Our Story
Our Doctor
Dr. Shelley Hooven Hoffman
Dr. Shelley Hooven Hoffman has practiced companion animal medicine since earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 1997. She studied acupuncture with The International Veterinary Acupunture Society (IVAS) as well as Chinese Herbal Medicine with The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) in Australia. In 2024 after advanced studies in pet euthanasia best practices with The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), she was credentialed as a Certifed Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV). She is also an attuned Reiki Shoden Healer. Dr. Shelley founded A Whisker's Wish, PLLC in April of 2024, and she has devoted this chapter of her career to strengthening the human "animal" bond by providing senior pets and their family comfortable, quality living together until final rest is needed. And, when the time of Euthanasia arises, she is committed to bringing peace and dignity to those final bittersweet moments.
Personal Life
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Outside of work, Dr. Hoffman enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have raised three children all of whom are grown and enjoying careers of their own. She also shares life with a small pack of dachshunds and a couple of cats. Her hobbies include being outdoors in nature with her dogs, reading, meditation, knitting, and playing backgammon. She also enjoys dabbling in painting and other artistic projects.
Why Us
What Sets Us Apart
Compassionate Care for Every Family
Veterinary Expertise You Can Trust
Creating Meaningful Final Moments
Dedicated to All Creatures
Great & Small
Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.
~ James Cromwell