PetVet Announces Appointment of Eric Enderle as CEO

Founder Gino Volpacchio to transition to Vice Chair

WESTPORT, Conn., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PetVet Care Centers ("PetVet" or the "Company"), a leading network of veterinary practices across the United States, today announced that Eric Enderle will succeed founder Gino Volpacchio as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10th. Volpacchio will transition to a Vice Chair role.

Enderle brings over two decades of leadership in patient care to PetVet. He spent ten years leading CareSpot Urgent Care, first as COO and then as CEO, where he transformed the business from a 26-location operation in Florida to a network of over 115 locations in 9 states.

Under Volpacchio's leadership, PetVet has grown into a broad network of more than 450 veterinary practices in its pursuit to enable veterinarians and their teams to focus on delivering exceptional care to pets.

"We are grateful for Gino's exceptional leadership during the last thirteen years. As the driving force behind PetVet's culture of compassionate care, he has left a lasting impact on the company and industry, and we look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role as Vice Chair," said Max Lin, PetVet Board Member and Partner at KKR. "We are thrilled to welcome Eric to the Company and believe his track record and wealth of experience in elevating and growing patient care companies will be invaluable to supporting PetVet's continued evolution."

"Gino and the PetVet team have built something truly special, and I am excited and honored to join this incredible team of dedicated professionals that play such a vital role in the health and well-being of pets and their families," said Eric Enderle. "I see substantial potential for further growth as we build on this strong legacy of empowering our veterinary and support teams to provide compassionate, high-quality care to pets across the nation."

"It has been a pleasure to work with the incredibly talented and passionate PetVet team, and I am so proud of everything that we accomplished and built together," said Gino Volpacchio. "PetVet has a bright future ahead, and I look forward to working with Eric and the Board as we continue to take the company—along with our veterinarians, support teams, and care for pets—to new heights."

About PetVet Care Centers
PetVet Care Centers is a leading network of veterinary hospitals committed to compassionate, high-quality care for pets across the United States. PetVet owns and operates 450 General Practice, ER/Specialty and Equine hospitals in 39 states. It provides robust business support that empowers local doctors and leaders, enabling its practices to prioritize exceptional care for pets while upholding the unique values and legacy of the local hospitals.

SOURCE PetVet Care Centers