international veterinary volunteer jobs

The following organisations have various animal welfare projects worldwide that offer veterinary services and are looking for veterinary surgeons and nurses who are willing to help. Newly qualified vets find this a great way of gaining experience.

Brooke Hospital for Animals helps millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and the countless people who depend upon them. Brooke operates in Egypt, India, Jordan and Pakistan, and in Afghanistan, Kenya and Guatemala and aims to deliver a unique blend of direct and very practical veterinary and welfare services through a network of mobile teams and field clinics. With more than 500 staff working in the field, the Brooke is by far the largest charity of its kind. They request that professionally trained vets volunteer directly with the animals and have a variety of projects to choose from.

Humane Society International Asia (HIS Asia) works for the protection of animals in Asia. They support programs in the region and speak for Asia's unique biodiversity. Asia is a special place in animal welfare work, because many of the last remaining members of near extinct species live here. They state that the front line in the worldwide fight for animal protection is in Asia. They currently require volunteer vets to assist with their work.International Animal Rescue (IAR) aims to come to the aid of suffering animals with hands-on rescue and the provision of short or long term rehabilitation. They have projects around the world and wherever possible they return rescued animals to their natural habitat, but they also provide sanctuary for animals that can no longer survive in the wild. They work with other likeminded organisations and government departments to develop sound legislation to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. IAR specialises in providing comprehensive sterilisation and vaccination programmes for stray dogs and cats to control populations and prevent the spread of disease. They aim to produce practical solutions that benefit both animals and people. Volunteers assist with projects abroad and veterinary help is requested.

Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) has a volunteer vet scheme that offers graduate vets the unique opportunity to spend up to three months working in one of their refuges in Morocco. Your time working with them will make a huge difference to the lives of working animals and their owners. Living and working among these fascinating and vibrant communities is a uniquely rewarding experience, but places are limited.

Tsunami Animal Memorial Trust, Sri Lanka while the devastation brought by the tsunami is no longer front page news, the recovery process will take years. This organisation is dedicated to reducing rabies and dog bites in the disaster zone and refugee camps of Sri Lanka through the combination of vaccinations and neutering. They are currently looking for volunteer veterinary help.Vets Beyond Borders is an Australian based, not-for-profit, incorporated organisation established by volunteer vets. They help to set-up and run animal welfare programmes in developing communities of the Asia-Pacific region, and coordinates veterinary volunteer work on projects throughout the region.

Wildlife Vets International. The Mission of Wildlife Vets International is to apply specialist veterinary expertise and experience to saving rare and endangered wildlife.

Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) strives to provide a sustainable veterinary resource to help animal organisations around the world. WVS seek to alleviate suffering and improve the welfare and moral perception of animals worldwide by: co-ordinating teams of volunteers to assist the work of animal welfare organisations in all countries, supplying medicines, equipment and advice where they are needed most, providing sustainable input, building long term relationships and leading education programmes to the benefit of local animal and human populations, promoting and conducting research in all matters relating to animal welfare. Volunteer members are required to assist with planned trips around the world.