Our Story

From humble beginnings, VOI started with the knowledge and drive of several generations of Veterinary Specialists each leaving their own mark on the advancements in animal health and orthopedics.

Patrick Gendreau, MBA
President and CEO

Patrick is the grandson of Lionel, the co-founder and first vice-president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and nephew of Claude Gendreau.

 

“I feel fortunate to also be in a position to serve the veterinary profession. As a teenager I had the opportunity to work in Claude’s practice during the summer months before moving to Chicago from Montreal, my birth city. A few years later, I earned a MBA degree from the University of Illinois and joined VOI.”