I've never heard of Christian Veterinary Missions. Sounds interesting. Anyone want to explain the details?
There are a few of them out there. Essentially they assemble in groups and go to mostly 3rd world countries (correct me if I'm wrong) for a period of time. They're usually anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months in duration. They educate the locals on how to best care for their animals and some groups provide medical services like spay/neuter. There are also other animal related missions that aren't technically veterinary related.
I provided the description of World Vets from their website below (the group I mentioned earlier in thread). They have several programs - small animal spay/neuter, equine and donkey welfare, livestock and animal husbandry, and a disaster response program. They have groups going to Central America, Africa, Asia, Carribbean, South America, Oceania, Middle East, Europe, and all over the U.S. So they literally go everywhere. The cost to go on a trip isn't particularly cheap but it includes housing and food. You have to pay for your own flight separately.
World Vets develops, implements and manages international veterinary and disaster relief programs to help animals, educate people and have a positive impact on communities. Improving animal welfare and alleviating suffering are high on our priority list but our work extends beyond that. Our programs help to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans; our livestock programs help small farmers to pull themselves out of poverty, and our disaster relief efforts for animals directly impact people who might otherwise remain in dangerous situations if the needs of their animals are not addressed.
World Vets recognizes the importance of the One Health concept in which health of humans, animals and their ecosystems are inextricably linked. Our programs help not only animals, but also people and the communities in which they live.
World Vets is able to improve the lives of thousands of animals each year by providing free veterinary care through our dedicated volunteer force of over 3,600 individuals combined with financial support and in-kind donations.
Our volunteers have a wide range of skill, expertise and experience. Our volunteer force is comprised of veterinarians, licensed and non licensed technicians, pre veterinary, veterinary and technician students, as well as those who are simply animal lovers. All our volunteers are passionate about helping animals and the desire to make a difference.
