Upcoming Trips
Trip fees:
There is a trip fee for all international trips.   This will typically include full participation in projects, shared accommodations in a nice vacation rental house (on the beach whenever possible) , a world vets scrub top and local transportation.    Airfare is NOT included in this price.  A portion of your trip fee supports auxiliary costs (such as those necessary for ongoing acquisitions, packaging and shipping veterinary supplies to the animal charities we help as well as donations made to the local charity or community).  ( For veterinarians, the trip fee may be reduced or sometimes waived, depending on the trip)  Since many of our volunteers are arriving from different parts of the country (and sometimes world) we typically have you arrange your own airfare.  We often meet at an airport and travel the final leg together.  (If you are a veterinarian, please inquire about reduced trip fees for being a trip leader)   Trip fees will be posted when volunteer positions are available for each trip.  Local projects usually don't have any fee.  You must be a current member of World Vets to sign up for a trip.   Plus, its a tax deductible donation and you are helping a great cause.  We make every effort to get you on a trip you will love!  We are not a tour operator so our projects are only available when there is a genuine need for our assistance.  Since we are providing a very needed service which sometimes requires special skills, not all volunteers may be eligible for all trips.  However, we do guarantee that if you are a member, there will be a trip a trip for you.  Our organization is run 100% by volunteer efforts!
UTILA, HONDURAS 
MAR 29 TO APR 5 2008
MEXICO 
MAY 31 T0 JUNE 7
WASHINGTON
MAY 9 TO MAY 11
Utila, Honduras  World Vets is sending a team of 13 members to Utila Honduras to do a 3 part project.  The projects include a spay/neuter clinic, equine teeth floating/hoof trimming and general equine medical care and collecting research data on whale sharks.  THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL. There may be future trips to this location but dates are not scheduled at this time.
This trip is now complete.

Loreto Baja California Sur Mexico.  Spay/Neuter Project
World Vets will send a team to Loreto Mexico to help spay and neuter dogs and cats. We will be working with the Animalandia group in Loreto.  Veterinary students will have the opportunity to learn surgical techniques on this trip. 

BELIZE
August 16-23 2008
A request was received by World Vets from the PAW Belize Sanctuary to send a team to help with the cat overpopulation problem on the island.  We will be doing a trap/neuter/release project for cats.  We will also provide veterinary care for dogs on the island.  In addition, we are planning a pet education program  for school-age children.  The cost for this trip is $675 (airfare not included)  For veterinarians, $400 of the trip fee is waived.  (Additional info will be posted soon).  (The fee includes a boat snorkel or dive (2 tank) day trip).
TECHNICAL ANIMAL RESCUE CLASS.  This class is taught by World Vets member Chris Jonason of Wavetrek Rescue.  This course will prepare participants for a wide variety of animal rescue scenarios including flood and swiftwater, trailer accidents, over embankments, mud/bog rescues etc.  Questions and sign up are directed to www.wavetrekrescue.com.  This is a great training opportunity if you wish to be involved in any of our disaster response teams.
INDIA (northeastern)
YEAR ROUND
The Sikkim Anti-rabies and Animal Health Program
World Vets is offering this volunteer opportunity through a collaboration with Vets Beyond Borders of Australia.   The project takes place in the Himalyana foothills of North-Eastern India.  To sign up for this project or inquire further please contact Vets Beyond Borders.  Please click on the "more info" link below to contact the appropriate person at Vets Beyond Borders.  Veterinarians and technicians are needed for this project.  You do not need to be a member of World Vets to participate.

INDIA (northwestern)
JUNE-SEPT 2008
The Ladakh Street Dog Project
World Vets is offering this volunteer opportunity through a collaboration with Vets Beyond Borders of Australia.  To sign up for this project or inquire further please contact Vets Beyond Borders.  Please click on the "more info" link below to contact the appropriate person at Vets Beyond Borders.  Veterinarians and technicians are needed to help with this spay/neuter project.  You do not need to be a member of World Vets to particpate.



YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF WORLD VETS TO SIGN UP FOR A TRIP!
Ecuador
To Be Determined
World Vets received a request to set up a spay/neuter program in the town of Tena, Ecuador.  Currently, their pet overpopulation situation is controlled by poisoning. Currently, spay and neuter services are not offerred in this area of Ecuador. The November trip will be our pilot project.  We intend to set up a comprehensive plan to stop the poisoning of dogs and cats in this town.  We will set up a community-wide spay/neuter initiative that includes training local vets, public education as well sterilizing as many animals as possible while we are there. Please check volunteer positions available before applying. Trip cost is $925.  Fee for veterinarians is $135 (plus we ask that you bring 36 packets (1 box)  of your preferred spay suture). THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2009 Pending Needed Funding/Donations.

MEXICO
OCTOBER 4-11 2008
Loreto Baja California Sur Mexico.  Spay/Neuter Project
World Vets will send a team to Loreto Mexico to help spay and neuter dogs and cats. We will be working with the Animalandia group in Loreto.  This will be our second trip to Loreto Mexico.  Veterinary students will have the opportunity to learn surgical techniques on this trip.  Trip fee has just been reduced to $725 (airfare is not included).  Fee is waived for veterinarians.

Positions available for veterinarians, students, technicians and others with limited veterinary experience.
MEXICO
JANUARY 24-31 2009
Loreto Baja California Sur Mexico (on the Sea of Cortez). 
Spay/Neuter Project
World Vets will send a team to Loreto Mexico to help spay and neuter dogs and cats. We will be working with the Animalandia group in Loreto.  Veterinary students will have the opportunity to learn surgical techniques on this trip. Trip fee is $725. (airfare not included) Fee is waived for veterinarians.


ROATAN, HONDURAS 
SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
Roatan is a beautiful tropical island with a huge population of stray and un-sterilized dogs and cats.  On the way home from a project in nearby Utila Honduras we met with Dr Santiago Soto a veterinarian educated in Guatemala who runs a practice (called Animal Kingdom) in Roatan.  We are coordinating a large scale spay/neuter project with Dr Soto to take place this fall.  This will be our first project in Roatan.  The cost for this trip is $725 (airfare not included).  For veterinarians, $500 of the trip fee is waived.
September 13-20 2008
Salaried Placements
ASAP
A longer term placement is available for an experienced veterinarian looking for island life and a bit of adventure!   Position available on a popular vacation island off the coast of Belize.  Accommodations and small salary provided.  Shorter stay (1-2 months) also possible.   More info coming soon!