Our Story

Dr. Chivvis, founder of Critter Care Collective, LLC, is an emergency veterinarian with over a decade of experience, who recognized the need for easily accessible, accurate pet care information. Driven by her passion for helping pet owners better understand their pets' health, she created Critter Care Collective to provide trusted, veterinarian-approved resources for families.

Through collaboration with other veterinary professionals, the Critter Care Collective creates informative content covering common pet health issues, diseases, toxicities, behavior, general care, and more. The site also features a blog offering insights into the veterinary world.

In addition, the collective offers engaging educational materials for both children and adults, including coloring books, activity books, journals, and more—designed to entertain, engage, and foster a deeper understanding of pets and their needs.

At Critter Care Collective, we believe in the power of shared knowledge. Through our blog and resources, we aim to deepen understanding of the veterinary field and the collaborative effort needed between veterinarians, pet owners, caretakers, and families to ensure the best care for every pet. By working together, we can create healthier, happier pets.

Our Values:

• Expertise/ education: we are committed to providing accurate, veterinarian-approved information intended for educational purposes.

• Empowerment: we strive to equip pet families with knowledge and tools to better understand their pets.

• Collaboration: we believe in the power of teamwork between the members of the veterinary team, as well as the pet families.

• Compassion: we approach pet care with empathy and understanding. Respecting and honoring the power of the human-animal bond.

• Advocacy: we advocate for the well-being of pets by promoting gold standard and best practice in care, prevention, and early intervention.

• Respect: We value and respect the diverse perspectives of pet owners and veterinary professionals alike. We recognize that each member offers a unique and individual contribution to the care of pets. 

If you want to check out other publications by Dr. Chivvis--check out her author account on Amazon!