Dava Souder has proudly worked in veterinary medicine for 12 years. Starting in reception, she quickly advanced to working in the treatment room. With a background in emergency medicine, Dava has worked from the east coast to the west coast, always looking for the next opportunity. For the last 6 years, Dava has been able to be apart of management teams, and in 2016, she joined the VCA family where she was the technician supervisor for VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital. After a short break, she returned to VCA where she was given the opportunity of co-hospital manager

Dava is always excited to help develop those who have a passion for animals, working hard to cultivate her team wherever she goes. As a current student in the Penn Foster vet tech program, she continues to learn and grow herself, while helping aspiring staff alike. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dava enjoys teaching about entomology, hiking, and spending time with her husband. They look forward to their new puppy in November 2018.