09/04/2026
Taking and compassionate care 12,000 km across the globe. 🌍🚐
On any typical week, you’ll find Veterinarian Dr. Charles Carrier in the clinic at Vet et Nous diagnosing complex cases, while Katy Lyons balances her days as both a Registered Veterinary Technician and Hospital Manager at our very own VCA Canada Cats Only Animal Hospital. But this month, their routines are shifting across the world.
Through the Mars, Incorporated Ambassador Program (MAP), the two are packing their bags and heading to Hubli-Dharwad, India, to lend their hands to a different kind of community care.
From September 7–16, Charles and Katy are teaming up with Humane World for Animals. They’ll be stepping out of traditional hospital settings and onto the front lines of a mobile animal clinic, providing field-based treatment, essential vaccinations, and preventive healthcare directly to rural and underserved communities.
Between Charles’ clinical diagnostic experience and Katy’s dual perspective as a technician and hospital leader, they bring a comprehensive skill set to this mission. Stepping into mobile fieldwork allows them to translate those high-level hospital standards into high-impact community care and deliver vital treatments in resource-limited environments and empowering local volunteers with sustainable animal healthcare practices.
Their commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting local caregivers, and advocating for vulnerable animals reflects the very best of our veterinary community. 💙
💬 Please join us in sending safe travels and warm wishes to Charles and Katy as they prepare for this incredible journey! Stay tuned right here for photos and stories from the field.
