Beyond Borders: Veterinary Care and Compassion

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In this episode of Coffee in the Barn, Gemma Campling, founder and CEO of Worldwide Vets, joins the show to share her journey from the UK to Africa and beyond. Gemma’s work spans continents, providing critical veterinary services, conservation support, and community empowerment. Her unique career path combines her veterinary expertise and her passion for animal welfare to tackle challenges across cultural and geographical borders, from Africa to Eastern Europe. 

Highlights from the Conversation: 

• Worldwide Vets’ Global Reach: Gemma explains the mission of Worldwide Vets, a charity that delivers essential veterinary care across multiple continents and how her team works with both local vets and volunteers to uplift communities. 
• Africa’s Magnetic Pull: Gemma shares her story of initially visiting Africa for a short stay but eventually establishing a career there, creating sustainable impacts through veterinary care and community support. 
• Humanitarian Work in Ukraine: In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Gemma’s organization stepped in to provide aid for animals and pet owners in war-torn regions, emphasizing compassion for animals during challenging times. 
• Empowering Vets and Volunteers Globally: Through hands-on programs, Worldwide Vets supports professional development for young veterinarians and volunteers, teaching them about wildlife conservation and practical veterinary skills. 
• Resilience and Thriving in Adversity: From her Thrive course to addressing compassion fatigue, Gemma advocates for mental resilience among veterinarians and conservationists, sharing strategies for coping with high-stress roles. 

Tune in to hear Gemma’s incredible journey of resilience, cross-cultural connection, and her mission to make a difference worldwide through veterinary care. 

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