<p>Juan Lopez is the co-owner of Evergreen Veterinary Hospital in Salem, where he oversees business operations. With 30+ years’ experience working in veterinary medicine and 20+ years in animal welfare advocacy, he has been able to combine the two worlds to aid animals in need. Within the first 5 years of opening his practice he has been able to donate over $1.2 million in urgent medical aid to animals within the community and abroad. Juan has been very active in providing free veterinary medical services to veterans, low-income families and pets belonging to the houseless, with a focus on spaying/neutering and animal ownership education. During the 2020 wildfires, Juan led the coordination in Marion County to help families with pets who were fleeing in their homes. He continues to volunteer in educating youth on the importance of compassion and kindness towards animals, from early childhood development education through all grade levels. Juan has committed his life to animal advocacy; his compassion for animals in need knows no borders.</p>