Orangutan Veterinary

Advisory Group

Supporting the Veterinarians Who Protect Orangutans

Providing training, resources, and community for those on the frontlines of orangutan conservation.

What is OVAG?

A Lifeline for Orangutan Caregivers

The Orangutan Veterinary Advisory Group (OVAG) is a global network of veterinarians and healthcare staff working in Borneo, Sumatra, and beyond. Each year, the Orangutan Conservancy brings these frontline professionals together for an intensive workshop that builds skills, fosters collaboration, and strengthens the fight to save endangered orangutans.

Why OVAG?

On the Frontlines of an Urgent Crisis

Every day, orangutan veterinarians work under extraordinary pressure. Shortages of medicine, equipment, staff, and funding make even routine care a struggle. Many vets face these challenges in isolation — without the support networks available in other medical fields. OVAG exists to bridge that gap.

Program Partners

World Class Trainings & Practical Workshops

Strengthening Conservation

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Hands-on sessions in veterinary techniques tailored to orangutans and other target species

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Practical simulations for real-world emergencies and medical challenges

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Expert-led demonstrations on latest treatment protocols

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Problem-solving workshops that prepare vets for high stress, low resources situations

Year-Round Knowledge Sharing

Connecting Frontline Workers

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Presentations on the newest research and field data

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Roundtable discussions on emerging threats to target species

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Collaborative case studies that explore complex medical scenarios

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Open Q&A sessions where vets can seek advice from global peers

Vital Networking

Creating a Lifeline

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Opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region and beyond

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Peer-to-peer mentoring that continues long after the workshop

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Building alliances with organizations that strengthen conservation efforts

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Creating lifelong friendships that provide support in times of crisis

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We leverage the latest technology to provide efficient and convenient services, including online policy management and claims filing. OVAG workshops gave me confidence I didn’t have before.

Darlene B. Wilkerson

Wildlife Health Coordinator

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We leverage the latest technology to provide efficient and convenient services, including online policy management and claims filing. The network of peers is irreplaceable.

Jimmie P. Johnson

Conservation Specialist, Sumatra

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We leverage the latest technology to provide efficient and convenient services, including online policy management and claims filing. OVAG changed how I approach every case in the field.

Justin L. Clark

Field Veterinarian, Borneo

April 3, 2026

Hello world!

September 1, 2025

Dynamic veterinary and medical combo improves clinical skills in OVAG

September 1, 2025

OVAID delivers digital Xray equipment in 2018

September 1, 2025

OVAID Scholarship 2019

September 1, 2025

Investigating the orangutan gut microbiome