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South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife Internship

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

9.92 (12)Verified

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...

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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!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary Science
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.92

Total Reviews

12

my greatest experiences

by: Alyssa CarrollProgram: South Africa - Pre-Vet Wildlife Internship
10

One 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 Internship
10

South 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 Internship
10

I 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

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

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

Interviews

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Ashley Anzulewicz

Participated in 2016

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