ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION

Protecting animals, promoting animal welfare, and conserving endangered species have been an integral part of our veterinary work for many years. During our several years of work in Vietnam, we had the opportunity to actively support numerous national and international animal welfare and wildlife conservation projects, contributing our veterinary expertise to the protection of wildlife and biodiversity.

One of our main areas of work was the veterinary care of rescued former bile bears at the FOUR PAWS Bear Sanctuary Vietnam. In addition, we were involved in establishing and operating a mobile wildlife veterinary clinic, providing veterinary support to wildlife rescue centres, national parks, and conservation organisations throughout Vietnam.

Our project partners included:

  • FOUR PAWS – Bear Sanctuary Vietnam
  • Endangered Primate Rescue Center (EPRC)
  • Turtle Conservation Center
  • Save Vietnam's Wildlife
  • Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center
  • Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park
  • WWF Vietnam (veterinary consultant for tiger conservation projects)

Alongside our clinical work, we were actively involved in the education and training of Vietnamese veterinarians. Through lectures and practical training courses at universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we taught exotic animal, zoo, and wildlife medicine. Our goal was to help establish these disciplines within the veterinary curriculum and to improve the long-term veterinary care of wildlife and exotic species in Vietnam.

During our work, we provided veterinary care for a wide range of species, including primates, Asiatic black bears, tigers, pangolins, reptiles, turtles, and numerous bird species. Working closely with international organisations, governmental authorities, and research institutions reinforced our belief that modern veterinary medicine plays a vital role in promoting animal welfare, protecting biodiversity, and conserving endangered species.

These experiences continue to shape our daily work and form the foundation of our commitment to combining evidence-based veterinary medicine with active animal welfare and wildlife conservation—locally, nationally, and internationally.