Dr. Pam Nichols is the immediate past President of the American Animal Hospital Association, having served for the past 8 years on the Board of Directors. Since 1999 she has built and grown multiple successful veterinary hospitals and dog boarding/daycare facilities. The newest hospital is Animal Care Daybreak in South Jordan, Utah, which opened in November of 2019; the newest dog daycare, the Idaho Dog Park opened earlier that same year in Boise. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine at Colorado State University in 1996 and became one of the first certified rehabilitation professionals in 2004. She is a master professional coach, supporting both individuals and teams around the country. Her simple techniques improve morale and help maintain positive culture in practices. Dr. Nichols is fluent in Spanish, conversant in Italian and is learning to speak French. An industry leader, she believes that life long learning, curiosity and positivity are the qualities that most determine success. She’s now since relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona and Wildcat Ranch where she can ride cutting horses and fly small airplanes year round.