Our new cutting-edge veterinary training centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is officially open! On March 18th 2025 our international teams were joined at the opening ceremony by representatives of WOAH, WHO, Dogs Trust, Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, as well as representatives from 11 international veterinary universities. The event included tours of the centre followed by a two-day workshop on rabies tools, global veterinary training and research into humane dog population management.
Ambitious plans for the future
WVS has been training vets in Thailand since 2015, but demand continues to grow for veterinary training across South East Asia and internationally. The new centre will ensure the best training in the latest practical veterinary techniques, and is predicted to increase the number of vets trained by 25% and animals treated by 30%.
"Our commitment to veterinary training goes beyond numbers - it's about making lasting improvements. By offering expert training to local veterinary professionals, students, and international participants, WVS is empowering the global veterinary community and raising standards of care everywhere. The increased capacity for training in Thailand is a testament to our dedication to building a stronger, more skilled veterinary workforce that can address animal welfare challenges across the globe." Dr Luke Gamble, CEO and Founder of WVS
The journey to a new centre
"Building the new centre has been a five year project. The actual build took 16 months, but throughout that time, our incredible team never paused their life-saving work. Despite the construction efforts, our training courses, treatments, and outreach clinics continued without interruption. Our Thai team treated over 8,000 animals who would otherwise have had no access to veterinary care in 2024." Dr Guy Paperwinsub, WVS Thailand Director
We look forward to welcoming vets from around the world to learn vital skills to improve animal welfare globally.
Interested in visiting our new cutting-edge centre in Thailand?
We run courses are suitable for vet students, recently qualified vets or qualified vets who want to gain hands-on practical experience and confidence with routine soft tissue surgery. Dates for 2026 are now live and out more information on our website.
We also require experienced vets to support our team in running these courses, discover more here.