Bolivia (Small Animal CE)
CE Speakers: Drs. Kelly Crowdis & John Mauterer
Dates: June 2-9, 2026
Veterinary Work/ CE Topics Covered: 5 Lectures and labs (16 hours) of interactive RACE CE!
- Cultural Sensitivities (1 hour) - Kelly Crowdis
- Do I Bring My Own Medications or Not? (2 hours includes a field trip to vet pharmacy) - Kelly Crowdis
- Techniques in Field Medicine and Surgery (spay/neuter) in Developing Nations for Small Animals (6 hours; 2-hour lecture, 4-hour wet lab) - John Mauterer
- Techniques in Anesthesia in Developing Nations for Small Animals (5 hours; 2-hour lecture, 3-hour wet lab) - John Mauterer
- Techniques in Post-Operative Care in Developing Nations of Small Animals (2 hours; 1-hour lecture, 1-hour wet lab) - Kelly Crowdis
Ministry Work: We will be working alongside local veterinarians and veterinary students from the university helping to build relationships and further the ministry of the long-term field workers serving in Bolivia. Also, we will be providing a spay/neuter clinic in a nearby local village where animal care is lacking, demonstrating the love of Jesus through veterinary medicine.
Max Group Number: 10 DVMs
Cost: $1,070 (not including airfare); Volunteers age 70+ will need to purchase their own insurance outside of CVM. For this reason, these volunteers will see a slight decrease in the CVM trip cost. If you do not have a Bolivian visa, an additional $160 needs hand-carried in cash for a visa.
Additional Information: We will be staying in the city and countryside at different locations. There will be one day of cultural activities.