3 Veterinarians Without Borders volunteers share their northern experiences
As teams arrive in Iqaluit for the first spring rotation of clinics in Canada’s Arctic, three volunteers reflect on their experiences.
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"Women of VWB": Introducing Charmaine Brett, Executive Director, VWB North America
To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Charmaine Brett, Executive Director, VWB North America.
Veterinarians Without Borders North America launches first-ever Northern veterinary telehealth program in partnership with Animal HealthLink and PetSmart Charities of Canada™
We are thrilled to launch the first ever veterinary telehealth program in Canada, which will serve remote communities across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut that have limited access to veterinary care.
"Women of VWB": Introducing Dr. Michelle Tuma (DVM), Northern Canada Veterinary Specialist, VWB North America
To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Dr. Michelle Tuma (DVM), Northern Canada Veterinary Specialist, VWB North America.
"Women of VWB": Introducing Daria Kuznetsova, VWB Country Program Manager, Ukraine
To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Daria Kuznetsova, VWB Country Program Manager in Ukraine.
"Women of VWB": Introducing Jennifer Ogeer (BSc, DVM, MSc, MBA, MA), Board Member & Chair, VWB North America
To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Jennifer Ogeer (BSc, DVM, MSc, MBA, MA), Board Member & Chair, VWB North America.
"Women of VWB": Introducing Esther Mburu, VWB Country Program Manager, Kenya
To celebrate Women's Day 2024, we are releasing a week-long series featuring “Women of VWB”. The Women of VWB are effective and powerful change-makers who #InspireInclusion daily. Today, we introduce you to Esther Mburu, VWB Country Program Manager in Kenya.
Northern Collaboration: Crafting Doghouses for Arctic Canine Comfort
This past November, 10 doghouse flat packs embarked on a journey to the Arctic, bringing warmth and protection to dogs facing harsh winter conditions.
Unleashing Hope in the North: Meet Jocelyn Skeard, northern community liaison with Veterinarians Without Borders
As a longtime community member, community liaison, and key stakeholder in establishing the Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) clinics, Jocelyn's impact is deeply rooted within the community, reaching into the realm of national animal healthcare platforms.
Safeguarding against zoonotic pathogen spillover: The vital role of wildlife health promotion and disease surveillance
Today (Dec.27, 2023), as we mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness it’s the perfect time to reflect on the links between human, animal, and environmental health. In this article, wildlife health specialist and VWB/VSF Board Member, Jolene Giancinti (BHSc, DVM, PhD) discusses One Health, zoonoses, and wildlife disease surveillance.
