06/11/2026
For our veterinary teams, caring for animals doesn't stop at our hospital doors....or office doors...or any doors really! 🐾💙
That's why two of our dedicated VCA Canada Associates, Martin and Krista, are packing their bags and heading to Nassau, Bahamas, as part of the Mars, Incorporated Ambassador Program (MAP)!
They will be joining forces with the Bahamas Humane Society, a compassionate shelter team that serves as a vital lifeline of second chances, community education, and tireless advocacy for animals in need across the island.
When shelter resources are stretched, and rescue intake never slows, maintaining facilities while delivering loving care is an immense task. That’s why Krista and Martin are stepping in: to stand side-by-side with local caretakers, roll up their sleeves, and transform kennel runs, surgical suites, and shared spaces into safer, brighter environments where healing can truly flourish.
Alongside hands-on daily shelter chores and enrichment, their mission is simple: to leave lasting improvements that support both the shelter team and every rescue pet who walks through their doors.
Here’s what Krista, a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) who has been with VCA Canada for 24 years, had to share before departure:
"I am counting down the days until I leave for my assignment to help the Bahamas Humane Society. I am turning in my stethoscope for work gloves as we make changes at the shelter to help improve patient care. We are working on an outdoor space, kennel area, and a small renovation in the surgical suite. As a Registered Veterinary Technologist working for VCA Canada for 24 years, I am happy to work for a company that supports such an amazing initiative. I am excited to share all of my experiences from this adventure!"
We couldn't be prouder (and more excited) to see our Associates using their passion, skills, and energy to make a lasting difference for pets and shelter teams abroad.
Join us in wishing Martin and Krista an incredible assignment, and drop your travel wishes and words of encouragement for them in the comments below! ✈️🌴🐕