Rob Pace joined PetSmart in 2025 as Senior Vice President, Veterinary Health Services and President, PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS), where he oversees PetSmart’s veterinary services offerings including Banfield and the PVS franchise, as well as the Vet Health Services team. 

Prior to PetSmart, Rob served as Chief Operating Officer at Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), a leading outpatient physical therapy clinic with over 200 locations. During his tenure with PRN, he played a significant role in growing the organization from 90 locations to over 220 in a five-year span, and transformed the organization’s care models to adapt to the shifting healthcare and treatment guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

First Job: Rob’s first job began at a soft-serve ice cream shop, where he learned the value of exceptional customer service.

Education: He attended Ithica College in New York where he earned both his bachelor’s in clinical sciences and a Master of Science in physical therapy. 

Hobbies: Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and are proud pet parents to Diamond the Maltese. He also enjoys staying active in his free time by working out, water skiing and wake surfing. On game days, Rob can be found cheering on his favorite NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles.