Who We Are

Who We Are: Wyoming Veterinary Outreach (WVO) is a nonprofit based in Teton County with a dual mission: To meet our region’s significant need for after-hours urgent veterinary care—and to foster access to and development of individuals within the veterinary profession.

Through our flagship initiative—Community Pet ER & Urgent Care—we’re creating a sustainable, compassionate solution to a long-standing gap in care.

Why It’s Needed

For over 30 years, Teton County’s veterinary clinics have attempted to share after-hours duties. These rotating systems haven’t lasted—most recently resulting in one clinic shouldering nearly two-thirds of all on-call shifts. The result: burnout, staff turnover, and limited coverage.

Currently, emergency care is only available on summer weekends until 10 PM. After hours, the closest option is 85 miles away in Idaho Falls. Our pets—and the people who care for them—deserve better.

Our Solution

Community Pet ER & Urgent Care Opening Spring 2026, this clinic will function like a pet ER in a larger city—open nights, weekends, and holidays to provide urgent care when regular clinics are closed.

We’ll work in partnership with existing veterinarians, not in competition. Pets who stay overnight will be stabilized and discharged by 8 AM—either to go home or return to their primary clinic for continued care.

This model offers relief to local clinics, peace of mind to pet owners, and a long-overdue safety net for our community.

OUR BOARD

Our work is guided by a diverse board of directors bringing together respected veterinarians, passionate animal advocates, and community philanthropic leaders. This unique blend of expertise ensures Wyoming Veterinary Outreach maintains the highest standards of care while continuously adapting to meet our communities' evolving needs.

  • Sumayah Holden

    WVO Board President

    Practice Manager & Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

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  • MJ FORMAN

    WVO Board Secretary 

    DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist) 

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  • Jodi Livingood

    WVO Board Member

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  • Christie Laughery, DMV

    WVO Board Member

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  • Jenny Klock

    WVO Board Member

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  • “I believe strong communities take care of everyone—including our animals and the professionals who care for them. I joined the board of WVO because we have an opportunity to build something that solves an immediate crisis and invests in the long-term health of our region. This clinic will make a difference not just for pets, but for every veterinary worker trying to stay in a field they love. I’m proud to support WVO both as a board member and as a donor.”
    — Jenny Klock, Board Member & Donor, Wyoming Veterinary Outreach 

  • “I joined the board of Wyoming Veterinary Outreach because I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to get urgent care for pets in our community—and how burned out our veterinary teams have become trying to fill that gap. This clinic isn’t just about treating emergencies. It’s about creating a system that takes care of both pets and the people who care for them. That’s the kind of change I want to be part of. I support this work not just with my time, but as a donor, too.”
    — Jodi Livingood, Board Member & Donor, Wyoming Veterinary Outreach