About RVETS
Rural Veterinary Experience Teaching & Service (RVETS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010. RVETS is dedicated to improving the welfare of working equids while strengthening the communities who depend on them for their livelihoods.
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Through integrated field clinics, veterinary education, and community collaboration, RVETS provides meaningful service where access to equine veterinary care is limited. Our work bridges compassionate animal care with practical, real-world training for future veterinarians.
What we do
RVETS provides field-based veterinary services focused on preventive care, humane treatment, and sustainable equine health practices. Our programs address the needs of working horses, donkeys, and mules that play an essential role in rural economies.
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By working directly within underserved communities, RVETS delivers care that supports both animal welfare and the families who rely on these animals every day.
Education and Training
Education is central to RVETS’ mission. Through our Comprehensive Working Equid Field Medicine Program, veterinary students receive supervised, hands-on experience in real-world rural practice.
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Students participate in clinical decision-making, field procedures, and community engagement while learning the practical and ethical responsibilities of rural veterinary medicine. Our goal is to train skilled, compassionate professionals while creating measurable impact for animals and communities alike.
Our founders
RVETS was founded by Dr. Eric Davis, DVM, and Cindy Davis, whose combined experience in veterinary medicine, education, and rural outreach laid the foundation for the organization’s mission.
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Dr. Davis is a graduate of the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine and is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal). His longstanding commitment to rural veterinary service and student mentorship directly shaped the creation of RVETS.
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Cindy Davis brings extensive experience in equine veterinary care, field anesthesia, and student instruction. Her leadership in clinical training, logistics, and equine handling has been instrumental in the success of RVETS’ field programs.
Together, their shared dedication to service, education, and animal welfare continues to guide RVETS’ work today.
We are currently expanding our website to better showcase our programs and impact. Thank you for your patience as we continue sharing more of our work.