Christian Veterinary Missions

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Anyone have any experience with them good or bad?

I'm toying with the idea of trying to sign up for one of their trips at some point. I need to chat with the group leader at our school, but I was curious if anyone had personal experiences. I'm specifically interested in the Mongolia trip because of the strong education component.
 
Same here. I wasn't able to go last time, but the people who did go raved about it.
 
May I ask what school you are at? am interested in something like this also.
 
I had looked into something similar but the group I was looking to do it with required an LOR or something of that nature from your pastor/minister/etc. Unfortunately I attend a HUGE church and I don't know the pastor personally 🙁

I've been looking into doing a World Vets trip, it's just a bit expensive. Here's their website: http://worldvets.org/
 
I've never heard of Christian Veterinary Missions. Sounds interesting. Anyone want to explain the details?
 
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.
 
I don't get the impression that world vets has any religious affiliation though.
 
Thank you! I'm familiar with World Vets. I'm really curious about the specific aspects that make a Christian veterinary mission particularly Christian.
 
I'm familiar with World Vets. I'm really curious about the specific aspects that make a Christian veterinary mission particularly Christian.

That I don't know ... sorry about the crazy blob of irrelevant information above! :laugh:
 
I know the Christian vets do something like this at my school too. Last year they went to Honduras... I dont know much more than that.
 
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