Worldwide Vets

10/12/2024

🌿🐍Join the Team!🐍🌿

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our team at the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre – a premier reptile conservation facility in the heart of South Africa’s Lowveld. This full-time role is perfect for South African residents passionate about wildlife conservation and leading a dedicated team.

Apply now!
Deadline: 22 December 2024

For more details, visit https://www.worldwide-vets.org/vacancies

09/12/2024

💙 International Day Of Veterinary Medicine 💙

Over the past 30 years, veterinary medicine has made incredible strides, allowing vets to provide even better care for animals of all kinds — and the progress never stops 🩺🔬

Today we celebrate the passion, dedication, and continuous learning that drives veterinarians, future vets, and vet students to protect and care for animals around the world. Your hard work, compassion, and commitment to growth inspire us all! 🐕🐘🐾

07/12/2024

🐱 November Ukraine Update 🐶

The bombing in the South seems to have increased this month. There are many civilian casualties on a regular basis in Kherson, and each day when we drive to the clinic it is a risk to be on the road due to falling shrapnel, and the bombs themselves.

We are now all too familiar with a deep “boom” throughout the day and night: the sound of incoming missiles. The fact is it shakes the walls of our little clinic, and wakes us in the night. Ear plugs for the win here!

And yet heroic volunteers can’t be stopped from heading out and bringing us street animals who need care. 🫂💛

In November in Ukriane we completed:

443 sterilisations which consisted of
👉 173 female dogs
👉 26 male dogs
👉 224 female cats
👉 20 male cats

443 animals were vaccinated for rabies and we sent hundreds of parasite treatments to remote villages around the frontline in Kherson 🩺

We were able to work not just in Kherson, but also in shelters and on the streets in the Odessa region, to access so many special animals who are now living on the streets, having been abandoned during the war 🐶🐱

05/12/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Award 2024 ⭐️

We are thrilled to announce the winner and runners-up of this year’s Golden Star Award 2024, celebrating exceptional dedication to animal welfare 🎊

🥇 A massive congratulations to Saeed Al Err ( ) for being crowned our Animal Hero of the Year with an astounding 8,580 votes in the final round. Saeed’s tireless efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals have truly inspired countless people worldwide.

🥈 Neha Panchamiya ( ) secured an impressive second place with 2,618 votes, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to creating a better future for animals in need.

🥉 Anna Izmailova from Animal Box earned third place with 1,540 votes, showcasing her incredible passion and hard work in the field of animal rescue.

A heartfelt thank you to all the nominees for your remarkable efforts and dedication to being the voice for the voiceless. Your compassion and perseverance make a difference every single day.

The Golden Star Award is more than a competition; it is a platform to shine a light on the unsung heroes of animal welfare. It celebrates individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to rescue, protect, and advocate for animals around the world.

We are honored to provide this recognition and amplify the voices of those who work tirelessly to create a better future for animals. Together, we raise awareness, inspire change, and remind the world of the power of compassion.

Let’s continue to support and celebrate these incredible changemakers! 🧡

04/12/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Award Interview: Noelle Jardine Austen- Eye for the Wild ⭐️

Worldwide Vets interviewed Noelle Jardine Austen, founder of an Eye for The Wild- a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals. During the interview Noelle shares about this incredible work, the harsh realities of running a sanctuary, the awful realities of the pangolin trade, and gives advice to all those seeking a career in animal welfare

Full interview here:

Worldwide Vets interviewed Noelle Jardine Austen, founder of an Eye for The Wild- a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wil...

03/12/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Award 3/10 of our animal hero nominees ⭐️

Antea Ljubez not only graduated first in her class in 2022 but is also one of our top 10 nominees for our Golden Star Award 2024 🤩

Antea has a special interest in veterinary cardiology and neurology. She knows she is in the beginning of a long journey of continuous learning but she is so grateful that her efforts and hard work have been recognized 🩺

We cannot wait to see what Antea Ljubez continues to achieve and accomplish. Thank you for being a voice for the voiceless 🎊

03/12/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Award Interview: Anna Izmailova Animal Box ⭐️

Worldwide Vets interviewed Anna Izmailova from Animal Box in Serbia. Anna walks us through her career with animals as well as her invention of a new procedure that she introduced to the veterinary field 🩺👀

Full interview here:

Worldwide Vets interviewed Anna Izmailova from Animal Box in Serbia. Anna walks us through her career with animals as well as her invention of a new procedur...

29/11/2024

🤠 NEW BLOG 🤠

Ethical Horse Riding While Travelling: Your Go-To Guide for Responsible Tourism 👀

Are you planning to go horseback riding on your travels? Or are you planning to explore the world from the back of a horse? 🐎

Whether galloping across Egypt’s deserts or trekking the Andes, horseback adventures can be unforgettable! But if you are here, you are here for the beauty of the journey with the horse… how do you make sure to choose a responsible and ethical company that puts their horses’ welfare first?

Don’t worry—We’ve got you covered 👉 https://www.worldwide-vets.org/post/ethical-horse-riding-while-travelling-your-go-to-guide-for-responsible-tourism

📸 African Horse Safaris

29/11/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Awards 2024 - VOTING IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED ⭐️

Thank you to everyone who has voted and taken part in helping us celebrate our animals heroes 🎉

These incredible individuals have and continue to make outstanding contributions to animal welfare in various ways and we are thrilled to announce our Golden Star Award Winner on the 5th December 🥳

29/11/2024

29/11/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Interview: Saeed Al Err Sulala Animal Rescue ⭐️

Worldwide Vets interviewed Saeed Al Err, the founder of Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. Saeed walks us through the foundation’s work, his inspiration for starting this work, as well as the difficulties faced every day running a rescue shelter in Gaza.

