NAVC named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list

NAVC has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, an annual recognition for U.S. companies with strong workplace culture across in-person, remote, and hybrid settings. In its June 2 announcement, NAVC said the honor followed an employee survey run by Quantum Workplace and a benefits audit, with 507 companies recognized this year. CEO Gene O’Neill said the nonprofit’s culture emphasizes open forums, staff feedback, and professional development. The Orlando-based organization is a nonprofit best known in veterinary medicine for VMX, VetFolio, its media brands, and advocacy work. (navc.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this is less about a workplace accolade in isolation and more about the health of one of the sector’s biggest education and media organizations. NAVC plays an outsized role in continuing education, industry convening, and professional communication, so signs of staff stability and investment can matter for the consistency of programs, events, and resources that clinics rely on. The recognition also fits a longer pattern: NAVC says it has been named an Orlando Sentinel Top Workplace every year since 2017. (navc.com)

What to watch: Inc. says the full 2026 Best Workplaces honoree list will be published on Inc.com in late June 2026, which should provide more context on NAVC’s peer group and category placement. (incmagazine.zendesk.com)