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Veterinary Medicine Skills Experience in South Africa
If you’re interested in veterinary medicine and animal welfare, we have two projects rolled into one. This program is specially designed for participants with studies or qualifications in relevant sciences. Join a team of qualified professionals working with diverse animals and wildlife in South Africa to gain some hands-on experience. Alternatively, gain meaningful experience while helping a busy...
If you’re interested in veterinary medicine and animal welfare, we have two projects rolled into one. This program is specially designed for participants with studies or qualifications in relevant sciences. Join a team of qualified professionals working with diverse animals and wildlife in South Africa to gain some hands-on experience. Alternatively, gain meaningful experience while helping a busy veterinary doctor catering to low-income pet owners and rescued animals. You can combine these two projects to get an even broader practical knowledge, adding to your wealth of knowledge. With a wide range of diseases and illnesses found in South Africa, especially with welfare cases, this means a high workload for sterilizations. You’ll never have a dull moment! We place our vet students, inter...
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on practical experience while collaborating with a team of qualified veterinary professionals working on wildlife, livestock, or domestic animals in South Africa.
Get the chance to work with animals that need help the most, including those rescued and surrendered to the clinic.
Assist with vaccinations, parasite treatment, and veterinary care provided by a community mobile veterinary clinic to the pets of low-income owners.
Help veterinary doctors from various clinic practices on a monthly mass spay day at a local animal welfare facility.
Enjoy jam-packed weekends filled with extreme sports, whale and dolphin watching, local markets, lagoon cruises, beach and forest walks, wildlife safaris, and visits to animal sanctuaries.
Quick Details
- Knynsa, South Africa
- Short Term
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Everything was more than I expected it to be!
by: Alanna Wildman - United StatesProgram: Veterinary Medicine Skills Experience in South AfricaI cannot begin to express how incredible this opportunity was from arrival to departure. Sharon answered any and all question I had prior to pursuing this trip and welcomed me at the airport with warm open arms, making me feel at home and as comfortable as possible during my stay. More importantly, the experience I gained from this trip was invaluable. Working with an animal welfare in Knysna introduced me to the cultural differences within veterinary medicine and exposed me to the importance of...
Had an amazing time
by: Haynoush Ohanian - United StatesProgram: Veterinary Medicine Skills Experience in South AfricaI was at Knysna veterinary clinic for a month and I had an amazing experience. I learned so much from the veterinarians working there! Sharon was so fun to see everyday, and she takes you to the best places at and around Knysna. I made lifelong friends and can't wait to be back (especially to see Sharon!)
Program Details
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Locations
- Knynsa, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Letters of Reference
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