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Sally Clampitt
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Jeanne Olson, DVM
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Roy T. Scheller, Ph.D.
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Christine Witzmann
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Denise Abel
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Elizabeth Bailey

About Us
​Our Structure
  • ARVO was incorporated in 2012 as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. (IRS No. 45-4779560) 
  • We are a registered charity with the Alaska Department of Law.
  • We have no paid staff and are managed by a volunteer board of directors.  

Board of Directors and Officers  
  • Sarah T. Clampitt, President,  Director
  • Jeanne L. Olson, Vice President, Director
  • Roy T. Scheller, Ph.D., Treasurer-Secretary, Director
  • Christine Witzmann, Project Coordinator, Director
  • Denise Abel, Director
  • Elizabeth Bailey, Director

Our Vision
  • That rural Alaskan companion animals shall have access to effective and humane care.

Our Mission
  • To provide for a wide array of quality veterinary care, advocacy, and education for rural Alaskan companion animals.

Our Values
  • Compassion
  • Integrity 
  • Respect
  • Commitment 

Our Goals and Objectives
  • Reduce the overpopulation of unwanted puppies and dogs in remote Alaskan communities by providing a successful spay/neuter program.
  • Reduce the high incidence of dog bites to children in rural Alaska by humanely reducing the population of strays.  
  • Collaborate with other organizations, state and local agencies, and individuals, for the purpose of supporting our mission and enhancing veterinary care for rural pets and their people.