Full interview here:

Worldwide Vets interviewed Saeed Al Err, the founder of Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. Saeed walks us through the foundation’s work, his inspiration for start...

28/11/2024

Wishing our followers a happy Thanksgiving today. We hope your day is full of good vibes, loving pets, and no gastrointestinal emergencies (on call vets and techs working the holiday, we're thinking of you today 💖).

Chrismtas seems to be flying up even faster than normal this year. Where as it gone?! All the highs and lows to make us appreciate the good times of 2024.

Take care everyone.

All the best
The Worldwide Vets team x

28/11/2024

🚨 Introducing: “Ask a Vet” 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce a new series where you get the chance to connect with vets from our amazing projects 👨‍⚕️🩺

Here’s how it works:

🔹 Every Sunday, we’ll post a question box on our Instagram story.

🔹 This is your opportunity to ask anything you’re curious about— whether it’s related to wildlife, domestic animals, or the specific project we’re featuring that week.

🔹 On Wednesday, a vet from that week’s project will answer some of your questions!

This series allows you to:

👉 Meet the incredible people working on the ground.
👉 Learn more about our various projects and their impact.
👉 Gain first-hand insights into wildlife and domestic animal care.

We can’t wait to share this journey with you—so get your questions ready and stay tuned for the first “Ask a Vet” question box THIS SUNDAY! 🐾

25/11/2024

⭐️ Golden Star Interview: Dr Haifa Rezagui Algerian Organization Against Rabies ⭐️

Worldwide Vets interviewed Dr Haifa Rezagui, an Algerian Vet making a huge impact!

Dr Haifa talks through starting the foundation against rabies, changing the mindset of people regarding animal welfare, and the realities of running a shelter from financial worries to workload.

Full interview here:

Worldwide Vets interviewed Dr Haifa Rezagui, an Algerian Vet making a huge impact!Dr Haifa talks through starting the foundation against rabies, changing the...

25/11/2024

UKRAINE PROJECT UPDATE 🇺🇦

From the 24th of October to the 13th of November, we carried out another big sterilisation mission in Ukraine.

We worked on the frontline in Kherson and shelters and shipping yards around Odessa, spaying and neutering another 430 dogs and cats!

Thank you vets and .vet.cat and nurses and who worked every hour of the day, committing a month to the mission.
They worked in clinics, factories, houses and out-buildings, more than once having to rely entirely on headtorches, as bombing disrupted electricity.

There is a lot of bombing in these areas, and it takes a disposition of steel to work here, never mind keep a steady hand during surgery as the city around you is hit.

Thank you who darted many stray dogs for us so we could bring help to the most inaccessible and scared animals. Crawling under houses, and ships, and through bushes to collect the innocent victims of war.

Thank you who continue to support our mission, and .foundation who always strive to provide vaccines and supplies, so our presence has maximum impact.

We need you to help us stay in Ukraine.
Please consider us over the coming festive period and if you can help us keep up Operation Ukraine, please consider supporting us. 🐱🐶

Every penny counts.
https://www.worldwide-vets.org/donate

23/11/2024

THRIVE

Exciting to see our veterinary retreat featured in Vet Times.

Zimbabwe, Africa
7 day educational retreat
Mental health and professional development
2025 - FULLY BOOKED
2026 - 2nd-8th March & 8th-14th March

20 hours of RACE accredited learning in dynamic lectures, workshops and discussions. 15 hours of Safari activities including safari drives, boat cruises, and a whole bunch of time for enjoying great food, good company and R & R in the African Bush 💚🌍

Discover more
https://www.worldwide-vets.org/thrive

22/11/2024

Elephant and Rhino Medicine Course - South Africa

This epic 7 day course gives you the opportunity to dive deep into the world of megaherbivore veterinary medicine. Offering in-depth veterinary knowledge for professionals interested in Elephant and Rhino care.

👉 Learn immobilization and sedation techniques
👉 Plan and execute wildlife procedures
👉 Enjoy safari drives, bush walks, and more

Live and learn in beautiful South Africa, focusing on megaherbivore care through lectures, practicals, and real wildlife work.

Comment “ 🐘 ” for more information about this project

20/11/2024

🥳EXCITING NEWS*🥳🦏Rhino Dehorning Mission🦏
We are looking for 16 people to join us for 7 days in Namibia, combining megaherbivore lectures, practicals, and getting hands on dehorning rhino.
RACE accredited for 30 hours.

⏰24th - 30th Aug 2025
⏰1st to 7th Sept 2025

12 hours of lectures, 7 hours of practical workshops, 11 hours in the bush dehorning rhino.

Lectures Include:

🔵Megaherbivore neurology, respiratory, cardiac and digestive systems
🔵Remote drug delivery equipment
🔵Wildlife pharmacology
🔵Antibiotics, tranquillisers & sedatives
🔵Preventing and treating infectious diseases, colic and impaction

Practical Work includes:

🔵Rhino dehorning
🔵Rhino tracking
🔵Dart guns and pole syringe handling
🔵Conservation & Antipoaching workshop
🔵Helicopter Safety

Contribute to an effective anti-poaching strategy, work with us to protect critically endangered rhinos, and discover Namibian culture from the inside. Enjoy evening campfires, safari drives, braais, discussion groups and full immersion into the frontline of wildlife protection.

For a full outline of the schedule, lectures, course video, and more, follow the link:

https://wix.to/rArUBWv