veterinarians of record
Jennifer C. Bennett, DVM, MS, CAWA
Licensed in both California and Washington state, Dr. Bennett is a 2008 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. She has worked as a shelter veterinarian in a wide variety of municipal and private organizations, developing shelter medicine and surgery programs, consulting with humane organizations, leading community outreach and HQHVSN clinics, and working with large-scale humane law enforcement cases. She has been leading a team of outreach veterinarians as the Director of Shelter Medicine Access to Care at the University of California Davis’ Koret Shelter Medicine Program since 2024. Dr. Bennett is passionate about supporting and mentoring shelter veterinarians and students, creating low barrier access to care programs, and identifying and removing bottlenecks in shelter programs to improve capacity for care. She lives in California with her husband, a son and daughter, 4 small dogs and a guinea pig.
Sarah “Bucks” Mantovani, DVM, MS
Licensed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Missouri, New York, South Dakota, and Washington, Dr. Mantovani completed her DVM degree at UC Davis and her Master's in Shelter Medicine through the University of Florida. She is currently a Field Veterinarian with the RAVS team, part of Humane World for Animals. In this role, she works with underserved communities expanding access to veterinary care and mentoring students who are interested in this type of work. Previously she was a Medical Supervisor at the ASPCA in NYC and a shelter veterinarian at the Seattle Animal Shelter where she helped to develop their novel shelter medicine program supporting their vision, “To bring exceptional in-house care to shelter animals and animals from the public through low-cost Spay and Neuter services for community members in need.” Dr. Mantovani lives in Arkansas, with her husband, 2 German Shepherds, named Leonidas and Valentina, a Norwegian Fjord horse named Toby and a cat named “It”.
What Sets Us Apart
Shelter-First Approach
Everything we do is built around understanding your needs and helping you succeed—through context-centered communication and best practices in shelter medicine. We listen and learn what your shelter needs to succeed.
Long-Term Relationships
We’re not just here for the now. We love creating lasting relationships with our shelter clients and transitioning with them over time. Ideally, we reach that day when a VORR is no longer needed and every shelter has a veterinarian.
Proven Process, tailored approach
We bring structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. Our protocols are designed to be efficient and promote animal welfare aligned with the ASV Guidelines and expert recommendations for medical care.