USA - Zuni
Join trip leader Dr. Mitsie Vargas on this exciting trip to the Zuni Pueblo Reservation in western New Mexico! Right now, we are looking for at least 1-2 DVMs and 3-4 vet techs or vet students to join the team to help run animal health clinics and to minister to the Zuni community through building relationships. If you have been looking for a U.S. trip, this one could be the one for you!
Trip Leader: Dr. Mitsie Vargas
Dates: November 19-22, 2026
Location and Local Partner: Zuni, NM (Zuni Pueblo Nation); Zuni Christian Reformed Mission
Vet Work: Most of the veterinary work that will be cat, dog, sheep, and horse vaccinations; We will try to do cat spays/neuters as well if time allows. It will be determined later if a spay/neuter clinic will be set up.
Ministry Work: Daily communication with locals during appointments, Gospel presentation on receipts from veterinary work, prayer requests after farm calls, and more.
Group Size: 11-14 total; We are looking for 1-2 DVMs and 3-4 vet students or vet tech students (18+).
Cost: $275
Additional Details: There is the possibility to add several days to your trip and explore some of the landscape and tourist attractions in northern New Mexico immediately following the 22nd. If you are interested, the trip leaders will reach out to you about this, including additional costs.
When arriving for this trip, you must arrive in Albuquerque, NM no later than 10:00 AM on the 19th (Thursday) to be picked up and caravanned to Zuni, NM. If you cannot arrive early on the 19th, you would need to arrive on the evening of the 18th and spend the night at a local airport hotel.
Trip Leader: Dr. Mitsie Vargas
Dates: November 19-22, 2026
Location and Local Partner: Zuni, NM (Zuni Pueblo Nation); Zuni Christian Reformed Mission
Vet Work: Most of the veterinary work that will be cat, dog, sheep, and horse vaccinations; We will try to do cat spays/neuters as well if time allows. It will be determined later if a spay/neuter clinic will be set up.
Ministry Work: Daily communication with locals during appointments, Gospel presentation on receipts from veterinary work, prayer requests after farm calls, and more.
Group Size: 11-14 total; We are looking for 1-2 DVMs and 3-4 vet students or vet tech students (18+).
Cost: $275
Additional Details: There is the possibility to add several days to your trip and explore some of the landscape and tourist attractions in northern New Mexico immediately following the 22nd. If you are interested, the trip leaders will reach out to you about this, including additional costs.
When arriving for this trip, you must arrive in Albuquerque, NM no later than 10:00 AM on the 19th (Thursday) to be picked up and caravanned to Zuni, NM. If you cannot arrive early on the 19th, you would need to arrive on the evening of the 18th and spend the night at a local airport hotel.
All prospective volunteers should click "Express Interest" to the right. You will be contacted by the STM Coordinator and then by the trip leader before being added to the team.