Delivering Value and Unparalleled Customer Care

Amanda joined the VOI sales team in September of 2010. She earned her B.A. in Spanish and Economics, locally, at Flagler College. She enjoys learning about fracture repair. Her goal at VOI is to learn about the product line and the various surgical procedures for which the implants are needed. She will also attend many future VOI conventions. Her family includes her husband Andrew, their son Russell and Shetland Sheepdog named Toni Q. Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is learning to surf.

Marcy began working at VOI in customer service in 2010. She loves living in a beautiful quaint town next to the beach and simultaneously touching people and animals on the global scale through the scope of VOI products and sales services. Born the youngest of seven children in Kentucky, their home didn’t have room left for pets. Since moving to Florida to attend college, animals have been an integral part of her life. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, and there she met her husband Kevin. Marcy continued her education at the University of South Florida with a Masters in Library and Information Science. She enjoys visiting her two brilliant and beautiful daughters who now attend UF, and cheering for her son playing high school basketball. Marcy earned her yoga teacher certificate in 2012. She practices down dog with her two dogs, a mutt Rowdy who lives up to her name and Sir Newton, a Brussels Griffon, who does not.

Fuji launched into the veterinary field in 2001 as the manager of a small animal clinic. She joined the VOI team in February of 2009 when they came to Florida. She loves developing a personal rapport with her customers. Her family includes her husband Mike, their daughter Jessica and two sons Shawn and Casey, daughter-in-law Liz and her two grandchildren Nick and Tyler. They spend their free time RV camping in the State Parks of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. A resident of North Florida for 26 years, Fuji still gets her kicks relaxing on the beach and watching the kids boogie board. Her pets include a mini Dachshund (Abbey) and gray Tabby cat (Rev).

Sue began working for V.O.I. in February 2012, after working for many years in customer service management. She lives with her husband, Dave, her 22 yr. old son, Ben, her 16 yr. old daughter, Mollie, a German Shepherd, Callie, and a 5 year old African Grey Congo, Sparky. Their other two children, Mattison and Savannah have moved on with lives of their own now. She spends her free time reading, crocheting, learning all about parrot behaviors and their special diet needs, and helping her husband run a BMX track in St. Augustine.

Chelsy joined the VOI staff in January 2013. She strives to grow within the company one order at the time. Because she loves helping people as well as animals she aspires to be a neonatal nurse and will be attending the University of North Florida. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her friends and staying active outdoors. Chelsy’s Shitzu, Zoey is as playful as ever despite her old age. She enjoys snuggling with her at night and watching the Bravo network.

One of our newest additions, Victoria joined the VOI team in February 2013. Her aspirations include studying to become a Zoologist. She was born and raised in Florida and enjoys taking walks through Florida’s lush wooded areas with her Cocker Spaniel Sammi, who acts more like a human than a dog. Her goal at VOI is to advance as much as possible by learning as much information as she can about the different products and what they are used for. Customer satisfaction is her number one priority.

Annette joined the VOI team in October of 2012. Annette is originally from Michigan where she Worked in the automotive industry for many years. She relocated to the Tampa, Florida area In 2006 when her husband’s employment was transferred. She worked in the pool Industry managing the Odessa office until her husband’s job recently transferred to St. Augustine. Outside of work, Annette enjoys gardening and spending the weekends Traveling to the Tampa area to visit family and friends.

Steve is a native Floridian and joined the VOI team in January of 2009. He values compassionate care for animals and for his first 4 years has enjoyed learning many of the facets of veterinary orthopedic surgery and utilizing the knowledge to fill the needs of VOI’s clientele and their patients. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2001 and received Florida Master Naturalist training through the University of Florida’s IFAS program in 2010. He loves life outdoors in nature and spending time with his girlfriend Karen and their 2 kids (Will 13 and Haley 15) and their Australian Shepherd Brody. When he’s not at work he’s usually found on a backwoods trail hiking and camping. He also loves fishing the waters of Florida but is quick to add “any live bait in my bucket knows my luck and that it will be safely returned home soon”.

As the grandson of Dr. Lionel Gendreau, and nephew of Claude Gendreau, DVM, Ms, DACVS, he feels fortunate to serve in the veterinary industry for a 3rd generation. Patrick was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. His beginnings at VOI can be traced back to 1992 at the inception of Claude's vision for what would some day be VOI. He is passionate about travel and learning about different cultures. French is his mother tongue; and he had the opportunity to live in Africa as a child. Developing friendships with international students during his college years, he found himself traveling to many international destinations. He decided early on to make an attempt at his luck in the United States, and had the opportunity to further his studies in Chicago, IL. His passion for tennis gifted him with the love at first sight of the woman who became the mother of his 3 little girls some 12 years ago. They spent 4 years living in northern Vermont where he had the privilege to volunteer on the fire department. Saint Augustine, Fl has been home for Lily, Lola, Noa-Lee, Rebecca and Patrick for the past 4 years. His daily battle is to keep a house free of kitty cats, puppies, gold fish and rabbits that all 3 daughters feel entitled to.

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Dr. Gendreau is the co-founder of VOI and the founder of Veterinary Specialty Center (www.vetspecialty.com). He has a long history of teaching and sharing his expertise with the veterinary community. Dr. Gendreau is an accomplished surgeon with decades of experience and works in diagnostics and treatment planning in the Imaging Center. His primary clinical interests are in orthopedic and neurological care. In addition to his work at the Veterinary Specialty Center, Dr. Gendreau has been an instrumental help in the design of the VOI product line.
Leading the way in specialized veterinary care
“When I founded the Veterinary Specialty Center in 1976, I intended for the practice to become the leading multidisciplinary referral center in the Midwest. Thanks to our outstanding team of veterinarian specialists and staff – and the partnership of our referring veterinarians – I think we lead the way in referral care. I know that we will always offer reliable, state-of-the-art and trusted care to the veterinarians, animals and owners who count on us.”
Enhancing quality of life for animals and their owners
“I think that for virtually every veterinarian, the driving force behind what we do is to enhance quality of life for animals. From treating a common health problem that requires specialized care to working on the most complex cases, I’m committed to restoring function for my patients and to working with their veterinarians and owners for the best possible results.“
Life outside veterinary medicine…
“I grew up with a Shetland pony and my love of horses has never waned. Now I breed, raise and train standard-bred horses. I also enjoy growing and maintaining ornamental trees. I try to stay fit and am a regular patron of the health club. My favorite sports are skiing, swimming, and an occasional match of tennis.