Mexico Sets the Bar (High!) for HQHVSN Training
By: Brianna Lovell Myers, Administrative Director at United Spay Alliance
Mexico Sets the Bar (High!) for HQHVSN Training
A successful training event in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, has highlighted the potential for expanding high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) training for veterinarians.
On Saturday, June 1, a spay/neuter clinic was held for the community, offering low-cost services and serving as a training platform for both students and veterinarians. This event marked the first collaboration between Universidad de Sonora and Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM).
Veterinary students from both universities participated in the clinic, which provided services to 30 cats and dogs. The event exceeded expectations, attracting 42 veterinary students and veterinarians on-site, with over 150 more joining via livestream.
Nearly 200 veterinary students and practitioners observed over four hours of surgery, gaining valuable insights into HQHVSN techniques.
The training was spearheaded by Dra. Blayra Maldonado, a professor at Universidad de Sonora, a veterinarian with Animal Home, and the Director of Academics & Medical Director for Spay Mexico. The event was supported by Spay Mexico, GuaGua, Animal Home, Universidad de Sonora, and UVM. Special thanks go to Dr. Andres Ochoa, head of the Department of Agriculture & Livestock at Universidad de Sonora, for his role in facilitating this opportunity.
Universidad de Sonora also offers veterinary students a 27-hour online course titled, “One Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Controlling Canine and Feline Overpopulation” every year.
Bringing HQHVSN directly into the veterinary curriculum at universities has already produced some outstanding results for Mexico. We are eager to see what’s next in the evolution of spay/neuter training for Spay Mexico, and the entire Spay Global team.