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South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife Internship
This project gives participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a variety of animal-related issues from African wildlife in game reserves to local livestock on farms. The project offers a professional experience for volunteers in the context of animal welfare, management, and veterinary science. The three main focuses of the project are African wildlife, agricultural liv...
This project gives participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a variety of animal-related issues from African wildlife in game reserves to local livestock on farms. The project offers a professional experience for volunteers in the context of animal welfare, management, and veterinary science. The three main focuses of the project are African wildlife, agricultural livestock, and domestic animals. Each section will offer new knowledge for about working with animals. For example, when studying African wildlife, volunteers will hear lectures about animal health and nutrition, tranquilization of animals, and game capture. While working under the agricultural livestock, the issues you will be dealing with are related to cattle, goats, and pigs. Lastly, while worki...
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience working with a variety of wild and domesticated animals in a veterinary setting.
If you’re considering a career working with animals, then this project will give you a unique opportunity to study veterinary science in a real-world setting.
Enjoy living and volunteering abroad and gain knowledge you can take with you for life!
Take a short flight over to Port Elizabeth, a beautiful city located on the water, and explore a vibrant city with lots of activities.
Enjoy your free time relaxing at the beach or participating in one of the numerous water sport activities such as surfing, canoeing, or kite surfing!
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Quick Details
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Veterinary Science
- All Nationalities
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my greatest experiences
by: Alyssa CarrollProgram: South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife InternshipOne of my greatest experiences was doing game captures, getting to do an inject an impala and blesbok myself with vitamins, and being able to release them back into a different reserve! Definitely not something I can do back home in the United States! I missed a connecting flight in Africa to my final destination and was having a hard time trying to contact my volunteer group to arrange a different pickup time. I contacted GoEco and they did an amazing job in contacting them and arranging it for...
Made some really good friends in just 2 weeks
by: Sarah ArmatoProgram: South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife InternshipSouth Africa is a wonderful place. Initially, I was disappointed with not being closer to Capetown, but quickly realized Cinsta was just as fun. It is a cheap taxi ride into East London, and a walk away from a beautiful beach. We got experience with 3 game captures (even a night capture), livestock, and domestic animals, as promised. We are currently building a mobile clinic so that will significantly add to your experience. It is refreshing to see that we are able to help build the program whil...
Had the time of my life
by: Ciera ChinProgram: South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife InternshipI truly had the time of my life in South Africa. It’s been an absolute blast and I’ve learned an incredible amount. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in game captures - immobilizing, injecting, and transporting various wildlife species, including zebra, giraffe, and assorted types of antelope. I have worked with livestock (cattle and pigs), injecting, de-horning, pregnancy testing and artificially inseminating. I have also worked with domestics (dogs) in the local villages – dipping for fl...
Program Details
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Locations
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Canoeing
- Kiteboarding
- Sports
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1 Year
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
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Ashley Anzulewicz
Participated in 2016
Ashley is a pre-veterinary student at the Florida State University. Before volunteering abroad, she had never traveled out of the country alone, but G...
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