Thinking about a career in veterinary medicine? Have a passion to serve and help others? Vida Volunteer is the place to start your lifetime commitment to animals.
Vida helps control animal overpopulation in underserved communities by providing high quality spay/neuter clinics & animal welfare education.
Pre-vet students, upper level veterinary students and recent graduates
Vida operates field clinics in accordance with the International Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association -Field Services Guidelines. We emphasize on patient and volunteer safety, high quality pain management protocols, appropriate post-operative care, and ethical participation of volunteers in surgical procedures.
Our high quality educational program is especially for those who wish to gain clinical and practical experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Although our program focuses mainly on the sterilization of felines and canines in field clinics, participants also have the opportunity to gain experience working with large animals.
You will be working with a skilled team of local veterinarians and technicians to provide quality veterinary care and educational services. Some of your tasks include:
Our mobile clinics are held in community centers, churches, schools, private farms, local ranches, or animal rescue centers in coordination with local community members and organizations. Regardless of the location, we set the highest level of professionalism for our volunteers and staff.
Livestock and farm animals are very important for small producers and families. We usually schedule at least one Large/Farm Animal Day where students help control internal/external parasites with deworming treatments. We also provide vitamins to improve the animals’ health and wellness.
A home away from home!
Homestays* promise a whole-hearted and culturally immersive experience. You’ll get a chance to learn about local family values and enjoy delicious, authentic, home-cooked meals while forming life-long bonds with our world-famous host families.
*Homestays depend on itinerary and group size
This is where patients await to be seen. Their names are added to the list of patients we will see each day. Lists are usually handled on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, prioritize seniors, pregnant women and patients with conditions that might require immediate assistance.
Students will assist with patient physical exams. Performing thorough physical examinations is important to evaluate the patient’s condition prior to surgery. If the patient is suitable for surgery, students will assist the veterinarians in prepping their patient for surgery.
Students will assist the Veterinarian during spay/neuters and monitor vital signs while learning about minimally invasive techniques and different diseases.
After surgery the students will help recover their patient by monitoring vital signs until they are fully recovered and can be sent home. Application of external parasite control, nail trimmings and ear cleanings will also be done. They will also prepare the medication that goes home with a surgical patient.
Students will wash and sterilize instruments following strict protocols.
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