- National Veterinary Associates named Laura Tortorella and Tina Hunt, PhD, to its Board of Directors.
- Tortorella currently serves as CEO of AccentCare and brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience.
- Hunt is a former executive vice president at IDEXX Laboratories with expertise in diagnostics, AI-driven innovation, and global commercial operations.
- NVA says the appointments support its long-term growth strategy and commitment to advancing veterinary care.
- The company operates more than 1,300 veterinary hospitals, equine practices, and pet resorts across North America.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointments of Laura Tortorella, CEO of AccentCare, and Tina Hunt, PhD, former executive vice president at IDEXX Laboratories, effective immediately.
According to the company, the additions strengthen the board with expertise spanning healthcare operations, animal health diagnostics, corporate strategy, and governance as NVA continues to grow its network of veterinary hospitals and pet care facilities.
Healthcare and Animal Health Expertise
Tortorella currently leads AccentCare, a national provider of home health, hospice, palliative, and personal care services. Her career includes more than 20 years of experience overseeing complex healthcare organizations, with leadership roles in operations, supply chain, pharmacy, laboratory services, analytics, and post-acquisition integration.
Hunt spent more than two decades at IDEXX Laboratories, where she helped grow the company’s diagnostics business through product innovation and the introduction of AI-enabled diagnostic platforms. Her background also includes global operations, commercial strategy, supply chain leadership, and public company board experience.
NVA Chairman Ken Burdick said the appointments align the board’s expertise with the company’s long-term strategic priorities as the veterinary sector continues to evolve.
Chief Executive Officer John Bruno added that both executives will help support NVA’s goal of making veterinary care more personal, accessible, and connected for pet owners while strengthening care delivery across every stage of a pet’s life.
Supporting Long-Term Growth
Tortorella said she was drawn to NVA’s opportunity to expand access to high-quality veterinary care while supporting veterinary teams. Hunt cited the company’s commitment to clinical excellence and its vision for creating a more seamless experience between veterinary practices and pet families.
NVA operates approximately 1,300 locations across North America, including general practice, specialty, emergency, and equine veterinary hospitals, as well as pet resorts.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
