Dr. Mike Cavanaugh
Secretary
Dr. Michael Cavanaugh is a veterinarian who has owned his own animal hospital, worked in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry and served as CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Mike is semi-retired now. During his practice years, he held numerous volunteer leadership and committee positions within AAHA. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine and feline) in 1996 and was re-certified in 2006. Dr. Cavanaugh has been recognized by institutions such as Kansas State University and the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association for his achievements in veterinary medicine. He formed Cavanaugh Veterinary Consulting, LLC in 2020, where he works with veterinary practices and companies in the animal health industry to help them achieve the greatest success possible.
Mike also works part-time at Second Chance Humane Society helping animals find forever homes.
Dr. Cavanaugh and his wife of 43 years, Beth, live in Montrose, CO. They share their home with two border collies, Holly and Seamus, and recently adopted a kitten named Mo. They have two adult children, Kevin who lives in Denver and Caitlyn and husband Andrew who live in Tacoma, WA. Mike is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, rafting and kayaking in the summer and skiing, snow shoeing and ice climbing in the winter. He is passionate about the Human-Animal Bond and how it enhances the quality of life for both people and animals.
