Amber Hopkins, DVM, cVMA, CCRT, DACVAA

Amber Hopkins, DVM, cVMA, CCRT, DACVAA serves as vice president of medical operations for Thrive Pet Healthcare, as well as national specialty director of anesthesia & analgesia and chair of the National Specialty Directors. She is board-certified in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and holds advanced certifications in veterinary medical acupuncture, canine rehabilitation, pain management, and extracorporeal therapies.

Hopkins brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to her role, including 7 years as a full-time anesthesiologist and pain specialist in a large specialty and emergency practice in San Diego, California, and 4 years as medical director and anesthesiologist for a multi-service specialty, emergency, and primary care organization in Colorado. She also served as a regional medical director prior to joining Thrive Pet Healthcare.

In her current role, Hopkins supports and mentors veterinary leaders across the Western US to build thriving hospital cultures, support financial growth, and develop clinical excellence. As the national specialty director of anesthesia & analgesia, she also leads organization-wide training with a focus on anesthesia, patient safety and pain management. These efforts ensure her teams deliver exceptional medical care and a superior experience for every client.