Dr. Zarah Hedge is the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of San Diego Humane Society. She oversees a team of 25+ veterinarians who provide lifesaving specialized surgeries, progressive treatments and long-term care and rehabilitation for San Diego Humane Society’s animal patients. She is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona and board certified in shelter medicine by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Prior to joining San Diego Humane Society in 2019, Zarah worked as hospital director at WesternU Spay/Neuter Center in Van Nuys. She also continues to serve as a reserve field veterinarian for Rural Area Veterinary Services, a program of Humane Society of the United States. Zarah lives in Ocean Beach with her partner, her pup Gizmo — an adorable long-hair chihuahua mix — and cats Nica, Nora, Lilian, Mr. Cuddles and Ricky Bobby.