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Veterinarians Without Borders launches new scholarship & bursary program for residents of northern Canada interested in pursuing animal health

Veterinarians Without Borders launches new scholarship & bursary program for residents of northern Canada interested in pursuing animal health

Posted Nov 1st, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières launches new Access to Care Awards program, which will provide scholarships and bursaries to individuals residing throughout Canada’s North who are pursuing educational opportunities related to animal health and wellness.

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Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Veterinarians Without Borders working to prevent rabies across remote communities in Canada's North

Posted Sep 22nd, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

Veterinarians Without Borders is working to prevent the spread of rabies across Canada's North.

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Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Baffin Island teen encouraged to follow animal care passion

Posted Jun 24th, 2022 in Stories, News, Northern Canada

Ashley volunteered her time and passion when the Veterinarians Without Borders team visited Kimmirut. To encourage her interest in animals and veterinary care, she was provided an online pet first aid course and first aid kit.

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Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have partnered to help animals!

Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers have partnered to help animals!

Posted Jun 1st, 2022 in Media Releases, News, Northern Canada

We're thrilled to announce this partnership with Petco and BOBS from Sketchers for animals across Canada's North.

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Stories From Around The World

From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

From Office to Community: Donatha’s Leadership in Building a Healthier Rwanda

Posted Oct 30th, 2025

This story profiles Donatha Anyinkamiye, Executive Secretary of Tare Sector, whose leadership and advocacy are helping COHERS turn One Health awareness into lasting, community-led change in Rwanda.

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Ask an Expert:

Ask an Expert: "How Can Veterinary Social Work Help Build Healthier Veterinary Professionals?" with Dave Shuey, Veterinary Social Worker at IndeVets

Posted Oct 22nd, 2025

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we connected with Dave Shuey, a Veterinary Social Worker with IndeVets, about the growing field of veterinary social work and how innovative practice models can help bring balance, fulfilment, and sustainability back to veterinary medicine.

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VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

VETS Volunteer Voices: Learning Goes Both Ways in Kenya

Posted Oct 19th, 2025

#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Grace Friesen, an Animal Health Advisor who spent three months in Kenya (May–August 2025) with our local partner, Meru Dairy, helping farmers improve herd health and milk production while learning firsthand how knowledge exchange can strengthen entire communities.

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  • The most rewarding part of my placements was helping others and seeing the many lives that are impacted along the way.
    - Nikki Sheedy

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