Veterinary-ProjectRwanda
Working together in a spirit of friendship to promote animal health, animal welfare, and species conservation in Rwanda.
Who we are
Vision and Mission
We are convinced that through collaborative partnerships, we can improve the quality of veterinary care and animal welfare in Rwanda. In doing so, we consider it essential to treat people with respect and appreciation and to ensure that animals are treated in accordance with animal welfare standards.
Discover Who We AreVeterinary Care in Rwanda
Veterinary medicine in Rwanda is an essential component of the One Health approach. There is a great need to improve the quality of veterinary care. This effort is supported by the work of NVVH and VetPro.
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You can support the NVVH through donations, a supporting membership in the VetPro association, and, if applicable, donations of like-new items. Support from veterinarians with specialized expertise and experience giving lectures from all countries is very welcome.
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Learn about our current projects
Continuing Education & Knowledge Transfer
Postgraduate training for Rwandan veterinarians and veterinary technicians, supported by knowledge transfer between Rwanda and Austria. The cornerstone of our work.
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Humane Dog Population Management
Regular visits to villages: Dogs are spayed or neutered, registered, treated, and vaccinated free of charge, in accordance with animal welfare standards and in consultation with their owners.
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On-site veterinary care
Comprehensive care; curative treatment and laboratory diagnostics. Provided by our local partner, the New Vision Veterinary Hospital (NVVH), in Musanze and Kigali.
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VetPro in the Media
Veterinary Medicine Between Austria and Rwanda - Dr. Otto Fischer
Article · Portrait
“Rwanda is a part of our lives” - Dr. Thomas Schwarzmann
A profile of VetPro board member Dr. Thomas Schwarzmann and their shared commitment to animal health, animal welfare, and animal protection in Rwanda.
Source: news4vets, Ausgabe 1/2026, S. 62–64 · Text: Sabine Kofler-Michaelis · © Schlütersche Fachmedien GmbH
Read the articleThird-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacterales and MRSA in Pigs in Rwanda
Animals (MDPI), 2026 · Open Access · One-Health-Studie zu Antibiotikaresistenzen (u. a. University of Rwanda, VetMeduni Wien, NVVH)
Zur Publikation →For Foundations & Funding Partners
VetPro operates transparently, collaboratively, and based on sound scientific principles. As a nonprofit organization, we allocate resources where they have a proven impact and document our work in publications and reports. We welcome foundations and funding partners who wish to help shape sustainable animal health in Rwanda.
