Veterinary Innovative Partners Appoints Local Healthcare IT Leader Rusty Strange as New Chief Information Officer
FRANKLIN, TENN. (October 6, 2025) – Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Rusty Strange as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
“We are excited to welcome Rusty to VIP as we continue to build a strong, forward-thinking leadership team,” said Chris Bishop, CEO of VIP. “Rusty’s deep expertise in healthcare IT and his long-standing commitment to innovation will be instrumental as we enhance our technology infrastructure to support scalable growth and elevate the experience for our veterinary teams.”
Based in VIP’s Nashville headquarters, Strange will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s technology strategy, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and driving an innovative digital strategy across the national footprint. He will also lead initiatives to implement IT solutions that support VIP’s long-term growth and the unique needs of veterinarians and their care teams across the country.
This appointment reflects VIP’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower veterinary professionals, streamline operations and elevate the standard of care for pets and their families. Earlier this year, VIP partnered with VetRec, a leading veterinary AI assistant, underscoring the company’s dedication to innovation in support of pet health.
Strange brings more than two decades of healthcare IT leadership to his new role. Most recently, he served as CIO of Regent Surgical Health. Previously, he spent 17 years in senior IT roles at AMSURG. Additionally, Strange is an active member of the healthcare and technology community. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Tennessee CIO Leadership Association and is a regular participant in organizations including Tennessee HIMSS, the Greater Nashville Technology Council and the Nashville Health Care Council.
“I’m honored to join a team that is so passionate about supporting veterinary care providers through innovation and operational excellence,” said Strange. “I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to build a best-in-class technology platform that empowers our network of hospitals.”
To learn more, visit vip-vet.com.
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About Veterinary Innovative Partners
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across 12 states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care. Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment. Visit our website vip-vet.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,Instagram and Facebook to learn more.
