About Us
Proactive, Personalized Care: Keeping Your Pet Healthier for Longer.
Better care for your pet starts with a simpler, stress-free experience. No more scheduling weeks in advance, rearranging your life for an appointment, or rushing through a consult that leaves your questions unanswered. Pet healthcare shouldn’t feel complicated or hurried, and now, it doesn’t have to be.
Long Run VIP Pet Care is rethinking the way you care for your furry family members. Our concierge approach ensures personalized, proactive care that prioritizes your pet’s health and your convenience. We work with veterinarians to provide accessible and comprehensive care, all while empowering you to make informed decisions for your pet's health. With Long Run, it’s about creating a partnership for long-term wellness, not just treating the problem when it arises.
Our Founders
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Dr. Dean McElwain
Non-Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Dr. McElwain brings over 35 years of healthcare experience as a recognized leader in concierge medicine, health coaching, and human performance. Formerly the CEO of Peak Health Consultants, he has guided numerous physicians and organizations in adopting the membership model of practice. Dr. McElwain holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a specialty in Healthcare Administration from Simmons College and is a proud parent to Rocket and Lucy.
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Sean Connolly
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Sean brings over 35 years of expertise in marketing and business development, with leadership roles at top Fortune 100 companies like Intel and Best Buy, as well as subscription-based businesses such as XM Radio and Castle Connolly Private Health Partners. With nearly a decade of experience in membership-based primary care medicine, Sean is a seasoned professional who balances his career with his role as a proud dog dad to Jake, his 3-year-old English Setter rescue.
Kimberly Artley
Director of Pet Longevity and Wellness
Kimberly Artley is a globally celebrated Author, CEO of PackFit Dog Training and Behavior, Founder of the PackFit Academy digital learning school, contributing writer for "Animal Wellness" magazine, and a leading authority on canine health and behavior. She brings over 20 years of health and behavioral expertise, and is known as the "Mary Poppins of Dog Training". Her unique and unconventional "both ends of the leash", holistic approach has been consistently described as "life-changing" and "absolutely transformational."
She’s currently putting the finishing touches on her highly anticipated new book:"The Human End of the Leash: Dog Training’s Missing Link"; and when she's not guiding clients or writing, she's enjoying life with her human and canine family, and fostering dogs in need.
Our Mission
To optimize pet healthcare through a concierge approach that emphasizes longevity, proactive care, and personalized attention while fostering a sustainable and fulfilling career for veterinary professionals.
By prioritizing the health of pets and the happiness of their caregivers, we create a balance that enhances the lives of both.
