Discover IVVO’s unique veterinary volunteer programs, created by experienced veterinarians to help you give back while exploring exciting destinations like Australia, South America, and Africa. Care for wildlife, assist underserved communities, and reignite your passion for veterinary medicine.

Veterinarians face unique challenges that can lead to alcohol dependency. This guide offers practical advice on recognizing a drinking problem, seeking help, and finding support tailored to the veterinary profession. Take the first step toward recovery today.

Surviving the Holiday Hustle: Simple Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health This Season

On November 22, 2024, Mexico’s Chief Veterinary Officer informed the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) about the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Chiapas, a southern Mexican state bordering Guatemala. This alarming find involved a cow at an inspection checkpoint, raising concerns about the pest’s potential spread into the United States.

New World screwworms are the larvae of a parasitic fly species that infest the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, and even humans. The infestation begins when the maggots enter open wounds, feeding on the host’s flesh and causing severe infections.

Dr. Crystal Heath, a veterinarian and outspoken animal welfare advocate, is at the center of a heated controversy as agricultural producers accuse her of crossing professional boundaries in her fight to expose the impacts of the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak. While her revelations about the zoonotic risks and alleged unethical practices within the industry have drawn public attention, critics claim her actions violate the veterinary code of conduct.