Our Story
We never set out to start an organisation like this.
Our journey began on an Impact Safari with African Wildlife Vets, where we saw firsthand the reality of wildlife conservation – the urgency, complexity, and daily challenges.
What stayed with us most was the veterinarians. Working alongside them, we witnessed their dedication, resilience, and the critical role they play in protecting endangered wildlife under difficult conditions.
We couldn’t walk away from that experience. We wanted to be part of the solution.
African Wildlife Veterinarians was born from that moment – with a simple goal: to support those on the frontlines, ensuring they have what they need to keep protecting Africa’s wildlife.
Claire, Kathy & Pam
Supporting Wildlife Veterinarians
African Wildlife Veterinarians raises awareness and funding for veterinary teams protecting wildlife across Africa. These teams are often the first, and sometimes only, responders in wildlife crises, providing both emergency care and preventative support.
Funding enables rapid response in the field by supplying essential pharmaceuticals, equipment, and medical consumables, while also covering operational needs like transport and helicopter support for critical interventions.
By strengthening these frontline teams, we ensure wildlife receives the care it needs, when it matters most.
Types of Projects we support
RELOCATION
Animals are translocated to prevent inbreeding and maintain genetic diversity.
COLLARING, BRANDING & NOTCHING
Used to track, monitor, and identify individual animals.
HORN TRIMMING
Rhino horns are removed to reduce poaching risk.
TREATMENT OF INJURED WILD ANIMALS
Injured animals are treated for snares, gunshots, or poisoning.
EMERGENCY CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL
Escaped animals are safely captured and returned.
DISEASE CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE
Testing for the prevalence of diseases in wild populations, ensuring they are prevented or managed.
RHINO ORPHANS
Orphaned calves are cared for until independent.
– Our Partners in the field –
