Thomas A Kile
DVM
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
About Me
Education:
2019: B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
2023: DVM, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman WA
Work Experience:
Private Practice
2023-2024: Veterinary Partner, PetSmart Veterinary Services Scottsdale, AZ
• Provided general practice care while contributing to operational and clinical strategy
2024-2026: Associate Veterinarian, GoodVets Paradise Valley Scottsdale, AZ
• Delivered full scope of small animal care
• Integrated emerging tech into daily workflows for better outcomes
Artificial intelligence interface in veterinary medicine
2022-2023: Founding U.S. Partner & Advisor, GekkoVet Scottsdale, AZ / Finland
(GekkoVet is an AI Diagnostic Startup)
• Helped launch U.S. operations of AI-powered veterinary diagnostics startup
• Led clinician onboarding, education, and early adoption initiatives • Provided clinical insight for product development and ethical deployment strategy
2025-present: Product Manager & Veterinarian, VetRec Scottsdale, AZ.
(VetRec is an AI-powered veterinary documentation platform)
• Leads product strategy and clinical architecture for an AI-powered veterinary documentation platform
• Bridges frontline veterinary workflows with engineering to improve SOAP accuracy, assessment synthesis, and clinical reliability
• Oversees template design, evaluation frameworks, and quality assurance to ensure evidence-based clinical output
Speaking Engagements:
Veterinary Schools
Sep 2024, How to empower teams. College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK
Jan 2025, The different types of AI in clinical practice. College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University. Glendale, AZ
Mar 2026, Leveraging AI in Veterinary School; How to empower teams; The different types of AI in clinical practice. College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Continuing Education
Jan 2026, Discussed AI in Veterinary Medicine with National Board. Veterinary Business Management Association
Jan 2026, Applying AI to real life veterinary medicine. Long Island Veterinary Medical Association, NY.
Leadership:
• 2020-22 National Marketing Director, VBMA
• 2021-22 President, WSU VBMA Chapter

