San Diego County has a fresh face in animal welfare with the appointment of Dr. Brieana Sarvis as the chief veterinarian for the Department of Animal Services. With a history steeped in animal care that spans over a decade, Dr. Sarvis is set to bring not only her expertise but also her vibrant passion for animals and community service. According to a recent profile by the County of San Diego, her tenure commences with an agenda to widely expand access to veterinary services.
"I’ve always loved animals," Dr. Sarvis told the County of San Diego. Her early years were spent amidst the furry and the four-legged on a ranch, and her professional journey has since traversed from being a kennel assistant to an emergency vet. Now, Dr. Sarvis intends to increase the number of surgeries performed through Animal Services, notably, and to deploy the Pet Express Bus further into communities to provide care where it's most needed quickly.
Dr. Sarvis's wealth of experience includes significant roles within the San Diego Humane Society, where she ascended from a volunteer vet to a hospital director. Her career is marked by a commitment to mentorship and community engagement, underscored by her work offering wellness services in underserved locations.
Underserved areas are a particular focus for Dr. Sarvis, who aims to increase outreach with more vaccines, microchips, and surgeries for needy pets. This effort goes hand in hand with strengthening partnerships with local organizations and streamlining processes to allow her team to do more efficiently. "I want to strengthen partnerships with local organizations, streamline our internal processes, and make sure we’re following best practices so we can do more, and do it well," Sarvis told the County of San Diego.
