Rural Area Veterinary Services

Welcome to HumanePro, the new online home of Rural Area Veterinary Services volunteer program! HumanePro helps you support pet owners and others in your community to expand access to care and make a difference for more animals and their families. We work with veterinary professionals, shelter directors and other community leaders to bring you the best ideas, tested strategies and lifesaving insights from organizations around the globe.

Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) supports the health and wellbeing of animals, families and communities impacted by systemic poverty and geographic isolation. Our programs provide essential veterinary services and build professional capacity to reduce barriers to animal health resources and expand equitable access to veterinary care.

Professional volunteers are at the core of the RAVS program. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians from all over the country take time away from their jobs and daily lives to generously contribute their skills and expertise. These committed professionals drive the success of RAVS and share in our mission to support the health and wellbeing of pets and the people who love them.

Working with experienced professional mentors, students receive intensive hands-on clinical training and vital experience in community outreach while gaining a deeper awareness and appreciation of the systemic challenges faced in underserved communities. Student alumni graduate and move into their careers equipped with knowledge and strategies to expand access to veterinary care and improve quality of life for animals everywhere.