World Vets will recruit a small veterinary team to contribute veterinary manpower and skills to accomplish the veterinary objectives of civil – military mission Pacific Partnership 2020. Our team will work alongside, and in collaboration with, US Army vets and techs as well as local government officials and animal health care professionals in the host nation of the Solomon Islands. Find out more!
Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters.
IMPORTANT: This is a veterinary expedition-style mission that is based “on the ground” for the duration of the event. There is no Navy ship and/or hospital ship involved.
**World Vets team will be selected/finalized by late January 2020. Should you wish to be considered, please send your information no later than December 31, 2019**
Who can volunteer on World Vets team?
Volunteer positions on World Vets veterinary team are only open to:
- Those who are World Vets members and have previously volunteered with our organization
- Veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed to practice within the USA and/or Canada*
- Those who can commit for the entire duration of the veterinary expedition (i.e. 10-12 days, not including travel time)
*Qualified veterinarians and/or veterinary nurses from the UK, Australia and/or New Zealand are also eligible, however may only be considered if they have a volunteer track record with World Vets
An ideal candidate has education in addition to experience relating to both large and small animals, public health, animal husbandry, zoonotic diseases, production and nutrition as well as sterilization surgery. Team members should also be capable of speaking/giving presentations and/or hands on instruction to host nation partners on specific veterinary related topics and/or activities.
Before expressing an interest, please read Volunteer Responsibilities for civil – military missions.
To be considered for a position on World Vets team, please write to trips@worldvets.org (Subject Titled: Pacific Partnership 2020) and include the following;
- Copy of CV/resume (to include past World Vets volunteer service)
- Copy of active veterinary license
Please note: World Vets volunteers will not receive veterinary training and/or instruction as part of this mission – host nation partners will be the recipients of any such support by our team. As a result, applicants must be interested in being mentors and/or providing training and instruction to host nation beneficiaries. We do not have volunteer opportunities for students as part of this mission.
