Exciting News: McKee-Pownall Equine Services Joins Altano Group North America

To our valued clients,

We are excited to share the news that McKee-Pownall Equine Services has officially joined Altano Group North America. This new partnership will allow us to continue providing our clients and patients with the exceptional care and customer service MPES has built its reputation on while utilizing the vast international resources of Altano Group.

Who is Altano Group North America?

Altano Group is a global network of veterinary clinics and practices, each managed by a lead veterinarian and supported by a team of members providing support in finance, HR, and operations. The group emphasizes autonomy in its clinics and facilitates collaboration and knowledge transfer through regular meetings, within North America and internationally.

Why did MPES join Altano Group?

Over the past two decades of practice, the McKee-Pownall Equine Services team has grown and evolved significantly. Joining Altano Group offers us an exciting opportunity to collaborate with international counterparts and participate in educational opportunities. Altano Group shares our values of employee care, cutting-edge education, and delivering excellence to our clients and their horses. Our vision for the future is not just to deliver great care but to continuously enhance our capabilities.

What does this new partnership mean for MPES clients and patients?

In short, nothing changes. You’ll continue to receive the same great care from MPES vets, techs, and customer service team members. Over time, we may host international guests (and spend time abroad) for professional development opportunities for our employees and members of the group. We will continue to evolve our practice with new service offerings and strive to stay at the cutting-edge of veterinary care to look after you and your equine partner for years to come.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

-Drs. Melissa McKee, Mike Pownall, and Maggie Turner