AAHA

The American Animal Hospital Association will announce Nancy Soares as president of its board of directors at its annual conference in April.

“The AAHA staff is excited to welcome Dr. Soares as our new incoming president for 2016-2017,” Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, chief executive officer of AAHA, said. “Dr. Soares is a strong and sharp leader for AAHA; we are proud to have her leading the AAHA Board of Directors in 2016-2017.”

Soares earned her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 and her bachelor’s degree from Temple University in 1987.

A Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris is awarded only by the University of Pennsylvania. It is the equivalent to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

In 2007, after working as an associate veterinarian for five years, Soares established her own practice, Macungie Animal Hospital, where she serves as owner and medical director. Her practice became AAHA accredited in 2008, took home the AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year Award in 2013 and has grown to include five full-time veterinarians.

Macungie Animal Hospital also offers an educational lecture series, youth activities and shadowing opportunities for those interested in animal medicine.

Soares has been published in the “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” and has served as a lecturer for multiple veterinary conferences.

The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization that accredits companion animal practices throughout the United States and Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine.

The Board of Directors is responsible for providing strategic vision for AAHA to promote the growth and betterment of veterinary medicine.

Soares’ presidential term will begin April 3.