Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you just said YES?...

We’re back!!–and we’re starting Season 2 with a story about growth, courage and saying yes to opportunity.

After a short pause during a busy giving season, Worldwide Tails returns with a forward-looking episode spotlighting Vet Visions, one of Worldwide Vets’ most hands-on wildlife and veterinary experiences in South Africa. Set against Giving Tuesday–where our community raised over $6,000 for animals in Egypt through a matched fundraiser–this conversation reminds us that giving isn’t just about donations, but about showing up and getting involved.

Featuring Gretel, former APVMA President, alongside McCaelyn, a past Vet Visions volunteer and former APVMA board member, this episode explores how Vet Visions builds real-world skills, confidence and lasting perspective for aspiring vets.

🐾 Turn curiosity into experience

Applications are now OPEN for the July 9–22, 2026 Vet Visions project in South Africa.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.worldwide-vets.org/Projects/vet-visions

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate via our website–a little goes a long way!
https://www.worldwide-vets.org/

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🩺 The Vet Files

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Available to listen on Spotify and Youtube: Linktree

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This episode is for the ones holding it all together–until they can’t.

In honour of World Mental Health Day, I take us beyond the hero narrative to explore the emotional cost of care in international veterinary, wildlife, and conservation work. From compassion fatigue and burnout to moral injury and isolation, we’re pulling back the curtain on what this work really demands — and what it means to keep showing up anyway.

Featuring insights from Not One More Vet (NOMV), this candid episode weaves together personal stories, systemic truths, and field-tested strategies for staying afloat in a profession where care often comes at a cost.

💚 Resources:

• Not One More Vet (NOMV): https://www.nomv.org 
• Lifeboat Peer Support: https://www.nomv.org/programs/lifeboat 
• List of Peer-Sourced Resources: https://www.nomv.org/resources 
• Webinars: Not One More Vet - YouTube

🎤 Want to be featured in a follow-up episode? 

Send a voice note or story to: kristin@worldwide-vets.org 

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate via our website–a little goes a long way!
https://www.worldwide-vets.org/

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Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone in the field. Let them know they’re not alone!

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Where does your donation really go?

In this honest and transparent episode, we sit down with Bailey, Worldwide Vets’ Outreach Coordinator, to explore how donor support fuels lifesaving projects around the world. From vaccines and medical supplies to emergency shelter repairs, Bailey shares how every contribution is transformed into action-and why trust and transparency are the foundation of our mission.

Whether you’re a current supporter, a future volunteer or just curious about how non-profits work behind the scenes, this episode will give you a clearer picture of how compassion becomes change.

You can also watch the full interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate via our website – a little goes a long way!
https://www.worldwide-vets.org/

 🏆 Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you – enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

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Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

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Ever wondered what actually goes on behind the scenes of our projects?

Whether it's rhino dehorning in Namibia or rebuilding shelters in Ukraine, hundreds of volunteers experience life on the ground, being involved in making real change happen every single day.

In this episode, we sit down for two powerful conversations:

🎤Dani, our Volunteer Outreach Coordinator – sharing how she supports, guides, and inspires people to step into the world of volunteering with confidence.
🎤Grace, one of our past volunteers – offering a personal, unfiltered glimpse into what it’s really like to be part of a Worldwide Vets project.

Together, their stories reveal why volunteering isn’t just about giving your time – it’s about transformation for the animals, communities, and for you.

You can also watch the full interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate via our website – a little goes a long way!
https://www.worldwide-vets.org

 🏆Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you – enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

www.worldwide-vets.org
Follow: @worldwidevets
Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

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What happens behind the scenes of global animal rescue?

In this candid episode, we sit down with Sarah and Genie, the duo behind Worldwide Vets’ social media and marketing. From strategy to storytelling, they share how digital content becomes a tool for rescue, fundraising, and building a global movement for animal welfare.

Whether you're a content creator, aspiring nonprofit marketer, or just curious about how mission-driven media works – this episode offers both heart and insight.

You can also watch the full interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate via our website – a little goes a long way!
https://www.worldwide-vets.org

 🏆Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you – enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

www.worldwide-vets.org
Follow: @worldwidevets
Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

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What does it take to care for animals in the middle of war?

In this raw and emotional episode, we sit down with Jon Geller, Development Coordinator for Worldwide Vets, to share first-hand stories from the charity’s work inside Ukraine.
From injured animals rescued from conflict zones to shelter staff risking everything to stay behind– this is frontline veterinary care like you’ve never heard before.

It’s powerful, unfiltered, and shows the heart of Worldwide Vets’ global mission.

You can also watch the full interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate to our Rescue Raffle & help us reach $1,000 for animal care:
https://bit.ly/3GtjLxQ

 🏆Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you — enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

www.worldwide-vets.org
Follow: @worldwidevets
Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

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How does one moment spark a global movement?

In this powerful opening episode, we interview Dr. Gemma Campling, the founder and CEO of Worldwide Vets. She shares the story that changed everything — from finding an injured dog in a remote Himalayan village to launching a nonprofit that now serves animals across more than 10 countries.

It’s raw, inspiring, and the perfect place to begin.

You can also watch the full interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Donate to our Rescue Raffle & help us reach $1,000 for animal care:
https://bit.ly/3GtjLxQ

 🏆Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you — enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

www.worldwide-vets.org
Follow: @worldwidevets
Get links & extras: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

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Welcome to Worldwide Tails, the podcast where real stories, real animals, and real impact come together.

In this kickoff episode, we will be introducing you to your hosts (Kristin and Jess), and taking you behind the mic to explore the “why” behind this series. You'll be getting a glimpse of what’s ahead – from rhino dehorning missions to marine rescues – and how you can be part of the global movement to protect animals and empower frontline care.

You can also watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@worldwide_vets

🐾 Support the Mission

Enter our Rescue Raffle & help us reach our $1,000 goal for animal care:
https://bit.ly/3GtjLxQ

 🏆Win a Giveaway

Tell us what inspired you — enter to win a special gift from Worldwide Vets!
Fill out the quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ioX65XFxcwKkHyUEA 

🌍 Learn More

www.worldwide-vets.org
Follow us: @worldwidevets
Episode extras & volunteer info: https://bit.ly/43wck21 

Subscribe, share, and join the mission!! 

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