As President of VCA Animal Hospitals and a second generation veterinarian, VCA’s support for A Better World For Pets™ – that is, taking care of the future of veterinary medicine – is deeply personal to Dr. Todd Lavender. His time with VCA started when he was a practice owner in Atlanta. During his 17+ years at VCA, Dr. Lavender’s leadership roles have spanned Operations, Recruiting and Medical Operations. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Eastern Hospital Operations, Regional Medical Director, Recruiting and Professional Relations Director, and Senior Group Vice President for VCA’s Eastern Division of hospitals.
With more than 30 years of experience in the field, today, Dr. Lavender leads VCA’s 35,000 talented Associates in the U.S., Canada and Brazil. He is a Board Director for VCA Charities, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping pets in loving homes. Dr. Lavender is leading VCA’s exploration of how to build a more resilient profession and bring veterinary care to new communities, together with organizations like VetSetGo and the Atlanta Humane Society.
Dr. Lavender received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Georgia, home of the 2021 College Football National Champions. He and his wife live in Los Angeles with their dog, Dooley.
