Resurge named Top Business of the Year by IAOTB

Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Rehabilitation, LLC has been selected as Top Business of the Year for 2026 by the International Association of Top Businesses and will be honored at the group’s December gala in New York City. The recognition spotlights the veterinary practice’s specialty care, expanded rehabilitation services and founder Dr. Dena Lodato’s role in the field.

Why it matters: - The award gives Resurge national visibility in a competitive veterinary care market. - The honor recognizes a practice focused on specialty surgery, rehabilitation and advanced pain management for pets with complex conditions. - The recognition also spotlights Dr. Dena Lodato’s leadership and the practice’s role in veterinary education and community service.

What happened: - The International Association of Top Businesses selected Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Rehabilitation, LLC as Top Business of the Year for 2026. - IAOTB will honor Resurge at its Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. - IAOTB will feature Resurge in its annual global business spotlight.

The details: - Resurge was founded in 2021 and is led by Dr. Dena Lodato, Founder and Medical Director. - The practice provides care for orthopedic, neurologic and soft tissue conditions. - Services include advanced diagnostics, surgery, pain management, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. - Resurge also offers orthopedic and neurologic surgery, fracture management, soft tissue procedures, underwater treadmill therapy, Class IV laser therapy, custom bracing, kinesiology taping, shockwave therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, herbal therapies and advanced wound care. - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used for select orthopedic, neurologic and postoperative conditions. - The practice hosts externships for veterinary students to support hands-on learning and professional development. - Dr. Lodato also works with rescue organizations, humane societies and animal shelters and serves as president of the Florida Parish Veterinary Medical Association.

Between the lines: - IAOTB positions the award as a selective honor, saying companies are hand-selected through a nomination and vetting process that reviews reputation, operational success, market influence and community involvement. - Stephanie Cirami, president of IAOTP and IAOTB, said Resurge reflects the values the organization looks for in a Top Business of the Year honoree. - The recognition extends beyond clinical work and signals that community involvement and professional training are part of Resurge’s public profile.

What's next: - Resurge will be honored at the gala in December 2026. - The practice is inviting media and the public to learn more about upcoming initiatives through its announcement and company information. - IAOTB says the award will place Resurge in its global network of recognized professionals and businesses.

The bottom line: - Resurge is getting a high-profile nod that could strengthen its brand as a specialty veterinary practice with clinical depth, education ties and community reach.