Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the skilled professionals who care for animals with expertise, empathy, and heart. Today we’re celebrating Bridget Haese, Senior Manager of Veterinary Services at HSSV—a leader who has built her career on compassion, collaboration, and the courage to take big leaps. A nontraditional start—and a bold leap Bridget didn’t take the typical … Read More
Pets & People: Veronica’s Heart for Healing
HSSV is joining in the nationwide celebration of Veterinary Technicians for Veterinary Technician Week—a time to recognize the skilled professionals who care for animals with expertise, empathy, and heart. This week, we’re spotlighting two of our incredible veterinary technicians who bring that dedication to life every day. Meet Veronica Rivas. For as long as she can remember, Veronica has been … Read More
Opening Doors to Care: HSSV’s New Community Pet Clinic
In Silicon Valley, access to veterinary care hasn’t kept pace with the growing need. Rising costs and the stress of living paycheck to paycheck mean that even basic care can feel out of reach. The love people feel for their pets hasn’t changed, but access to affordable treatment hasn’t always kept up. That’s why Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is … Read More
Pets and People: Naadia’s Journey into Veterinary Medicine
“To hear a vet or, even a tech, say “Oh this? We got this.” are words a lot of shelters want to hear. I work with a team that is full of heart and confidence. There is no animal that we don’t go the full mile for… to be a part of a team that can really do it all … Read More
“Tenacity and Joy”: Riley’s Story
Kitten Riley was born with a neurological condition—but that didn’t stop him. What happened next will melt your heart.
Rebuilding with Resilience: Our Fire Recovery Journey
In the aftermath of the fire, major changes to our operations had to be made for us to continue our work – including creating temporary office space for staff whose work areas were impacted by the fire, moving most animals in our care into foster homes, and relocating service areas for Medical and Community Services…
Celebrating 95 Years of Innovation
This year marks the 95th anniversary of our organization – and to celebrate reaching this milestone, we hope you’ll enjoy this walk down memory lane as we reflect on the evolution of Humane Society Silicon Valley since its humble beginnings in 1929.
Breaking Down Barriers: How HSSV is ‘Changing the Game’ by Shaping the Future of Shelter Medicine
We caught up with Kristi Mack, HR Director to find out how HSSV is training the next generation of veterinary professionals to help close the gap on a nationwide shortage, all while breaking down barriers to build a more equitable and inclusive shelter medicine industry. How would you describe HSSV’s strategic priority of ‘Changing the Game’ to someone who’s … Read More
The Next Generation in Shelter Medicine
There is a growing nationwide shortage of veterinary professionals. HSSV is changing the game by training the next generation in Shelter Medicine.
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