In 1994, as a University of Houston Pharmacy student, Jennifer Gimon, took on the challenge of an independent research project that would lead to the founding of BCP Veterinary Pharmacy. Through her research, Ms. Gimon set out to determine whether an animal compounding pharmacy would be beneficial to veterinarians. The response to her concept was overwhelmingly positive.

Ms. Gimon further expanded her knowledge of veterinary medicine through hands-on experience with a pharmacy rotation at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. She combined this practical experience, the many valuable suggestions she received and her independent research to develop the framework for the first compounding pharmacy dedicated exclusively to the treatment of animals.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude, Ms. Gimon established BCP Veterinary Pharmacy. The fundamental goals at BCP are to compound those prescriptions that fill a specific pharmaceutical need, such as discontinued medications or custom dosages, and to focus on easier administration of medications. Ms. Gimon invented a treat-based chewable, VetChews®, which became an instant hit with veterinarians and pet owners alike. The veterinary community quickly embraced BCP’s unique approach to custom-compounded pharmaceuticals.

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy, based in Houston, provides quality medication and reliable service to independent veterinarians, numerous zoos and wildlife refuges across the U.S. Some of BCP’s better known clients include M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Zoo, Dallas Zoo, Brooklyn Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, New York Aquarium, The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, and Prospect Park Wildlife Center in New York. Large corporate clients and independent veterinarians can feel equally comfortable placing prescriptions for domestic and exotic pets with BCP since every prescription is tailor-made to fit the individual animal in need.

In 1998, Ms. Gimon was inducted into the American College of Apothecaries with Full Fellow status. She is one of the founders of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists, received the Ed Hunter Pharmacy Law Award and is a member of Rho Chi Society, Beta Omicron Chapter.