At the San Francisco SPCA we envision a world in which the love people share with animals uplifts humanity to a state of greater compassion.

On a spring day in 1868, San Francisco banker James Sloan Hutchinson caught sight of two men dragging a terrified hog along the rough cobblestone street. Appalled, Hutchinson stepped in to stop the cruelty and rescue the hog. The incident crystallized Hutchinson’s concern over widespread animal abuse, and he soon rallied 15 like-minded citizens to found the San Francisco SPCA.

Since then the SF SPCA has become one of San Francisco’s most enduring and respected institutions. It is a national leader in saving homeless cats and dogs and working to end animal abandonment.

We all share a common passion here at the San Francisco SPCA. Not just for the animals saved, but for their companions and those in our community who then foster, volunteer, or adopt. Whether affected by illness, injury, or homelessness, the animals we help need our expertise and compassion. You could wake up every day knowing you’ll be “doing good work” in a fulfilling environment where no two days are the same. The SF SPCA has been at the forefront of animal welfare for 150+ years, and Vision 2030 is our plan to positively impact 5+ million lives over the next decade. We are looking for animal-loving professionals to help us turn this vision into reality!

Veterinary & Pet

San Francisco SPCA

Jennifer Scarlett

Brandy Vause

Jena Valdez

Howard Chi

Carrie Weaver

Anne Moellering

The Animal Care and Welfare team at the San Francisco SPCA is dedicated to ensuring the well-being, health, and happiness of animals under their care. They provide essential services, including medical treatment, daily care, behavior support, and adoption coordination, to help animals find loving homes. This team works collaboratively to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals, while also engaging the community through volunteer and fostering programs, fulfilling the SF SPCA’s mission of uplifting humanity through compassion for animals.

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