Introducing MCPS Veterinary Social Work

Compassionate support at the intersection of human and animal well-being

Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance equity, connection, and compassion in veterinary medicine by offering healing-centered social work support to veterinary teams, clients, and communities—focused on access to care, team wellness, and student development.

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About MCPS

MCPS is a nonprofit consulting practice led by a Veterinary Social Worker with experience in emergency and specialty veterinary care, as well as clinical, educational, and community-based social work.

M. Cristina P. Soresca (MCPS) is a Veterinary Social Worker in the Bay Area, CA. She supports clients and families through grief, pet loss, quality-of-life decisions, and case management, while promoting staff wellness and team culture in a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Cristina also partners with a mobile nonprofit clinic focused on equitable access to care, supervises undergraduate and master’s-level students in Public Health and Social Work, and leads workshops on compassion fatigue, moral injury, and resilience in veterinary medicine.

Where Care for Animals Begins with Care for People

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Client Care, Staff Wellness, and Organizational Health

At MCPS Veterinary Social Work, we provide compassionate, expert consulting at the critical intersection of human and animal well-being. Our mission is to support veterinary professionals, pet guardians, and animal care organizations in navigating the emotional, ethical, and relational complexities of veterinary medicine.

Rooted in clinical social work, healing-centered care, and a deep understanding of the veterinary field, our services are designed to foster more connected, sustainable, and compassionate environments—for both people and animals.

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Holistic Support for Today’s Veterinary Community

At MCPS Veterinary Social Work, we’re committed to providing personalized guidance that connects clients, veterinary teams, and organizations with the support best suited to their unique needs. We go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by offering tailored solutions that address the specific challenges faced by each group—whether it’s grief support for families, wellness strategies for staff, organizational consulting, or connecting families to community resources to increase access to equitable care within veterinary services.

Contact Us

Hours
Monday–Thursday

Email
mcps.vsw@gmail.com

Phone
(510) 626-0876

Location
Bay Area, CA

  • “Cristina, Thank you for helping me with our dog LT this morning. I am no stranger to death but when it hits home it’s certainly hard to deal with. Thank you for making it as easy of an experience as possible.”

    -M.G.

  • "I so appreciate your kindness and everything you do. I don't know how I would have made it through this grief without your help. Thank you."

    -R.C.

  • "Tony and I would like to thank you for the beautiful flowers. We truly appreciate it and are touched by all of your support."

    -A&T

  • "I am just so thankful that you were there that day."

    -S.D.

  • "You deal with all types of emotions and still manage to be compassionate. You were there for me throughout the worst moments of my life. Thank you."

    -J.B.

  • "You are more than just a social worker. You are a rock, who has seen me at my worst and consoled me. Keep being you Cristina, you are a unique and amazing person and it's rare to find a gem like you in life."

    -T.C.

  • "I am having better days. Thank you for listening and being so supportive."

    -C.F.

  • "Cristina has supported the hospital culture and really helped our team."

    -SAGE