We are dedicated to innovation and education to raise industry standards for animal health and performance. We nurture a culture of integrity, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving. Animals contribute in a major way to people around the world. Our passion for animals drives us to seek improvements for welfare, health, and performance.
Our Vision
Vetletics Team
Irina Perdew, DVM
Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
- Small Animal Veterinarian, graduated from NC State University Veterinary Medicine Program
- The visionary behind Vetletics™
- Completed: NC State University Andrews Launch Accelerator Program, National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Program
- Proficient in 4 languages
- Mother to two beautiful girls, Anatasia and Eva
- Dr. Perdew LinkedIn
Lauren V. Schnabel, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVSMR
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer
- Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery, NC State University
- Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute, NC State University
- Principal Investigator of The Schnabel Equine Sports Medicine Laboratory, NC State University
- NC State University Faculty Scholar
- 2020 Recipient of the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
- Research advisory committee for several foundations including the Morris Animal Foundation and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc.
- Enjoys riding dressage with her Lusitano gelding Gotico aka GoGo and spending time with her retired mare Nails and donkey Henry.
- Dog mom to two wonderful German Shorthair Pointers Paxton and True
- Dr. Schnabel LinkedIn
Matthew Breen, PhD CBiol FRSB
Co-Founder
- Professor of Genomics and the Oscar J. Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology Genetics in the Dept. of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
- 30 years experience in human and animal health research and is recognized internationally as a pioneer for his work in the space.
- Authored almost 200 scientific publications and is regularly invited to be a leading speaker and national and international scientific conferences.
- Recipient of numerous research and leadership awards, notably the NCSU Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, and nomination to the Research Leadership Academy.
- Dr. Breen LinkedIn
Mego Afek
Mego Afek is the world’s leading manufacturer of human compression systems. With more than 35 years of experience, Mego specializes in developing and manufacturing medical and aesthetic pneumatic compression systems for home care, clinics and hospitals.
Former Interns
Priya Allen
Priya Allen is a fourth year veterinary student in the mixed animal track at NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Allen is the Student Liaison to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. She also actively participates in veterinary mission trips with Christian Veterinary Mission. Ms. Allen became excited about Dr. Perdew’s vision for Vetletics after talking with Dr. Perdew at the 2019 Carolina Equine Sports Medicine Symposium. In summer 2020, Ms. Allen worked with Vetletics in research and in business development. Vetletics has been pleased with her work as a former intern. Ms. Allen has a passion for veterinary business, actively pursuing Veterinary Business Management Association certification and Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy courses. Ms. Allen is also pursuing certification of veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Allen passionately pursues veterinary business with integrity and innovation, seeking ways to make a difference in the lives of our animals that have such a huge impact on us.
Alex Grobman
Alex Grobman is a fourth year veterinary student with an equine focus at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Grobman has been riding horses and competing around the country for almost 20 years. She was the captain of the NC State Hunt Seat Equestrian Club as an undergraduate and still volunteers her time at their facility regularly. Ms. Grobman is currently the President of the NC State Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and functions as the manager of students working at the NC State Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center. Through her time as an equine-focused student, Ms. Grobman has developed a love for medicine and has future plans to commit to a rotating equine internship followed by a residency in specialty medicine. Ms. Grobman started to work for Vetletics during the summer of 2020 as a veterinary summer scholar student. She, along with Ms. Allen, spent time researching the prevalence of equine limb edema. Ms. Grobman has contributed well as a former intern in Vetletics through her research and product development efforts. She works avidly in different sectors of equine medicine to ensure that she learns the necessary skills to be a great clinician and offers exceptional care to all horses, from performance athletes to pasture pets.