Christine Witzmann

Susan Oehlers

Denise Abel

Julia Harry

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.​  

Board of Directors ​

• Christine Witzmann
• ​Susan Oehlers
• Denise Abel​
• Julia Harry​

​Operations Manager

• Lori Kauffman​

​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. 

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