Accessible Veterinary Care

05/29/2026

At the most recent Covelo Clinic, one of our Accessible Veterinary Care programs, volunteers from the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine provided essential veterinary care for hundreds of animals in an underserved rural community while helping train the next generation of veterinarians in accessible, community-centered care.

From routine wellness visits and spay/neuter surgeries to helping a severely injured dog named Nala receive lifesaving treatment, the clinic demonstrated how supporting animal health can strengthen the wellbeing of entire communities.

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In late March, volunteers from the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine traveled to Covelo, California for another weekend of compassionate, community-centered veterinary care through the Covelo Clinic. Entirely volunteer-run, the clinic brings together veterinarians, veterinary students, ve...

05/11/2026

Access to veterinary care supports not only animal health, but the well-being of the people and communities who care for them.

This , we recognize the barriers many families face in obtaining timely, affordable veterinary care and the importance of building solutions that make care more accessible for all.

At UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, the PetSmart Charities Endowed Chair in Accessible Veterinary Care is helping advance equitable approaches through research, education, and community engagement. From community-based care programs to disaster preparedness and response, our work is focused on keeping people and pets healthy together.

Learn more: accessvets.org

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