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Double Your Impact – World Vets Responds to Bush Fires in Australia

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!  Between now and Feb 15th, Vetericyn will match all donations to World Vets up to $20,000 to help animals impacted by the Australia Bush Fires. Vetericyn has been a long time supporter of World Vets mission and we appreciate their dedication to supporting animals in need. Thank you to all who are helping Australia.  Click DONATE to qualify for the match and designate your donation to Australia.

World Vets Australia-based veterinary disaster response team  is on the ground and currently responding to assist injured wildlife, livestock and domestic animals, working in collaboration with the local veterinary community.  Our specialized team is comprised of Australian veterinarians and technicians with experience in disaster relief and mixed animal veterinary medicine including native wildlife.  We are collaborating with Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches and other veterinary clinics in New South Wales as well as other NGO’s, government agencies and rescue groups.

 

Please consider making an emergency donation to support this effort.

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World Vets is a registered 501c(3) Non Government Organization.  All donations to World Vets are tax deductible.  Tax ID # 20-4637447

WORLD VETS IS AN INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY AID ORGANIZATION

World Vets Responds to Bush Fires in Australia

Our Australia-based veterinary team, led by World Vets Disaster Response Veterinarian Dr Ben Brown, is on the ground and currently responding to assist injured wildlife, livestock and domestic animals, working in collaboration with the local veterinary community.  Our specialized team is comprised of Australian veterinarians and technicians with experience in disaster relief and mixed animal veterinary medicine including native wildlife.  We are collaborating with Sydney Animal Hospitals Northern Beaches and other veterinary clinics in New South Wales.

The most urgent need right now is for funds to purchase additional veterinary supplies like burn creams, fluids, pain medications, bandages and other supplies.

World Vets has set up an emergency fund to respond to this horrific situation. We will provide updates as we get more reports from the field.

Please consider making an emergency donation to support this effort.

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World Vets is a registered 501c(3) Non Government Organization.  All donations to World Vets are tax deductible.  Tax ID # 20-4637447

WORLD VETS IS AN INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY AID ORGANIZATION

Art for Animals II – Auction

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UPDATE: SOLD! Art for Animals was such a success that we are bringing it back! Just in time for the holidays!  This auction’s featured artist is Justin Brown. You can own this original + amazing piece while supporting animals in need.  All proceeds go to World Vets – International Aid for Animals.  Auction no longer running. Thank you for our support! 

DESCRIPTION OF ART PIECE AND INSPIRATION: This humpback whale fluke is hand sculpted from 2100 degree F molten hot glass. There are specific metal oxides added to the glass to make the color blue. This is combined with a sheet of pure silver foil on the surface.

FEATURED ARTIST:  Justin Brown is a talented Maui based glass artist who specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptural art glass. He was raised in a Veterinary household surrounded by animals of all types. He is co-owner of Makai Glass in Maui, Hawaii where he lives with his wife and daughter. Learn more about Justin and his work at www.makaiglass.com

“The humpback whales that migrate annually to Maui are the inspiration for this piece. I am grateful to be able spend quite a bit of time on the water with them every year while practicing my passion for free-diving.”

Auction no longer running. Item SOLD.  Thank you for participating!

Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship

The Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship was formed by family friends and co-workers at MV Transportation to commemorate the life of Allesandra (AJ) and to continue her legacy of excellence and compassion towards animals. This scholarship will recognize one outstanding individual by honoring them with a 1-week paid project fee for a 2020 World Vets project.

AJ volunteered her time & skills helping the animals of Ecuador with World Vets.  She embodied all the characteristics needed to be a global ambassador for animal health and welfare.  Her excitement to have been just admitted into veterinary technician school was palpable; vowing to take her new skills and knowledge to help the most vulnerable amongst us. She was the kind of person who left an imprint wherever she roamed.

The Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund opportunity is open to enrolled veterinary technician students or pre-vet students.

Scholarship & Eligibility details can be found here: Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Details

Application instructions can be found here: Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

The deadline for the Allesandra Lesho Memorial Scholarship Fund Application is Tuesday December 31, 2019.  The recipient will be notified by World Vets no later than January 15th, 2020. Contact info@worldvets.org with any questions.

UPDATE – World Vets #GivingTuesday

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Thank you to all the amazing donors on #GivingTuesday!  The numbers are still being calculated, but we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of World Vets staff, volunteers, student ambassadors, and donors that played a part in making this #GivingTuesday such a success.

