Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation
Christine Jenkins, DVM, DACVIM
Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Animal Health,
in Madison, New Jersey.
Dr. Jenkins received a DVM from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University in
1984. She completed an internship at the University of Florida and a residency at the University
of Tennessee in small animal internal medicine. Dr. Jenkins received certification as a
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), and is a past president
of the ACVIM Foundation Board of Directors.
Dr. Jenkins leads the Veterinary Medical Services group which is responsible for customer
service and product information, adverse event reporting, and pharmacovigilance. As Group
Director, she is responsible for scientific affairs of the company staff, strategic partnerships with
U.S. colleges of veterinary medicine, and supports other key stakeholders in the industry. Dr.
Jenkins also directs the American philanthropy and corporate social responsibility strategy,
which includes reinforcing all important efforts, including scholarships and support programs.
Dr. Jenkins has over 16 years of experience in the animal health industry. Prior to joining Pfizer
Animal Health, she was Director of Academic Affairs of the Global Business Channel at Hills Pet
Nutrition, where she was responsible for the support of all American Veterinary Medical
Association accredited colleges of veterinary medicine and veterinary technician programs. Dr.
Jenkins began her career in the animal health industry with Pfizer Animal Health Technical
Services, and was Technical Director of Regulatory Affairs at Merial before joining Hills.