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.
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
SURGERY HOURS
The surgery is open 7 days a week.
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.
CAT PROTECTION TRUST (CPT)
The CPT organize and managed this project. Indira has dedicated her life to the CPT and is assisted by Jocelyn (an English lady). You will also spend some time assisting with the work at CPT.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
ARRIVAL INFO AND TRANSFERS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation, transport to and from the airport and to the project each working 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, any private tuk-tuk trips, excursions on days off, luxury items such as alcohol or chocolate, etc.
COST 2020
2 students, 1 week £550 per person
1 student, 1 week £700 (the extra cost is due to the extra accommodation cost)
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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