Quite simply
The heart and soul of AVP is the veterinarians and veterinary professionals we partner with. Our leadership team strives to be the scaffolding you need to build your practice to what you’ve always dreamed it could be.
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Meet the AVP Team
Dzmitry Miranovich – Co-Founder and CEO
- Former investment professional at The Carlyle Group, with over $400 billion of assets under management.
- Extensive experience investing in multi-location healthcare service companies, including investments in several veterinary consolidators.
Bill Wagner, DVM – Co-Founder and COO
- Extensive experience as a veterinarian in small animal general practice.
- Founded a specialty pet care product brand, Doc Wags.
- Received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University and his Bachelors of Science in physics from Boston College.
Tedd Trabert – Director, People & Success
- Tedd has 25 years of experience in the Human Resource Field, including roles as the former strategic People Leader for the nation’s most recognizable names, such as Home Depot, USAirways, Continental Airlines, and Jetway Airport Services.
- Tedd’s expertise in multi-location, multi-state networks include the nation’s best community health network, Florida’s largest network of urgent care clinics, and the largest international family law firm.
Lisa Smogar – Controller
- Lisa brings to AVP a strong background in corporate accounting with 17 years’ experience in the Dental Service industry.
- She has many years of managerial experience and expertise as a Finance Controller analyzing and developing financial information.
- Lisa brings input to the company’s business strategy, planning, and financial reporting.
- Graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in accounting.
Jocelyn Davis – Director of Veterinary Operations
- Over 22 years of experience in the veterinary profession across general practice, large animal, non-profit, de novo start up, and specialty veterinary medicine arenas, with 14 years of experience in multi-site operations.
- Extensive knowledge and special interests in animal welfare, employee engagement and retention, process automation, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and analytics.
- Creating community outreach partnerships with local animal welfare organizations to keep pets in their homes after adoption, and developing technology to facilitate efficient workflows are my passion projects.
Deanna Mercurio – Talent Acquisition Manager
- Deanna brings to the Success Center an exceptional record of demonstrated success in veterinary talent acquisition. Her strong background in marketing, social media, and brand management aides her in successfully onboarding veterinary staff.
- She creates a positive candidate experience from phone screen to offer through her genuine relationship building and her authentic rapport with each candidate.
- Deanna received her Bachelor of Arts from Manhattanville College with a focus on Communication Studies and Management.
Nick Ciccone – Partnerships and Acquisitions Associate
- Extensive M&A experience from the veterinary consolidator world.
- Joined AVP with a strong background in corporate finance, data analysis, customer service, and a love for all animals.
- Nick says that his photography lessons are an extension of his ability to find beauty in all things. Through Nick’s eyes, numbers tell a beautiful story for AVP.
- Holds a Bachelor of Science from Siena College with a focus on corporate finance and investments.
Andy Wihelm – Veterinary Sourcing Specialist
- Andy brings 4 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer to AVP, specializing in connecting organizations with top-tier talent.
- Andy received his Bachelor of Science from Bellevue University. His degree is in Human Resources Management, which gives him a unique perspective on talent acquisition.
- He is passionate about animals and has a special bond with his furry companion, Chester, who influenced his career choice in the veterinary industry.
Aira Kei Fronda – Bookkeeper/AP Specialist
- A seasoned accountant with six years of hands-on experience, brings to AVP a unique blend of expertise cultivated across international borders.
- With a global mindset, she has made effective contributions to a manufacturing company in the Philippines, played a key role in a leading healthcare company based in Singapore, and successfully managed diverse clients based in the United States.
- Aira’s proficiency lies in the intricate domain of Accounts Payable, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions.
- Aira holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Polytechnic University of the Philippines.