Veterinary Clinic –
Kibera Health Center
Affordable, community‑rooted veterinary care that protects animals, improves livelihoods, and advances One Health for Kibera’s 1.5 million residents.
One Health
in Action
Animal health, human health, and the environment are inseparable. Our veterinary team works alongside our medical and dental units, targeting zoonoses and environmental risks together.
Access & Affordability
Low‑cost care, community outreach in schools and markets, and partnerships with KMTC enable high‑quality services where they are needed most.
Telemedicine Support
Our Medical Advisory Board supports complex cases in real‑time via telemedicine and case review, expanding local capacity sustainably.
Clinical Services
Core services focus on high‑impact, preventable conditions that affect both animals and families’ economic stability.
Rabies Vaccination & Bite‑Prevention
Mass vaccination campaigns, kennel‑side vaccines, and school‑based education to reduce human and canine rabies.
Deworming & Parasite Control
Targeted anti‑parasite protocols for dogs and cats; counseling on hygiene and environmental control.
Primary Care & Minor Procedures
Wound care, abscess management, minor soft‑tissue procedures, bandaging, and pain control.
Reproductive Health
Spay/neuter campaigns (high‑volume days), pyometra triage, estrus counseling, and responsible ownership.
Zoonotic Disease Surveillance
Screening and education for ringworm, leptospirosis, echinococcus, and other zoonoses; rapid referral pathways.
Nutrition & Preventive Care
Body‑condition scoring, feeding plans within local budgets, vitamin/mineral support, and puppy/kitten care.
Community Programs
We bring services to where families already gather—schools, churches, and markets—closing access gaps and building trust.
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School Pet‑Wellness Days: education, deworming, rabies shots, and bite‑prevention training.
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Women’s Groups & Savings Circles: pet‑care micro‑lessons linked to family health and safety.
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Community Health Volunteers: train‑the‑trainer model for early identification and referral of animal and zoonotic issues.
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Market‑day Pop‑ups: quick triage, parasite control, vaccinations, and scheduled follow‑ups at the clinic.
Capacity Building
With our partners, we offer short courses and clinical rotations for trainees and paraprofessionals, aligned to Kenya’s standards and our telemedicine workflows.
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KMTC collaborations
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Telemedicine case rounds
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Volunteer dentist/MD cross‑training
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Animal welfare & handling
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Infection prevention & control
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Data collection & reporting
Our Team & Partners
Local clinicians lead care on‑site, with advisory support from our Medical Advisory Board and collaborating institutions.
Local Clinical Lead (Veterinary)
Veterinary Officer / Program Lead
Directs daily clinical operations, outreach logistics, and quality assurance.
KMTC Collaborators
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Training & Rotations
Faculty and trainees rotate through the clinic for hands‑on experience.
Primary Care & Minor Procedures
Telemedicine & Case Review
Multidisciplinary specialists support complex case management.
Facility & Equipment
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Dedicated exam area and treatment tables; clean‑water access from on‑site well; solar‑powered operations.
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Cold‑chain capacity for vaccines; parasite‑control pharmacy items; basic point‑of‑care diagnostics.
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Isolation corner and biosecurity protocols for infectious presentations.
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Shared radiology access and referral pathways through the Kibera Health Center network.
Quality & Safety
We follow Kenya veterinary guidelines and DIHRA clinical SOPs: consent, pain‑management, asepsis, sharps safety, antimicrobial stewardship, and humane handling.
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Anesthesia checklists
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Sterilization logs
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Waste segregation
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Vaccine registers
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Adverse‑event reporting
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Cold‑chain monitoring
Accessing Care
We welcome walk‑ins during community clinics and scheduled appointments at the Kibera Health Center.
Location Kibera Health Center (near partner schools)
Hours Mon–Sat, community clinic days posted monthly
Fees Low‑cost; subsidies available via partners & donations
Languages English • Swahili
book / refer a case
Use the form below or email us. Emergency cases are triaged on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer emergency services?
We triage urgent cases during clinic hours and stabilize for referral when needed. For after‑hours emergencies, visit the nearest 24/7 facility; our staff can advise by phone when available.
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How much do services cost?
Fees are subsidized through donations and partnerships and are kept as low as possible. No one is turned away for inability to pay during community clinic days.
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Which animals do you see?
Primarily dogs and cats. Working or service animals are seen on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Can I volunteer?
Yes. We host structured placements for veterinarians, technicians, students, and public‑health trainees.
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How does the veterinary unit work with medical and dental?
We coordinate vaccination, deworming, and bite‑prevention outreach with medical and dental screenings to multiply impact and reduce risk across families.