Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Field Services (formerly known as Rural Area Veterinary Services or RAVS) teams travel to remote areas from Appalachia to Peru, providing free veterinary services to the pets of needy residents. No community or American Indian reservation is too far off the beaten path. No village's needs are too great.

Read some of the personal stories about the animals and the teams of volunteer veterinarians and veterinary students who help them. You'll soon understand why, despite the harsh conditions and long hours, HSVMA field teams always make time for one more animal.