Since 2006, World Vets has been improving the lives of thousands of animals EACH YEAR by providing free veterinary care. All of which is made possible by our dedicated volunteer force and by generous supporters like YOU! A very special thank you to our $5,000 end-of-year matching donor. This challenge inspires supporters to work hard to meet this goal and raise funds for World Vets and animals around the globe.

We are grateful to have such compassionate and caring supporters on #GivingTuesday and everyday. On behalf of the entire World Vets team and the animals we serve, THANK YOU!

Didn’t get the chance to donate, but still want to contribute to our cause? It’s never too late to make a contribution to World Vets!

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World Vets is a 501c(3). Donations are tax deductible.

 

Art for Animals Auction Announcement

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UPDATE: AUCTION COMPLETE. ITEM SOLD. Nab your very own Aimée Rolin Hoover art piece while supporting animals in need!  World Vets and artist Aimée Rolin Hoover have partnered to create a unique online auction fundraising experience. Save the date and don’t miss this amazing opportunity!  All proceeds go to World Vets – International Aid for Animals.

FEATURED ITEM:  Original Aimée Rolin Hoover “Harbor Seal” painting (pictured).  20×20 acrylic on canvas.

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Check out the auction’s landing page and learn more about the artist HERE.

Auction questions? Contact us at info@worldvets.org or Toll Free 1-877-688-8387.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! #GivingTuesday

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  On December 3rd World Vets will once again be participating in #GivingTuesday, a national movement to encourage spending with a purpose.

With your help, we can raise a tremendous amount of financial support to benefit our mission to help animals around the globe.

Stay tuned for our campaign plans and share how you can make a difference this #GivingTuesday!  🐾

Scholarship Announcement | 2019 MD Koenig Veterinary Technology

World Vets is excited to announce the 2019 MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship! Veterinary technicians are essential team members in all aspects of veterinary medicine. This scholarship will recognize one outstanding individual by honoring them with a 1 week paid project fee for the World Vets International Veterinary Medicine Training Program (IVM) located in Otavalo, Ecuador.

The World Vets IVM Program is designed for students who wish to gain clinical and practical experience and be immersed into international veterinary medicine. Participants receive hands-on instruction in a wide variety of clinical and surgical activities and participate in various field operations such as community outreach, data collection and much more.  More information on IVM can be found by clicking HERE.

The MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship opportunity is open to veterinary technician students currently enrolled in a degree program at an AVMA accredited institution or a graduate not exceeding 6 months after successful completion of such program.

Details for the scholarship can be found here: MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship Details

Application instructions can be found here: MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship Application

The deadline for the MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship Application is Wednesday, March 15, 2019.  The recipient will be notified by World Vets no later than April 15th, 2019.

“The confidence in my patient handling, my animal nursing, and my anesthetic monitoring is above and beyond what I hoped to gain from this trip.” ~ Kelsey Wahowiak, 2017 MD Koenig Veterinary Technology World Vets Scholarship recipient

Thank you for your support this #GivingTuesday

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Thank you for your support this #GivingTuesday. World Vets once again participated in the global movement to encourage spending with a purpose. ‘Tis the season to give thanks & we are THANKFUL for all of you, the most incredible group of supporters!  Since last Giving Tuesday, World Vets has brought free veterinary services to thousands of animals throughout the Americas, Africa, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Asia. Dogs, cats, donkeys, horses, marine mammals and other wildlife have all benefited from our work which brings skilled veterinary care to underserved areas of the world.  Our programs also help to build local capacity to improve the welfare of animals through training and education.  We depend on your support to keep these programs going throughout the year.  It is because of ALL OF YOU that we can help so many animals in need.  Thank you for partnering with us to make the world better for animals. Didn’t get the chance to contribute on #GivingTuesday?  Simply click the DONATE link below or call us at 1-877-688-8387 and we can help process your donation over the phone.
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World Vets is a registered 501c3 and donations to World Vets are tax deductible. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! #GivingTuesday

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  On Nov 27th, 2018 World Vets will once again be participating in #GivingTuesday, a national movement to encourage spending with a purpose.

With your help, we can raise a tremendous amount of financial support to benefit our mission to help animals around the globe.

Stay tuned for our campaign plans and share how you can make a difference this #GivingTuesday!  🐾

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