My Nonprofit Reviews

I volunteered as a vet student with World Vets with the International Veterinary Medicine Student Volunteer Program in Granada, Nicaragua. I signed up primarily to get more hands-on surgical experience, but the program was so much more than that. I had the opportunity to work with veterinarians, students, and technicians from around the world and to learn different approaches to medicine and surgery. I received one-on-one instruction in a low-stress environment that promoted teamwork, as well as a sense of accomplishment for the surgeries and medical care provided for the local community. The cultural aspect was amazing, and I loved going out into the community meet and work directly with animals and their owners. World Vets is a great organization that I look forward to being involved with throughout my career as a veterinarian!