Vivian Wright L.A.S.S.O. President

Founding President, L.A.S.S.O. (2005-2013, 2023-Present)

Starting in 1987 in Reno, Nevada, Vivian Wright brings more than three decades of expertise in veterinary business

and the business of animals, combined with extensive nonprofit leadership experience, to her work with L.A.S.S.O.

and the Elko animal welfare community.

For over 38 years, Vivian has served as an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Representative, building

relationships with veterinarian clients nationwide. She has been a consistent presence at major veterinary conferences, including the AVMA national, WVC, AAEP, & AABP.   

Vivian dedicated 12 years to shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals at the UC Davis School of

Veterinary Medicine, where she developed  a curriculum and consulted third and fourth-year veterinary students on

business management and career development.

Nonprofit experience spans multiple roles and organizations, including:

·Planned giving consultant for UNR College of Business, Sierra Nevada College, Ronald McDonald House Charities,

Sierra Planned Giving Council.

·Co-founder of the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

·Founder of the Community Foundation of Elko County

·Co-founder of L.A.S.S.O., where she continues to advocate for the animals and communities of Elko County

Through L.A.S.S.O., Vivian has channeled her business acumen and passion for animal welfare into transformative

projects, including the Dumke/Weeks Spay/Neuter Clinic, which helped the Elko Animal Shelter achieve its No-Kill