VIDA UW

Take the next step towards your veterinary career by volunteering with VIDA. Our organization provides high quality spay and neuter field clinics in Central America in accordance with International Humane Society guidelines. VIDA currently supports communities in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. VIDA offers a Veterinary Program for pre-veterinary as well as first and second year veterinary students and an Advanced Veterinary Program designed for upper level veterinary students and recent graduates.

 

If you are a student seeking a hands-on, mind-enriching, service learning experience with animals, VIDA is the right program for you!

 

This is a high quality educational program for those who wish to gain clinical and practical experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine. The VIDA program focuses mainly on the sterilization of felines and canines in field clinics; however, participants will also gain experience in working with large animals. Volunteers who participate in our program will have an interactive and unique experience that can only be obtained with VIDA.

 

Minimum qualifications:

 Individuals who are interested in helping animals and enhancing their knowledge of veterinary medicine. Eligible participants include first and second year veterinary students, pre-veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants. Volunteers are required to submit a short essay stating their motive for wanting to be a VIDA volunteer in order to be accepted into this program.