Originally published by MaineBiz on May 31, 2021
Over the past few years Maine has sent a clear message to the tech industry that it is open for business. With new companies moving to the state and older companies growing and expanding along with this year’s downtown Portland opening of the Roux Institute, Maine is poised to take on a leading role in technology.
Covetrus Inc., formerly Vet’s First Choice, is another animal health-focused company. “We’re like the back office of the vet,” says Stacey Shirra, vice president of global talent management based in Denver. This is a new role for Shirra, who most recently held a similar position at Apple. She says as an animal lover accepting a job with Covetrus was an easy decision.
Shirra says that Covetrus also has entry-level positions and notes that even jobs in their distribution center come with a lot of technology these days and opportunities for advancement.
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