VCA Animal Hospital's Todd Lavender, DVM, Transitions to Role as Chief Transformation Officer for Mars Veterinary Health as Patty Wu Joins as New VCA President
LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCA Animal Hospitals, the global leader of comprehensive veterinary services and proudly part of Mars Veterinary Health, today announced the appointment of Patty Wu as president, effective May 2024. Patty succeeds Todd Lavender, DVM, who, following a successful 20 years at VCA, will become Chief Transformation Officer of Mars Veterinary Health.
- Patty succeeds Todd Lavender, DVM, who, following a successful 20 years at VCA, will become Chief Transformation Officer of Mars Veterinary Health.
- Lavender for many years, and throughout this time, he's encouraged our teams to lead in medical quality, spread the joy of our profession and innovate for our clients," said Doug Drew, president, Mars Veterinary Health.
- Drew continued: "I'm thrilled to welcome Patty to VCA and the Mars Veterinary Health family.
- Patty commented: "Over the past few years, VCA has expanded access to care, experienced amazing growth and stayed true to an Associate-first, pet-centric culture.