Speaker bio page for Julie Heade

Bio

Julie leads environmental sustainability across North America for Mars Veterinary Health, including Banfield Pet Hospital, BluePearl, and VCA. In her role, she drives Mars’ Sustainable in a Generation plan through national program rollouts and close collaboration with individual hospitals and Associates. She focuses on piloting and scaling initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, limit waste, and promote responsible pharmaceutical stewardship, helping veterinary teams make a positive impact on the planet. Julie has15 years of experience in veterinary medicine, with roles spanning communications, industry relations, corporate social responsibility, and nonprofit leadership.