CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Patterson Veterinary
and Voyce announce a strategic partnership to distribute
Voyce Pro™, a remote
monitoring service for canine patients that enables veterinary
professionals to monitor key vital signs including resting heart
rate, resting respiratory rate, activity, intensity of activity and
quality of rest. Patterson Veterinary is a key operational business
unit of Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) and i4C
Innovations (dba Voyce) is a subsidiary of Intersections Inc.
(Nasdaq: INTX), the creators of the Voyce Health
Monitor™ and the Voyce Pro Wellness Monitoring
Program™.
George Henriques, chief
commercial officer of Patterson Veterinary, commented, "We are
excited that the veterinarians we serve will now be able to offer
Voyce Pro, a state-of-the-art remote
monitoring technology, as we work toward our core mission of
providing the highest quality products and services to our
veterinary customers. Voyce Pro will
provide a new level of support to veterinarians in managing client
compliance and treatment efficacy. We are confident that this
agreement will further the goals of both companies to provide
comprehensive resources to the veterinary community in support of
animal welfare."
Patterson recently executed the
new partnership contract and will commence representing the Voyce
Pro Wellness Monitoring Program immediately. This agreement creates
new opportunities to broaden use of remote monitoring by any type
of veterinary practice, whether it is a single doctor, multi-doctor
or specialty practice. Voyce Pro is
particularly useful in monitoring treatment efficacy and client
compliance in cases such as osteoarthritis, pain, heart disease,
obesity and post-operative recovery.
"We are excited to partner with Patterson, a trusted leader in the veterinary
industry," said Michael Stanfield,
chairman and chief executive officer of Voyce, "and we look forward
to providing veterinary hospitals advanced technology that will
help to deliver excellent patient outcomes. The veterinary world
has shown strong interest in the objective and actionable data that
Voyce Pro offers, which has never
before been available. Both companies have shown a commitment to
expanding technology in the veterinary world and this partnership
illustrates that continued commitment."
About Voyce
Voyce is comprised of a diverse team of passionate individuals
committed to building a suite of unique products and services for
the companion animal market. As part of its comprehensive approach
to pet wellness, Voyce brings a new era of personalized care to
pets – where pet parents and veterinarians are empowered with
unprecedented insights and tangible information about the health
and wellbeing of each individual dog. i4C Innovations,
dba Voyce, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intersections Inc.
(Nasdaq: INTX) and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA. For more information, please
visit voyce.com.
About Intersections
Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) provides innovative,
information-based solutions that help consumers manage risks and
make better-informed life decisions. Under its Identity Guard®
brand and other brands, the company helps consumers monitor, manage
and protect against the risks associated with their identities and
personal information. The company's subsidiary Intersections
Insurance Services provides insurance and other services that help
consumers manage risks and achieve personal goals. The company's
subsidiary Voyce™ is a pet health monitoring platform and
information management service that collects, translates, monitors
and distributes wellness indicators to veterinarians and consumers,
including key vital signs like resting respiratory and heart rates,
quality of rest, activity and the intensity of that activity, and
caloric burn. To learn more, visit intersections.com.
About Patterson Veterinary
Patterson Veterinary is a leading distributor of consumable
veterinary supplies, equipment and software, diagnostic products,
vaccines and pharmaceuticals to veterinary practices.
About Patterson Companies, Inc.
Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) is a value-added
distributor serving the dental and veterinary markets.
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SOURCE Intersections Inc.