Patrick Welch

About

We’re reimagining how veterinary teams learn, grow, and adapt at Ethos. We’re boldly shifting from traditional models, creating deeply personalized, connected, and continuous learning approaches that move the profession forward. 

Working across clinical learning and innovation, we’re shaping how teams build skills, develop confidence, and apply knowledge in real time. 

Together, we’re building competency-based approaches that support clinicians at every stage of their careers, making learning more relevant, practical, and integrated into everyday work. A big part of that is exploring how technology, including AI, can support teams in the moment, not just in formal training. 

My career began in clinical practice as a veterinary ophthalmologist, but over time I found myself drawn to teaching, building, and exploring new ways to move the profession forward. That path led me to pursue an MBA and transition into medical leadership, where I’ve focused on connecting education, innovation, and real-world clinical application. I’m also the founder of VetBloom, a digital learning platform used across the industry, and currently serve as President-Elect of the Association for Veterinary Informatics. 

I care deeply about helping people find where they thrive—creating environments where teams can grow, learn from one another, and build confidence in their work. 

Outside of work, I live outside Boston with my wife, Kris, our daughter, and our two Golden Retrievers, Sirius and Paczki. I enjoy cooking, traveling, and brewing my own beer.

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