Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Penn's Veterinary School partners with NetJets to provide unique program
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 Dr. Ken Drobatz and Judge Judy Sheindlin, with Honey and Lulu.

Dr. Ken Drobatz and Judge Judy Sheindlin, with Honey and Lulu.

PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine announced today that it will collaborate with NetJets to offer its U.S. Owners access to quality veterinary care for their companion animals anywhere in the country.

To support this exclusive program, the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania commissioned a software development company to design and implement a program that allows emergency service staff to respond quickly to NetJets U.S. Owners. This software will be used in conjunction with existing data bases that have been modified to meet this need. The modified data base contains information on more than 500 veterinary emergency services in the country, including 53 emergency services employing board-certified critical care specialists. Now our emergency service staff can offer NetJets U.S. Owners immediate veterinary advice and referrals to the nearest available emergency care when they call from anywhere in the U.S. Other services include specialist consultations with NetJets U.S. Owners or their veterinarians, expedited appointments and a wellness visit at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The program covers dogs, cats and special species pets.

“We are pleased to partner with NetJets on this industry first program for veterinary care of companion animals,” said Barry Stupine, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. “It is gratifying to see that a company with NetJets’ excellent reputation understands the importance of the human-animal bond.”

“We recognize that many NetJets owners value their pets as family members,” said Richard T. Santulli, chairman and chief executive officer of NetJets. “NetJets is thrilled to offer our owners’ pets access to the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, one of the most advanced companion-animal teaching hospitals in the world.”

For more information on the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, please visit www.vet.upenn.edu/ryan.

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

NetJets

NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation solutions in the world. NetJets fractional aircraft ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a piece of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours’ notice. The NetJets programs worldwide offer the largest and most diversified fleet in private aviation, which includes 14 of the most popular business jets in the world. Access to the NetJets fleet is also available in the form of a short-term lease, sold on an all-inclusive, pre-paid basis in 25-hour increments, through an exclusive alliance with Marquis Jet Partners. NetJets, Inc. also offers aircraft management, charter management and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. More information on NetJets, the Marquis Jet Program and Executive Jet Management is available at www.netjets.com.

NetJets Management Ltd. and NetJets Middle East are affiliates of NetJets, Inc. The Gulfstream Large Cabin Fleet is operated by NetJets International. The BBJ is operated by NetJets Large Aircraft Company. All other aircraft offered by NetJets in the United States are operated by NetJets Aviation. All aircraft offered by NetJets in Europe are operated by NetJets Transportes Aéreos, SA. The Marquis Jet Card Program is operated by NetJets under its FAR Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. While the representations contained in this brochure are accurate, the actual terms and conditions are subject to the definitive agreements with individual NetJets Owners. NetJets is a registered trademark of NetJets Inc.