Vets & Wildlife
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Vets & Wildlife project in Africa
Students work alongside an experienced wildlife veterinarian and participate in the capture and care of wildlife. This is a hands-on programme especially for Veterinary students and is very exciting as well as being instructional.
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Jivdaya Trust India
The Jivdaya Charitable Trust is a non government organization which is dedicated to helping stray animals and birds, free of charge. The objective of the Trust is to reduce the pain and suffering of all animals who have been injured and help them live a normal life.
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Moholoholo Rehabilitation
We are proud and excited to be working with Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre near Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Started in 1991, Moholoholo is managed by Brian Jones who is passionate about animals and who has been working with them all his life.
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Selati Wildlife Vet
Selati is a Game Reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa near to the Kruger Park and the towns of Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa.
Selati has antelope, giraffe, zebras, wildebeest, rhinoceros and many other game roaming free which can be seen driving...
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Sri Lanka (BPT)
We are very privileged to work with the Blue Paw Trust (BPT) which was set up in 2003 to provide free or low cost spay/neuter programs and other services based on population control and the eradication of rabies from Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka (Dr. Kanishka)
Work alongside a fabulous vet in his clinic near Negombo after first having worked at the Blue Paw Trust. Dr. Kanishka specializes in surgeries. You'll also assist with the valuable work that the Cat Protection Trust is doing as they partner with Dr. Kanishka on this project.
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Goa India
Work at the Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) Goa and learn to spay/neuter dogs and cats under the guidance of a qualified English speaking vet. Stay for 2, 3 or 4 weeks in this beautiful area and experience the Indian culture, food and make a real difference to the plight of the animals.
COST BREAKDOWN
VETS & WILDLIFE
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £2,085 | £2,965 | £3,895 | on request | on request | |
SELATI WILDLIFE
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £2,230 | £3,115 | £3,930 | on request | on request | |
SRI LANKA (BPT)
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £790 | £1,580 | ||||
| 2021 | £790 | £1,580 |
**the one week option is for students who have already had some experience of neutering male cats/dogs but who still need to learn bitch spays.
MOHOLOHOLO
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £1,550 | £2,175 | £2,800 | on request | on request | |
GOA INDIA
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £895 | £1,345 | £1,790 | on request | on request | |
| 2021 | £940 | £1,410 | £1,880 | on request | on request |
JIVDAYA TRUST INDIA
| 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| 2020 | £920 | £1,380 | £1,840 | on request | on request | |
Qualified Vets please email us for prices: loraine@vetsandwildlife.co.za
The Spay/neuter program is NOT available on the following dates:
- October – November due to the Diwali (festival in India). Dates may vary. Please check with us regarding availability during that time.
- January and possibly the first week in February due to the Kite Flying Festival which injures thousands off birds. Students interested in helping with the birds are welcome to come during that time.
* Please see our Terms and Conditions.
Vets and Wildlife takes volunteers to work with animals and wildlife in Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and Egypt. In particular vet students have the chance to practice their skills such as castrations and sterilisations and gain valuable hands on experience.
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