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About V.A.R.K.

Veterinary After Rescue Kare or V.A.R.K. was founded by Dr. Jyl Rubin, DVM, to help give unwanted animals of all species and breeds another chance at life by helping to fund their medical care through rescue organizations.

Through our Volunteer and Community Outreach Programs, V.A.R.K. is committed to enhancing the relationships between people and animals by educating the community and helping to prevent convenient euthanasia.

V.A.R.K. is located in Orangevale, CA (Sacramento County) and currently provides services to the Greater Sacramento and Placer County rescue organizations. We are a certified 501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization.


Our Mission and Vision

At V.A.R.K., we are dedicated to educating and enhancing the relationship between people and animals.

We are committed to giving unwanted animals of ALL species and breeds another chance at life by helping to fund their medical care through other area non-profit rescue organizations and to help prevent convenient euthanasia.

At V.A.R.K., we believe that every animal deserves the opportunity to live in a safe environment, receive proper and adequate care and companionship, and to be treated with respect and diginity.


Our Goals

  • To be a positive influence in the way humans treat, interact, and coexist with domestic, wild, and exotic animals through education and community outreach.
  • To provide quality medical care to abandoned and abused animals by helping to fund their medical care through local non-profit rescue organizations.
  • Conduct fundraising efforts for all animals in need of receiving proper veterinary care.
  • To grow into a State and Nationally recognized funded non-profit organization.