The Mobile Unit: Turning Strategy into Action

ROAR’s Mobile Initiative is developing a veterinary clinic on wheels to bring spay and neuter services closer to underserved communities across Roatán.

The unit will support focused sterilization, community outreach, and repeated follow-up—working alongside existing clinics and local veterinarians.

Designed for Community Care

The planned unit will provide a dedicated surgical space operated by a veterinarian, veterinary technician, and support assistants.

Advance visits will help educate residents, assess animals, and arrange treatment when needed before surgery. Animal locations and care records will help us track coverage and follow-up needs.

Patient safety will guide staffing, equipment, and daily surgical capacity.

Preparing for Roatán

Local roads, tropical heat, and limited infrastructure will shape the final setup.

Our priorities include:

• Reliable power and water

• A climate-controlled surgical space

• Appropriate surgical and monitoring equipment

• Safe preparation and recovery arrangements

We are currently considering an equipped veterinary van in the United States, subject to inspection and funding.

What It Takes

Our current planning budget is approximately $125,000.

This includes the vehicle, transport and import costs, additional equipment, necessary preparation, and initial operating expenses—with room for unexpected costs.

The budget will be refined as costs are confirmed. Continued funding will support ongoing operations.

Help Put Prevention on the Road

The mobile unit will help turn our sector-sweep strategy into regular access to care.

With your support, we can bring sterilization closer, prevent unwanted litters, and work toward less suffering across Roatán.