Overview
Get hands-on, incomparable experience in all facets of wildlife capture and wildlife veterinary procedures in beautiful South Africa. If you wish to learn more about being a wildlife veterinarian while making a positive impact on wildlife conservation, this is definitely the place for you!
This program is designed for people either already qualified as vets, someone that is in the process of becoming a vet (preferably minimum third-year student), or veterinary nurses who are looking to gain hands-on experience in all facets of wildlife capture and veterinary procedures. However, with the right experience, others may be considered.
Read more about Wildlife Veterinary volunteering Assistance in Africa.
Highlights
- Work alongside wildlife veterinary professionals of South Africa, receiving theoretical and practical knowledge on all aspects of wildlife capture and wildlife medicine
- Learn to treat and move wildlife with the least stress and resulting side effects
- Be part of wildlife conservation efforts that are saving animals from extinction through population management, breeding and genetic diversity
- Gain the necessary knowledge and confidence to then treat and capture animals in zoo’s and reserves all over the world
- Live on a private game reserve and share your thoughts, passion and experience with other international veterinary students
- Take advantage of optional trips to explore the world-renowned Garden Route and stunning city of Cape Town
