Volunteer with a Vet in South Africa
- South Africa
About Program
Live the life of an African wildlife vet, working hands-on with the continent's legendary wildlife species.
This unique experience gives you the chance to join the day-to-day activities of highly respected vets in one of South Africa’s most prolific areas for wildlife. Under their expert guidance, you’ll find yourself treating species you may have only read about or seen on television before – often in situations that are unpredictable and require you to think on your feet.
You could find yourself helping to capture and relocate wild animals, learning how vets use darts to treat dangerous animals, or assisting with disease prevention and pregnancy testing in the field.
Depending on your goals and interests, we’ll pair you with an individual or team of vets to give you the best possible exposure to the skills and experiences you’d like to gain.
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Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on veterinary experience in the field
- Learn new skills and techniques to progress your career
- Work alongside some of Africa’s most experienced wildlife vets
- Make a meaningful contribution to Africa’s wildlife
- Small group sizes (2-10 people)
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Questions & Answers
Location
South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
Response from African Conservation Experience
Hi Margarida, thank you for letting us know about your incredible experience. The veterinary experiences that we provide for students like yourself give you the amazing opportunity to shadow a busy and experienced wildlife vet going about their daily work. We pride ourselves on working with the best vets and giving all our travellers a high level of support with a focus on keeping everyone safe. It is great to hear you mention this. You very quickly became part of the team and if you do decide to return we would love to put a second trip together for you!