About Clayton Mackay

Career veterinarian, twenty two (22) years Companion Animal Practice Owner of a multi-doctor generalist/specialty practice. Four (4) years in Academic administration of a veterinary teaching hospital and thirteen (13) years in industry.Forty eight (48) years of involvement in organized veterinary medicine, Past President of the American Animal Hospital Association, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, College of Veterinarians of Ontario, Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics. Want to continue to increase the visibility and importance of veterinary medicine to the public. Retired from Director of Veterinary Affairs, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada, Inc., Dec 31, 2009.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Talks for the veterinary community and / or the general public on subjects related to areas of interest and expertise. Currently speaking on Mental Health Concerns for Veterinarians and Veterinary Health Care Teams. Please refer to calendar for upcoming speaking engagements.

SPECIALTIES

Business consultant to veterinary practices, overview and history of the veterinary profession, global connections in the companion animal practice world.

CLAYTON MACKAY’S EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT
Clayton Mackay Veterinary Consulting
Veterinary industry
December 2009 – Present
Offer contract consulting in companion animal veterinary practice and/or consulting to veterinary industry partners.

DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY AFFAIRS
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada, Inc.
Public Company; CL; Veterinary industry
January 1997 – December 2009 (13 years)
Directed all Veterinary Relations to Canadian Veterinarians as well as contact with US company and major veterinary meetings in the USA.

DIRECTOR VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL
University of Guelph
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
January 1993 – January 1997 (4 years 1 month)

OWNER/HOSPITAL DIRECTOR
MacKay Animal Clinic
Veterinary industry
May 1970 – December 1992 (22 years 8 months)
Private clinical practice in Whitby Ontario

CLAYTON MACKAY’S EDUCATION

University of Guelph
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
1964 – 1970
Activities and Societies:
1966-1970 Omega Tau Sigma Fraternity (President 69-70)
University of Guelph Students Union (VP 1968)

Canadian Veterinary Students Association (founding President 1968)

CLAYTON MACKAY’S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Avid golfer

Interests: physical fitness, golf, reading

Groups and Associations:
Ontario VMA, Canadian VMA, American VMA, American Animal Hospital Assoc., Vet Partners, Toronto Academy, College of Veterinarians of Ontario, Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics, World Small Animal Veterinary Association
Honors and Awards:
  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce, Business Person of the Year 1989
  • Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year 1990
  • Massachusetts S.P.C.A. & American Humane Education Society Veterinarian of the Year 1995
  • Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Veterinarian Appreciation Award 2002/3
  • Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists Association Appreciation Award 2006
  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association CVMA Industry Award 2007
  • Canadian Animal Health Institute Leadership Award 2009
  • Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Golden Lifetime Membership Award 2010
  • Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine Honorary Life Membership 2011
  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Honorary Life Membership 2014
  • Western Veterinary Conference Recognition Award 2015
  • Western Veterinary Conference Recognition Award 2015