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World Vets at NAVC

World Vets is thrilled to be participating in the North American Veterinary Conference January 19-23 in Orlando, Florida. This is one of the largest veterinary conferences in the world, so having a booth there will afford us a great opportunity to get the word out about our many opportunities for veterinarians, students, animal health professionals, and companies to Change The World- our 2013 motto.

Whether you’re a vet who’d like to spay a dog in Ecuador, a student looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn surgery one-on-one in Granada, or a company who is looking to get involved in a high profile organization making a difference in the international community, there is something here for you!

If you’re attending, we’d love to say hi- make sure to stop by our booth! See you there!

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Inside the Technical Animal Rescue Course

Ever wonder what is involved in being a first responder during a disaster? We’ve all seen the images from hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, of men and women rescuing stranded animals from dangerous situations, but few people know what actually is involved in the training process. This November, two teams of veterinary professionals from around the world took part in World Vets’ first Technical Animal Rescue course in Granda, Nicaragua, designed to create a mobile, international group of volunteers ready to help out when disaster strikes.

The course, led by Rescue 3 certified training professional Kim Little, is the same taught to search and rescue groups all over the world. During the training, which covers both land and water rescue, the emphasis is on safety first, so that deployed teams know how to take care of themselves and disaster victims in the often dangerous conditions they might find themselves in.

OUR THANKS TO THE FONDATION BRIGITTE BARDOT FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM.

Day 1: Classroom and basic equipment training

People with previous experience climbing will find themselves ahead, as a good deal of the technical training in this course has to do with ropes, knots, carabiners, and harnesses. Read More…

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