A global veterinary charity
Our goal is to sustainably improve animal welfare, provide veterinary care, and improve veterinary education globally.
In order to achieve this goal, we work in over 10 countries, across 5 continents, supporting local people and animals, vet clinics and conservation initiatives. Each of our locations is unique, but whether we are working with wild or domestic animals, helping shelters, organising sterilisation campaigns, or training local vets, the aim is the same: to improve the lives of the animals.
We offer a multi-modal approach to assisting animals, including:
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Providing veterinary medicine in areas needing support
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Sourcing and sending medications and equipment
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Educating local vets, technicians, and communities
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Offering volunteer programs and courses
"Treating animals today, training vets for tomorrow"
STORY
It all started with a dog...
In 2006, Worldwide Vets’ director, Dr Gemma Campling, was on holiday in India. She was enjoying the cool mountain air of the Himalayas, with its beautiful scenery, towering temples and welcoming hospitality. Then a small black dog limped out in front of her, and it changed her life forever.
As she approached, the weak little dog cowered behind a car. Gemma could see the bones of her foot sticking out, the limb had been shredded from involvement in a road traffic accident. She tried in vain to find a veterinarian to assist the dog. There were no local vets in the area, those further afield did not have the means to reach her.
She swore that she would change this situation, and the concept of Worldwide Vets was born.
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Worldwide Vets works for charities
and organisations who need extra
support and funding to reach as many animals as possible. We send out medical equipment, provide logistical support and most importantly we send volunteers, animal lovers just like you.
Volunteers include veterinarians, nurses, students, those with no training but a deep love for animals and making a difference. People with a fire in their bellies to step out of the world they know, to travel far from home, and help the helpless.
Our Vision: A world where every animal, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
OUR WORK TODAY
Worldwide Vets is registered in the UK, with our administrative head office close to London, England. We are also registered as a charity within the US. Further afield, we are working across the globe to strive for better animal welfare. We work in
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Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia
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Asia: Thailand, India
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Europe: Ukraine
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South America: Peru and Guatemala
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North America: supporting animals in the USA with our disaster response programs.
Our dedicated team of vets, nurses, technicians, and conservation support staff work every day of the year to ensure that any animal presented to us can receive the best possible care and treatment. The jobs are diverse and varied. On any given day, between the five continents where we operate, our team are carrying out worthwhile missions for a range of animals. It may be that we are rescuing snared wildlife or translocating endangered species like lions, rhinos, elephants, pangolins, turtles or sloths to safer environments. Often we are reaching deep into poverty-stricken communities, providing preventative and reactive medicine to dogs and cats, cows, goats, sheep and poultry.
Our Annual Report
In 2025, you helped our teams make veterinary care possible. We carried out 38,038 treatments, 18,793 of those treatments were for wild animals, 19,218 for domestic animals, 699 for horses. All of these were patients who needed urgent, expert support.
But your impact goes further than treatment alone. Alongside hands-on care, you are helping our team shape the future of veterinary medicine by supporting the training and mentorship of the next generation of vets. Find out more in our annual report.
OUR DRIVING FORCE
Community education and empowerment is an important part of our ethos, and we strongly believe that the local communities are the best people to care for local animals. It is through capacity building, education and school teaching sessions that we really make a sustainable difference in the countries where we operate.
We welcome volunteers to join our mission and contribute to the role we play. Doing so is a great way to give something back to the world around you, saving innocent lives, alleviating poverty and playing your part in sustaining the natural and cultural planet we know today. It is a chance to challenge yourself, learn new skills, make a difference, and see the world in a new light, being welcomed to each destination not as a tourist, but as a helper and member of our family. With the challenges facing us all in the 21st century, there has never been a more important time for volunteers to come together and take responsibility for the animals and world around us.
OUR DESIRE FOR CHANGE
We believe that a thriving veterinary industry and the ability to help animals with compassion and sustainability start with healthy, supported professionals. All too often, veterinary staff struggle with mental health and continue to support others when they need better support themselves. As a result, we have founded the first mental health and professional development veterinary retreat for vets, nurses, and technicians. Join us for a week in the wilds of Africa, reset your career and perspective, and learn the best ways to drive your career forward while supporting the animals who need us.
We call this course Worldwide Vets THRIVE, and you can discover more about it here
OUR AWARDS
At Worldwide Vets, we are proud to demonstrate our commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence through our GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency and participation in the Charity Excellence Framework.
The GuideStar Bronze rating reflects our dedication to sharing clear information about our operations, finances, and impact, giving donors, partners, and volunteers confidence that their support is used responsibly to help animals around the world. The Charity Excellence Framework recognizes charities that uphold best practices in governance, ethics, and operational effectiveness. By participating, we show our commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and delivering meaningful results.
Our Scholarships
Gemma Campling Wild Vet Scholarship: helping future wildlife vets reach Africa.
Worldwide Vets is proud to launch the Gemma Campling Wild Vet Scholarship — a new annual scholarship designed to help aspiring wildlife veterinarians access hands-on training opportunities in Africa.
For passionate veterinary students and pre-vets who dream of working with wildlife, conservation medicine, and field veterinary projects, but may face financial barriers to getting involved. Each year, one successful applicant will receive £500 Scholarship Funding
To be used towards:
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Wildlife veterinary courses in Africa
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Travel expenses
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Accommodation
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Course fees
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Essential project costs
Ukraine Vets
We are proud to support Ukraine’s veterinary community through a range of opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and veterinary students who are passionate about animal welfare and professional development.
On the page below, you can explore current job opportunities within our clinics, learn how to apply for grants to help your own clinic provide free treatment, sterilisation, and support for street animals, and discover educational funding opportunities available through Worldwide Vets.
We currently offer grants to help cover attendance costs for the 2027 World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress in Poland, as well as our specialist wildlife veterinary training courses in South Africa. Whether you are looking to advance your career, expand your knowledge, or make a greater impact for animals in your community, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available.
Donation Matching
Many people are able to support Worldwide Vets and have their donation matched by their employer. It is called Matching Gifts, and sometimes your employer will double or even triple the donation you make. To find out if this is possible, you can search on our donation giving form or head to the link here and search through enrolled companies.
OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
Every year we have around 400 volunteers join us from all corners of the world. Many volunteers are applying to or already studying at some of the world's top institutions such as those listed below. We are honored to have done presentations, interactive sessions and practicals about working with animals and conservation on site at most of these schools.
Can my attendance count towards my degree or educational course? YES! Our project fee covers the cost of your accommodation, food, and airport transfers. Much like the costs of staying in a hotel or B&B if training away from home. We don’t charge for your training or spending time with our vets. We love having pre-vets, students, new graduates and qualified professionals join us to learn from us, support our mission, and be inspired to support charitable work around the globe.
