Dr Jierson Mendoza - Peru
June 2008
In June 2008 we welcomed Dr Jierson Mendoza, a vet from the city of Piura in northern Peru who had been volunteering his time and services at a local animal rescue organisation, Asociación Humanitaria “San Francisco de Asis”. The President of the Asociación recommended Dr Mendoza for our Training Programme.
Working with Dr Mendoza, our vets discovered significant differences in veterinary practices between the UK and Peru. We learned about the extremely limited conditions he worked in and the very few drugs, materials and equipment he had at his disposal. Training started with the basics: the concept of sterility during operation, the use of gloves or alternatives and the use of basic surgical instruments. We introduced him to some newer and safer surgical techniques, such as the spaying of female cats via flank incision and the use of jugular rather than cephalic veins for blood collection. By the end of the course, Dr Mendoza had acquired a solid foundation of veterinary skills.
In Piura, Peru, Dr. Mendoza continues to put into practice the skills which he acquired at the Mayhew.