Our Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Todd Kopit, our Chief Veterinarian, volunteered his services through the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (“SCVMA”) at city and county sponsored vaccine clinics for over 20 years. His long history of working in many facets of animal health and welfare is noted below in his Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Kopit’s experience, love, and compassion for all animals and his dedication to help pets and their owners is unparalleled.
Curriculum Vitae of Todd L. Kopit, DVM
EDUCATION, ACCREDITATION & LICENSES
Loara High School Graduate
Cypress Junior College, AA Degree
Oklahoma State University, Residency & BS Degree in Animal Science
University of the Philippines Veterinary School
Oklahoma State University Veterinary School, DVM Degree
California Veterinary License
USDA Accreditation
DEA License
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition, LA County Dept of Public Health, Animal Services Division
California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC)
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Companion Animal & Feral Cat Sterilization Programs
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation – Domestic, Exotic & Wildlife
Shelter Management
Zoonotic & Parasitic Diseases
Animal Dentistry
Disaster Preparedness, Rescue & Emergency Response
Instinctual, Habitual & Induced Animal Behavior
Legislative Issues re: Animal Welfare, Endangered Species & Environment Preservation
POSITIONS HELD
Owner / Sr. Veterinarian, Stanton Pet Hospital, Orange County, CA
Emergency Veterinarian, Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic
Relief/Associate Veterinarian, Orange County, CA
SCVMA Sponsored Public Rabies Clinics Coordinator & Field Volunteer Veterinarian
SCVMA Secretary, OC Chapter
SCVMA Treasurer, OC Chapter
SCVMA Vice President, OC Chapter
SCVMA President, OC Chapter
CVMA Board of Governors
CVMA Grievance & Liaison Committee
CVMA Disaster Response Coordinator, Section G
CVMA Disaster Relief Response Coordinator, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
U.C. Davis Liaison for the New Generation Committee
Orange County Animal Shelter Advisory Board (Orange County Animal Care)
Interim Chief Veterinarian, Orange County Animal Shelter
Interim Director of Veterinary Services, SPCALA (Long Beach & Hawthorne facilities)
Chief Veterinarian, Healthcare & Emergency Animal Rescue Team (fka: Society for California Veterinary Vaccine Care)
