PetVivo Holdings, Inc., a biomedical device company focused on innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals, has appointed Jaime K. Pickett, DVM, MBA, to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Pickett brings more than 20 years of experience across animal health, veterinary operations, corporate strategy, business development and product commercialization. She currently serves as Chief Medical Officer of EQUUSIR USA and as Advising Chief Medical Officer and board member of Alexander International Innovations, where she provides clinical, regulatory, commercialization and strategic guidance for emerging healthcare and animal-health technologies.
Between 2023 and 2026, Dr. Pickett held several leadership positions at Hannah Pet Hospitals, including Chief Executive Officer, President, board member and Chief Strategy Officer. Previously, she served as Chief Veterinary Officer and Senior Vice President of Pet Paradise and Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary, NewDay Veterinary Care.
During these roles, she helped oversee veterinary and operational strategies across more than 55 pet resorts and veterinary hospitals in more than 15 states. Her background also includes veterinary practice ownership, multi-site expansion, mergers and acquisitions evaluation, and telehealth implementation.
Dr. Pickett holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, an MBA from St. George’s University and a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. She also completed the Global C-Suite Program through Wharton Executive Education.
She joins the Board following the resignation of Diane Levitan. PetVivo said the Board will continue with six directors.
