Zoetis Named a 100 Best Company for Working Parents by Seramount

For the tenth year in a row, Zoetis, the world leader in animal health, has been named one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for Working Parents. The recognition reflects Zoetis’ commitment to providing a culture focused on colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

“Zoetis means something different to every one of our colleagues. But the one thing that unites us is our purpose of nurturing the world and humankind by advancing animal care,” said Roxanne Lagano, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Global Operations. “We believe that providing inclusive, family-friendly benefits and a flexible work environment helps all of our colleagues thrive and connect with our purpose on an individual level, impacting animal health every day. We are honored to once again be named one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for Working Parents.”

Mary Bradley Named Zoetis’ Working Mother of the Year
As part of the 100 Best Companies recognition, Zoetis named Mary Bradley its 2023 Working Mother of the Year. Head of Colleague Experience Communications and mother to Mitike, 17 and Atirsaw, 15, Mary joined Zoetis two years ago and in a short time, has made a significant impact on the company’s brand and culture by leading the development and implementation of the employer value proposition recruiting brand and senior leader engagement strategy. Additionally, Mary is very focused on supporting the development of future talent through the Zoetis Internship Program, introducing college students to the animal health industry as they consider a career in communications. Mary is also a pet parent, offering a loving home to seven senior rescue dogs. “As a working mom, and pet parent as well, I feel a true connection to our purpose at Zoetis, and I am so proud knowing that I work for a company that does good for animals, the world, and its people,” said Mary. “This, along with the supportive culture and great colleagues, really helps me bring my best self to work each and every day.” Learn more about Mary here.

Dr. Kevin Esch Named Zoetis’ Working Father of the Year
Zoetis named Dr. Kevin Esch, D.V.M., M.P.H., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVP, its 2023 Working Father of the Year. After working as a veterinarian in private practice for several years, Kevin joined Zoetis in 2014 as a pathologist in Veterinary Medical Research and Development. Since then, he has held various leadership roles, most currently as Executive Director of Global Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Safety. A father to daughters, Gabriella, 18, Eva, 16 and Vivienne, 11, two of Kevin’s children have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a spectrum of chronic connective tissue disorders that requires an endless schedule of appointments in addition to an already busy schedule. “It would be impossible to manage a career and family without a true partnership with my wife Staci, whose sacrifices and coordination in managing these medical challenges is amazing,” said Kevin. Kevin also believes that his parenting experience has made him a more empathetic leader. “As leaders, we can all continue to improve our ability to meet our colleagues where they are -- in their roles, at a stage in a project, or on a particular day. More than anything, my experience parenting has helped me gain an understanding, at work and at home, of how to determine what is truly important, and where I should focus my energy,” he said. Learn more about Kevin here.