World Horse Welfare  Veterinary Webinair/Workshop Series 

Thank you for your interest  - applications are now closed 

Date: April -June 

Duration: Variable

World Horse Welfare have been running a series of virtual webinars during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the international teams/projects have had to adjust to different ways of working, this has been a good opportunity to develop a wider understanding of some key health and welfare issues for equids. WHW are developing another series of webinars aimed at the teams in Latin America and would like to also include workshops and pre-recorded practical demonstrations. WHW are looking for volunteers to support the series and deliver lectures, workshops and demonstrations both live and pre-recorded via their online learning platform. Topics of interest for the series includes: Equine dentistry, lameness and hoof problems, equine colic, emergency work, equine well-being and behaviour, first aid, the OIE, nutrition, internal medicine, parasites, hydration (common myths/misconceptions), equine health and welfare in natural emergency situations and common diseases (and practical treatments according to in-country conditions).

We are looking for veterinary volunteers with:

Practical veterinary skills - being able to advise on basic equine health and welfare issues at new graduate level for vets working with (but not limited to) working equids.

The ability/experience to teach/present with an understanding the context of equine veterinary work in Latin America (low resource: lack of: ultrasound, surgical facilities, laboratories for routine blood work, certain medications in some countries e.g. sedatives, motorised dental equipment etc).

Spanish speakers – strongly desired, but not essential (translator can be provided).  

There are multiple opportunities for volunteers to get involved in educating and supporting veterinary peers and helping to improve care and welfare of working equids in the Latin America’s.

If you are interested in supporting WHW and being involved with this virtual volunteer project please contact Leaya@beva.org.uk to register your interest.

·         Thursday 30^th September 2021 in Ashford, Kent

·         Thursday 16^th September 2021 in Clitheroe, Lancashire

​.         Wednesday  20th October 2021 in Bridgend, South Wales 

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Volunteers must be BEVA members and qualified vets or vet nurses (unless you are attending as a student with a University Veterinary Surgeon / Lecturer). We are looking for approximately 8-10 volunteers and require a mix of equine vets and equine vet nurses. 

Volunteers will be required to assist with health checks, castrations, passports and micro-chipping. It is also valuable to give dental health checks to the horses and at the same time educating the owner on the importance of keeping a healthy horses mouth.  If you are able to offer dental services, please let us know when you register your interest.

If you are interested in volunteering and would like to added to the mailing list to be notified when new dates are published please email leaya@beva.org.uk.

Sorry we do not have any oversea volunteer vacancies. Check back soon though as we are arranging more projects and will be advertising new vacancies soon.