Volunteer Information

Volunteer holding puppiesWorld Vets offers many exciting volunteer opportunities for veterinarians, technicians and students (veterinary, pre-veterinary and technician students) in addition to assistants with no prior veterinary experience. Our work currently spans 34 countries on 6 continents, all offering a unique experience. Whether you are a student seeking surgical experience, a veterinarian with a desire to provide your services abroad or simply an individual looking to travel with a purpose, you will have the time of your life on one of our trips! 

9 Things You Need to Know About Volunteering with World Vets


Become a Member!

To volunteer on veterinary field service project, and to participate in the International Veterinary Medicine (IVM) Program, you must first have an active World Vets membership. If you are currently not a member or have yet to renew your membership, your status on a trip will remain “pending” until you have joined World Vets or renewed your membership. Membership is $40/year and renews annually; you can cancel your renewal at anytime. Membership not only allows you participate on our field service projects and in the IVM program, it also provides crucial support for our international aid programs.

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Register and/or Apply for a Position!

To volunteer on a World Vets field service project you must be 18 years old or older. See upcoming volunteer opportunities here