Zoetis Foundation Champions Global Veterinarian Education, Well-being, and Livelihoods on World Veterinary Day and Beyond - Seite 2

Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE)

Across Europe, the Foundation provides grant support to FVE to help promote mental well-being and DEI in veterinary workplaces. Through high-quality and easily accessible resources, guidance, and coaching, FVE empowers workplaces to meet the pressing challenges of veterinary mental well-being and DEI as it relates to staff retention, business operations, and providing quality service. Taking a two-prong approach, FVE will develop and disseminate high-quality, free resources including courses on mental well-being and DEI and offer access to a network of reputable coaches and mentors for early career veterinarians.

"Cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment within veterinary workplaces is essential for the well-being of both professionals and the animals they serve,” says Siegfried Moder, FVE President. “We are grateful for the support of the Zoetis Foundation, which will allow us to build online tools to foster thriving workplaces that prioritize mental well-being, champion inclusion for underrepresented groups, and ensure the delivery of exceptional care."

World Food Program USA

In Kenya and Ethiopia, the Zoetis Foundation provides grant funding to deliver financial and veterinary services to help build resilience among livestock farmers in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s mission to fight hunger. In an area where over 10 million farmers are at risk of severe food insecurity and poverty, this funding helps empower an estimated 350 veterinary service providers to increase access to quality animal healthcare and productivity resources — ultimately helping to build a thriving farmers community and strengthening the economic security of the region. To date, the program has reached over 43,000 farmers and provided crucial veterinary services to nearly 55,000 animals.

"As a veterinary officer in Kenya, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of funding focused on access to veterinary services and livestock insurance,” said John Koske, Veterinary Officer at the Ministry of Livestock and Pastoral Economy, based in Isiolo County, Kenya. “I am grateful for the support provided by this program as it not only benefits the animals but also empowers pastoralists to secure their livelihoods and build resilience against economic shocks.”