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Community Veterinary Outreach Clinic

Type
Programs and services
Topics
Health and wellness
Faculties or Units
Health
Audiences
Everybody
Locations
Halifax

About this resource

A registered Canadian charity that aims to improve the health of socially marginalized people and their pets by providing pro bono veterinary services as well as access to human health and welfare providers on hand to provide a range of supports and services to pet owners. CVO Halifax is led by a local inter-professional team of veterinarians and Dr. Cassandra Hanrahan from the Dalhousie School of Social Work in conjunction with five community partners. 
Vet holds a stethescope over a lizard sitting in its owner's lap.

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Community Veterinary Outreach Clinic: Improving the health of socially marginalized people and their pets

Community Veterinary Outreach (CVO) Halifax hosted a pilot clinic offering free pet care to marginalized individuals, emphasizing the One Health approach. The program bridges veterinary and human social services to improve well-being.

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Vet holds a stethescope over a lizard sitting in its owner's lap.

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