| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vernard Hodges |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | September 3, 1970. As of 2024, he is around 54 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Wife / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 1 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| Who is Vernard Hodges married to? | Currently, Vernard is happily married to Kimberly Hodges. |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
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.
I love the show and Drs Ferguson and Hodges. Their love of their profession is so evident in all they do…the best part of their show is introducing kids to veterinary medicine as a potential career. What an awesome pair!
I started watching Critter Fixers last year. I’m hooked! I’m fascinated by the variety of animals they treat. I like the way the doctors explain how they diagnose a problem and what their plan is for treatment. I also enjoy watching all of their techs assist the doctors at work. Dr. Hodges and Dr.Ferguson are knowledgeable, professional, empathetic and funny. I can tell that they love their work and truly care about their patients. Keep up the good work.
I love their show, watching it right now. If Dr Hodges wife is jealous, I think she would tear up some of those women hugging her man..they seem to get along great. I watch Dr Pol, Dr Blue and his two co workers. Critter Fixers has been my favorite. Keep up the good work guys. God bless you all.
Why don’t we ever see their wives? They show their mom but never the wife!
I am totally in love with Critter Fixers.
Drs. Hodges and Ferguson are one “dynamic dual” team. I love to see the different animals that they care for. They are so humble and willing to help all animals, big and small. It’s awesome to watch black veterinarians perfecting their craft. Absolutely awesome.
As long as Critter Fixers is on, I’m going to watch.:)
Why aren’t their wives ever shown on TV? Their children have been shown multiple times.
I love Drs on Critter Fixers. I live in Alabama. I lost my dog due to age 18 small mixed dog. They are amazing and their love and knowledge of critters. So happy and proud to see them on TV.
I love to watch them oh so much…they are a wonderful vet pair.
You are so awesome. You are blessed and so beautiful ❤
These guys are the best vets I have ever seen. Their ability to treat any animal is awesome. Love how much they like each other as well.
I came across Critter Fixers and fell in love with the show. The vets are very caring, and professional and really love their “babies”. I also love their camaraderie. I hope their shows stay around for a very long time.
I love Critter Fixers, the doctors and their staff. My family has learned a lot from this show to say the least. The doctors do a lot for the community and help to bring in future vets. So glad they are sponsoring those who need the help.
Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges are the best. I can’t watch them enough and I record each episode so that I can watch them over and over. I am an animal lover and live in Chicago!
Vernard,
If you ever venture into San Diego I would love to meet you two.
Love this show. Both vets have a lot of knowledge. Great show. My problem is remembering which channel they are on.
Love the show and if I lived in GA I’d take my dogs to them!!!
I watch Critter Fixers all the time, along with other Veterinary shows. Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson are so excellent at what they do, plus they have a great sense of humor, and even more important to me is they are great huggers. I am a hugger myself if the person or persons want to be hugged. A hug can sometimes say more than words. I have a deep and abiding love for ALL critters, big and small!
My husband and I have a 6 yr old Bernese Mountain Dog and three rescued cats, all from the same litter and all different in looks which are 12 yrs old today. As long as I have a vision, I will continue to watch Critter Fixers. One can learn a lot from watching this program.
I love Critter Fixers…it’s a good show! Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr Hodges are the best!
My husband and I are seniors and thoroughly enjoy Critter Fixers! Our love of animals enabled us to adopt three abandoned kitties – Emma, Sarah, and Eevee. We admire your and Dr. Ferguson’s ability to treat animals of every shape and kind with respect. We will continue to watch your show – it keeps us healthy along with our 3 furballs!