐 https://sc.group/transactions/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beatrice-vos-4184201 

S&P Global Animal Health  Beyond the headlines, S&P Global Animal Health provides expert insights for your animal health business.  🌐 https://www.spglobal.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-harvey-08109916