With the support of the University of Bristol and the Marchig Trust, we have established a space for vet students to enhance their clinical skills, crucial for their future careers in veterinary education. This initiative also aligns with our commitment to animal welfare charity efforts and contributes to Malawi veterinary training programs, offering valuable vet volunteering opportunities.
As an animal welfare charity, we offer free training and CPD days to para-vets in equine veterinary medicine and procedures, including castration, dentistry, wound management, and hoof care. Our initiatives also support Malawi veterinary training, aiming to enhance veterinary education for vet students and promote vet volunteering opportunities.
Our vet student training programmes, which prioritize animal welfare charity initiatives, include both lecture and practical classes focusing on equine medicine and surgery, as well as companion animal medicine and surgery. Additionally, these programmes support Malawi veterinary training, enhancing veterinary education through hands-on experiences and vet volunteering opportunities.
With the help of our partners, the Lilongwe Society for Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA), an animal welfare charity, we provide free canine neutering and rabies vaccination clinics for low-income communities in Malawi. In addition to these services, we also run donkey castration and equine primary health clinics for farmers, contrib
With the help of our partners, the Lilongwe Society for Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA), an animal welfare charity, we provide free canine neutering and rabies vaccination clinics for low-income communities in Malawi. In addition to these services, we also run donkey castration and equine primary health clinics for farmers, contributing to veterinary education and offering valuable Malawi veterinary training opportunities for vet students interested in vet volunteering.
Rebecca co-founded the animal welfare charity VEM alongside her fiancé Angus after a volunteer trip to Lilongwe in 2020, where she fell in love with the beautiful country of Malawi. As a trustee, Rebecca oversees the day-to-day operations of the charity and plays a significant role in shaping the overall strategic direction of the organiz
Rebecca co-founded the animal welfare charity VEM alongside her fiancé Angus after a volunteer trip to Lilongwe in 2020, where she fell in love with the beautiful country of Malawi. As a trustee, Rebecca oversees the day-to-day operations of the charity and plays a significant role in shaping the overall strategic direction of the organization. With a long-standing passion for animal welfare, she completed an MSc in International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law at the University of Edinburgh in 2021. Her dissertation explored the connection between gender equality and animal welfare among Malawian subsistence farmers, highlighting the importance of veterinary education and Malawi veterinary training. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys walking with her beautiful Malawian street dog, Maggie, and supporting vet students through vet volunteering initiatives.
Angus is a co-founder of VEM, an animal welfare charity, where he leads the equine side of the charity's activities and is responsible for building the equine curriculum at LUANAR. He is passionate about veterinary education, particularly in teaching and mentoring future veterinary surgeons. Following his first volunteer trip to Malawi in
Angus is a co-founder of VEM, an animal welfare charity, where he leads the equine side of the charity's activities and is responsible for building the equine curriculum at LUANAR. He is passionate about veterinary education, particularly in teaching and mentoring future veterinary surgeons. Following his first volunteer trip to Malawi in 2020, Angus recognized the critical need for improved Malawi veterinary training in equine veterinary medicine and surgery, especially given the large donkey population and the lack of formal equine veterinary training for vets and para-vets. In the U.K, Angus' interests lie in orthopaedics and sports medicine, and he works at a leading polo veterinary practice in the south of England. This background equips him with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he brings to his work with VEM, where he continues to make a meaningful difference to the lives of equines and their owners in Malawi, inspiring vet students and those interested in vet volunteering.
Precious joined VEM as a trustee in 2021 after meeting Rebecca and Angus during his student internship with the LSPCA in 2020, which sparked his passion for animal welfare charity work. His main interests lie in neglected zoonotic diseases and the One Health approach. Currently, he is engaged in veterinary education at the Malawi Liverpoo
Precious joined VEM as a trustee in 2021 after meeting Rebecca and Angus during his student internship with the LSPCA in 2020, which sparked his passion for animal welfare charity work. His main interests lie in neglected zoonotic diseases and the One Health approach. Currently, he is engaged in veterinary education at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme in Blantyre, where he is conducting a research project on rabies surveillance as part of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Group. In the future, Precious hopes to pursue a Masters and PhD in epidemiology, furthering his commitment to veterinary training and improving outcomes in the field. His journey as a vet student has deeply influenced his aspirations in vet volunteering and research.
Catherine is a lecturer in clinical medicine at LUANAR veterinary faculty, contributing to the field of veterinary education in Malawi. Since 2008, she has collaborated with several veterinary organisations in Malawi, including the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, the Lilongwe SPCA, and Mission Rabies, which are notable animal welfare charities.
Catherine is a lecturer in clinical medicine at LUANAR veterinary faculty, contributing to the field of veterinary education in Malawi. Since 2008, she has collaborated with several veterinary organisations in Malawi, including the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, the Lilongwe SPCA, and Mission Rabies, which are notable animal welfare charities. Primarily a clinical veterinarian specializing in emergency and critical care for small animals, Catherine also nurtures an interest in infectious disease epidemiology and promotes One Health approaches. Her dedication extends to vet students and vet volunteering, enhancing Malawi veterinary training for future professionals.
Joe joined the team in February 2023, and his work is truly essential to our animal welfare charity. He is responsible for coordinating field clinics and communicating with community leaders, which is vital for our Malawi veterinary training initiatives. Joe is committed to improving animal welfare and plays a key role in educating the lo
Joe joined the team in February 2023, and his work is truly essential to our animal welfare charity. He is responsible for coordinating field clinics and communicating with community leaders, which is vital for our Malawi veterinary training initiatives. Joe is committed to improving animal welfare and plays a key role in educating the local community about animal handling, welfare, and husbandry practices. His dedication also supports vet students and those involved in vet volunteering. He is affectionately known as the ‘Field Master’!
Your donations will help us to provide free training to Malawian vet students and para-vets and to provide much needed free veterinary care to animals in Malawi.
