our Core values

Excellence – We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

Integrity – We treat members, staff, and other stakeholders with integrity by accepting responsibility for our actions, being truthful, and following through with commitments made.

Compassion – We promote the compassionate and humane care and welfare of all animals, animal species and peoples.

Collegiality – We foster collegiality between and among all veterinary professionals, animal welfare professionals and the public.

Diversity – We promote diversity of background culture, expertise, and other needed resources at all levels of the organization.

Innovation – We cultivate innovation through an atmosphere of creativity, optimism and empowerment.

Science–Driven – As an organization, we foster clinical decisions based on best available data.

Transparency – We promote transparency by ensuring access to appropriate and accurate information for members, staff, other stakeholders, and interested members of the public.

Results-Oriented – We measure our progress toward the CASV mission and vision, as well as evaluate the performance of our programs and services.