Vets & Wildlife project in Africa

Students will work alongside an experienced wil dlife veterinarian and participate in the capture and care of wildlife daily. This is a totally 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. Perera)

Dr. Rohan Perera works at his own Veterinary Clinic in Negombo, Sri Lanka, just North West of Colombo. He has done extensive work with the Home and Abroad Animal Welfare Group giving his free time to aid the street animals and the work of the HAAAW team.

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Goa India

During this 10-day adventure you are guaranteed to not only make memories to last a lifetime, you will also be granted the opportunity to work with animals, find yourself, make friendships with people from across the world and change your perspective of the world around you forever.

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SRI LANKA (DR KANISHKA)

(3rd/4th/5th YEAR VET STUDENTS)

Dr Kanishka works at his own Veterinary Clinic in Dewalapola, Sri Lanka, near to Colombo. He has done extensive work with animal charities giving his free time to aid the street animals and the local people.

WORK WITH DR KANISHKA

This is a surgery based project! Most of you have completed one or two weeks with the Blue Paw Trust. You will work with Dr Kanishka in his clinic meeting the owners and diagnosing the animal’s problem with them.

You will discuss and give the treatments under Dr Kanishka’s supervision. You can castrate and neuter animals that come into the clinic and will also do other operations, sometimes assisting but sometimes alone although all under Dr Kanishka’s supervision. Dr Kanishka will organizeas many operations as possible during your time there

When you first arrive you will discuss with Indira/Dr Kanishka areas you still need practice e.g. spays and they will arrange for these operations for you to practice. Dr Kanishka specializes in surgeries and he does numerous bone pinning surgeries, accident victims and other emergencies such as salivary mucoseal, foot injuries, anal gland abscess etc. You will therefore be exposed to a large number of surgeries on this project. Feel free to discuss your interests and requirements with Dr Kanishka as he wants to help you develop your abilities as a vet.

Please note that this is a BASIC clinic compared to the UK, giving you a totally different experience of what it is like to work in a third world country in a clinic that doesn’t have all the mod cons. For a basic clinic it is incredibly well equipped with an ultrasound machine also. Don’t expect luxury, expect to be challenged and see that life is very different in these circumstances but the animals are still treated very well considering the difficult conditions and with love!

SURGERY HOURS

The surgery is open 7 days a week.

•930 – 1300 (which can continue until 1500 depending on amount of work)

•1800 – 2200 (again depending on amount of work)

There are no days off usually if you are there for a week, however, you can discuss with Dr Kanishka if you wish to take some time off or you can stay longer after your project to do the touristy things.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

You will stay at a Hotel in twin bedded rooms and en suite. Breakfast and wifi are included in the price. There is a small restaurant there for evening meals if you wish.

ARRIVAL INFO AND TRANSFERS

When you arrive at Colombo airport you will usually have been collected by the Blue Paw Trust team and spent a week or two with them. You will be transferred to your Hoteland this is arranged for you between BPT and Dr Kanishka. At the end of your stay you will be taken to the airport about40 minutes away.

Any extra journeys or if you want to be transferred elsewhere instead of the airport at the end of your stay you must pay directly yourselves.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Accommodation, transport to and from the airport and to the project each day, training and support from Dr Kanishka and staff during the project and any project materials.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Flights, food, travel/medical insurance (suggestions on our website: www.vetsandwildlife.co.za), vaccinations (rabies IS compulsory), visas, excursions on days off, luxury items such as alcohol or chocolate etc.

COST 2019

2 students, 1 week £500 per person

1 student, 1 week £650 (the extra cost is due to the extra accommodation cost)

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Vets & Wildlife

Vets & Wildlife project in Africa

Jivdaya Trust India

Moholoholo Rehabilitation

Selati Wildlife Vet

Sri Lanka (BPT)

Sri Lanka (Dr. Perera)

Goa India