Wedgewood Appoints Stanley Howell as Chief Operations Officer to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence

SWEDESBORO, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wedgewood, the nation’s largest provider of compounded veterinary medications and pharmacy solutions, has appointed Stanley Howell as Chief Operations Officer. Howell brings extensive expertise in operations, strategy, and supply chain excellence, reinforcing Wedgewood’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and best-in-class service for veterinary professionals. Howell’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Wedgewood builds upon the momentum from VMX 2025, where the company showcased its expanded capacity, new formulations, and enhanced digital solutions—all designed to help veterinarians streamline patient care and optimize their practices.

Strengthening Operational Leadership to Support Veterinary Innovation

A certified Six Sigma and Lean Black Belt, Change Agent, and Organizational Business Designer, Howell brings extensive experience in process excellence and operational transformation. Before joining Wedgewood, Howell held leadership roles at Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis, and Merck, where he spearheaded strategic growth, scaled operations, and optimized supply chain performance.

Driving Efficiency and Growth for Wedgewood’s Veterinary Partners

As Chief Operations Officer, Howell will lead Wedgewood’s efforts to streamline supply chain operations, enhance service delivery, and support the company’s continued expansion into innovative pharmacy solutions, including the growth of the Blue Rabbit platform.

“Stan’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in scaling our operations to support Wedgewood’s next phase of growth,” said Alejandro Bernal, DVM, MBA, Chief Executive Officer. "With Stan on board, we are accelerating our ability to deliver the quality, reliability, and efficiency that veterinary professionals expect from Wedgewood.”

“I’m thrilled to join Wedgewood at such a transformative moment,” said Howell. “The company’s commitment to operational excellence and customer service aligns perfectly with my passion for driving efficiency and continuous improvement. I look forward to working with our teams to support veterinarians with the best possible pharmacy solutions, ensuring they can focus on what matters most—caring for their patients.”

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its Blue Rabbit platform simplifies patient care by providing fast and convenient prescription management and home delivery of compounded medications, commercial drugs, diets, supplements, and more—delivering a complete pharmacy solution that supports optimal patient care and improves practice efficiency. Wedgewood and Blue Rabbit serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and over one million animals annually.