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Welcome to the Worldwide Vets blog page, where you can catch up with lots of news, stories and articles from our team around the world. Discover what we are up to, reports from the field, and enjoy our educational articles on a range of topics.


Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Animal Welfare: Why Recognition Matters
The Golden Star Award, created by Worldwide Vets founder Dr Gemma Campling, is a powerful way to honor exceptional individuals across the globe who go above and beyond for animals.

Dani Herbst
Sep 182 min read


From Argentina to Africa: My Wildlife Conservation Adventure
Join Sofia from Argentina as she shares her unforgettable journey volunteering with Worldwide Vets in South Africa and Zimbabwe. From darting rhinos and tracking wildlife in Kruger National Park to caring for pangolins and connecting with local communities, her adventure combined hands-on conservation, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Packed with wildlife encounters, life lessons, and lifelong friendships, this is a story of passion, learning, and the wild calling.

Worldwide Vets
Aug 253 min read


Beyond the Frontlines: Why Behind the Scenes Work Matters for Animal Rescue
Discover the unsung heroes behind global animal rescue—grant writers, fundraisers, coordinators, and supporters—who prove that making an impact doesn’t require being on the frontlines. This blog honours their vital, behind-the-scenes work in protecting wildlife and saving lives.

Kristin Hammond
Jul 214 min read


Starting Your Veterinary Journey Before Vet School: Finding Your Calling in Conservation Work Abroad
What if your veterinary journey didn’t start in a lecture hall, but tracking wildlife in the African bush or assisting with animal care in remote communities? Getting involved in conservation work before vet school isn’t just great for your application- it can ignite your passion, shape your perspective, and show you the bigger picture of what being a vet truly means.

Maya Clowes
Jun 263 min read


Making a Difference: Stories from Our Outreach Projects Around the World
Celebrating 2024’s success stories—proof of what we can achieve together for animals in need. Join us in sharing the triumphs!

Eugenie Bezuidenhout
May 84 min read


Volunteering Changed My Life: Opening Doors to My Dream Career
They say one small decision can change your entire future, and looking back, I can confidently say that volunteering did just that for me...

Eugenie Bezuidenhout
Apr 244 min read


How New Veterinary Graduates Can Build Skills and Confidence with Global Experience
Looking to gain hands-on vet experience worldwide? Treat diverse species, tackle unique cases & build confidence in real-world settings.

Sarah Kickhöfel
Mar 274 min read


From the Classroom to the Field: Preparing for Your Veterinary Gap Year
Let’s explore why a gap year is a transformative experience and how it broadens your horizons in meaningful ways.

Leanne Foley
Feb 274 min read


Top Destinations for Veterinary Students to Gain Hands-On Experience Abroad
From wildlife rescue to island clinics - discover where your veterinary journey could take you on these incredible placements abroad.

Sarah Kickhöfel
Jan 166 min read


Unleashing Opportunities: EMS and Work Experience Abroad for Students
Embarking on a journey of learning and personal growth is a crucial part of a student's academic life. While classroom education forms...

Worldwide Vets
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Saving animals in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of East Africa and a popular tourist destination known for its pristine beaches and unique...

Sarah Kickhöfel
Feb 24, 20234 min read


9 lions saved from war torn Ukraine
This week Dr Campling lead the veterinary procedure for a daring rescue mission unlike any that has been known before. The largest...

Worldwide Vets
May 26, 20222 min read


A Journey to Zanzibar, Part 2: Four Danish students visit the Zanzibar Vet Clinic
Another week at the Zanzibar veterinary clinic got off to a quiet start. Each day starts with cleaning of the kennels and the cattery. I...

Worldwide Vets
Sep 11, 20184 min read


A Journey to Zanzibar: Four Danish students visit the Zanzibar Vet Clinic
On a (surprisingly) warm danish summer day, 4 girls dragged their suitcases through Copenhagen to begin the journey to Zanzibar. Okay,...

Worldwide Vets
Aug 25, 20184 min read


Can you change the world?
"What Can I Give? What can a volunteer offer to any project in fact?" Volunteering and doing work experience broad is a great chance to...

Gemma Campling
Jun 30, 20172 min read
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