The Veterinary Community Outreach Programme (VCOP) empowers Hong Kong's communities in-need by supporting the human-animal bond. VCOP's approach is unique - we work with specific communities (disadvantaged, remote, elderly and special health needs) to provide owner education, practical support for basic pet care, and targeted research to tackle issues specific to the region. VCOP employs highly experienced veterinary staff who also provide supervised volunteering opportunities for BVM students to develop their practical skills in a safe environment. VCOP runs a dedicated van to facilitate our work wherever it is needed.

獸醫社區外展計劃（外展計劃）透過促進人與動物之間的聯繫去幫助香港有需要的社群。外展計劃採用獨特的運作模式，與特定社群（弱勢社群、偏遠地區、長者和有特殊健康需求人仕）合作，向飼主教授寵物照顧的知識、提供基本寵物護理支援、進行研究以協助亞太區動物和飼主應對各種難題及挑戰。外展計劃聘用經驗豐富的獸醫人員，他們也為參與志願服務的獸醫學學士課程學生提供指導，讓他們在安全的環境下實踐所學的技能。外展計劃的專車會到訪弱勢社群及偏遠鄉村等地區。

What VCOP does
外展計劃服務範圍

VCOP supports remote and marginalized communities, vision impaired, elderly and special needs groups through;

Owner education to improve animal welfare, strengthening the human:animal bond

Low-cost wellness examinations for pets and working dogs, dog and cat vaccinations, parasite control and neuter surgeries

VCOP supports Hong Kong's next generation of veterinarians with fully-supervised, practical learning opportunities to;

Increase social awareness

Improve communication skills

Enhance their "practice-ready" skills, including animal handling and surgery

VCOP advances understanding of unique challenges faced by animals and pet-owners in the region through targeted research and innovation.

For more information, please click here to see the program brochure.

外展計劃支援偏遠地區、弱勢社群、視障人士、長者及有特殊需要人仕;

向飼主教授寵物照顧的知識以改善動物福利，強化人與動物之間的聯繫

為寵物和工作犬提供低廉的健康檢查、為貓狗提供疫苗接種、寄生蟲控制和絕育手術

為香港新一代獸醫提供全面指導的實習機會，促使他們:

提高社會意識

提升溝通技巧

增強「執業準備」的技能，包括為動物護理及手術處理

透過進行針對性的研究和創新方案，協助亞太區的動物和飼主應對各種難題和挑戰

如需更多資訊，請點擊這裡查看計劃刊物。

Support Us
支持我們

We welcome donations to support our Centre and its Veterinary Community Outreach Programme in promoting the health and welfare of animals. Your generous support will help us to continue to improve the animal's quality of life through on-going programme activities and research, as well as to address major health and welfare problems.

To donate, please complete the online donation form (please state "CAHW VCOP" under remarks) or email us the completed donation form at centre.ahw@cityu.edu.hk.

歡迎捐款支持我們的中心及獸醫社區外展計劃，促進動物的健康和福利。您的慷慨支持將幫助我們透過持續社區活動和學術研究改善動物的生活質素，並解決動物健康和福利等問題。

如欲捐款，請填妥網上捐款表格（請在備註欄中註明「CAHW VCOP」），或將填妥的捐款表格電郵至centre.ahw@cityu.edu.hk。

Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every pet receives the love and care they deserve.

我們齊心協力作出改變，確保每隻寵物都能獲得他們應得的關愛和護理。

For enquiries, please contact Dr. Teresa Lee at teresa.lee@cityu.edu.hk or (852) 3442 9904.
如有查詢，歡迎透過電郵 (teresa.lee@cityu.edu.hk) 或致電熱線 (852) 3442 9904 聯繫 Dr. Teresa Lee。

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For the exterior design competition of the Veterinary Community Outreach Van, please visit here.