Vernard Hodges Wife Net worth Age Birthday, Married, Family Son

Introduction :

• Dr. Vernard Hodges is an American veterinary surgeon, business owner, real estate entrepreneur, and reality television personality from Georgia.
• Quirky, intelligent, and compassionate, Hodges is committed to helping animals in need and serves as an inspiration for many African-American boys looking to venture into veterinary medicine.

Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :

• Vernard grew up in Fort Valley, Georgia, but was actually born in Norwalk, Connecticut.
• His parents owned a small farmhouse in Peach County, Georgia, and it was there where he developed a passion for caring for several animals like cows, goats, and dogs.
• Hodges was an only child and considered the farm pets to be like family.
• He is married and has a 19-year-old son named Vernard II (age as of 2024). The family has three dogs as well. Vernard II already has plans to follow in his father’s career footsteps as a vet.
• His son is interested in following in his footsteps of becoming a veterinary surgeon.

Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info

• Despite failing the ninth grade, Hodges graduated from Peach County High School in 1988. Later, he started attending Fort Valley State University on a summer scholarship, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fish Biology in 1993.
• After graduating, he spent some time living and working in India and Nepal as part of the Agency for International Development.
• Dr. Hodges also interned at the University of Mississippi in their Aquatics program and planned on venturing into Marine Biology. Later, however, he changed his mind after meeting a partner and fellow veterinary surgeon Terrence Ferguson.
• Vernard eventually switched career paths and graduated from the historically black university, Tuskegee University, with a Degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1998.

Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :

• Dr. Hodges’ career began in 1999 when he partnered with Dr. Terrence Ferguson to start the Critter Fixers Veterinary Hospital in Bonaire, Georgia. When it was opened, the hospital was a 1,000 square feet leasehold. It is now a 7,000 sq ft. hospital.
• After decades of treating several animals in Bonaire, the duo was approached by producers from National Geographic, who offered them an opportunity to document their journeys as veterinary surgeons. After Hodges signed this multi-year deal with National Geographic, he now hopes to reach out and educate more young people through his nonprofit.
• The Critter Fixers show was launched in 2019 on National Geographic.
• Hodges and Ferguson’s hospital currently treats 20,000+ animals each year.
• In addition to being a vet and reality tv star, Dr. Hodges is also the owner of several veterinary hospitals, and he also runs a real estate business comprised of multiple commercial and luxury properties.
• In 2018, Hodges published a book titled Bet on Yourself : From Zero to Millions. The book sold out quickly and was listed as the number 1 ‘Personal Finance Book’ on Amazon. Bet on Yourself : From Zero to Millions combines Hodges’ past autobiographical narratives mixed with his solid, accessible financial advice.
• Hodges also manages to take time out of his busy schedule to lend his expertise to various high schools, universities, and institutions that include Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia State University.
• Dr. Hodges has been a guest speaker at several schools in Georgia.

Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :

• In 2011, Dr. Hodges founded a charity foundation called It Takes A Village, which teaches young people useful business skills.
• Vernard has received many accolades throughout his career and is also part of his alma mater’s Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
• Today, Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital treats well over 20,000 pets per year.
• Dr. Hodges has a fish farm in his hometown of Peach County, where he raises and cares for Koi.

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