veterinary volunteer work

Here are some of the veterinary volunteer opportunities that are offered in our guide. For hundreds more opportunities in over 600 Animal Welfare Organisations worldwide refer to our Working with Animals ebook available to download now!

The following organisations run various animal welfare projects worldwide that offer veterinary services and are looking for veterinary surgeons and nurses or those hoping to train as veterinary surgeons, nurses or veterinary assistants, who are willing to help. Newly qualified vets find this a great way of gaining experience.

The Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience gives you the opportunity to work closely with a wildlife veterinarian. The project is based in some of the most wildlife-rich areas in southern Africa. Volunteers will join the practice and day-to-day activities of an experienced wildlife veterinarian in the field and, depending on the vet, sometimes in a clinic.

Voluntary Veterinary Nurse requiured in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH) is an environmental education center located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. We are in need of a vet nurse to assist in the development and management of our animal division with focus on our Domestic Animal Program. The facility’s goal is to increase environmental awareness and animal welfare.
KWPLH provides a wonderful accommodation for 5 sun bears rescued from the illegal pet trade. Sun bears are the mascot of Balikpapan, and many of our current education programs and displays focus on them.We are in need of a vet nurse to assist in the development and management of our animal division with focus on our Domestic Animal Program.

Vet volunteer wanted urgently in Jordan
This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable veterinary experience in a new and large animal hospital in Amman, Jordan – home to the Dead Sea, the Red Sea and Petra. The role would involve routine and emergency veterinary work on a wide range of animals and birds assisting the full time vet.

Volunteer Vets. / Vet students / Vet nurses at Lanta Animal Welfare, on the beautiful Koh Lanta Island in Southern Thailand
Needed urgently and also in the future ! We are looking for volunteers who can demonstrate a love for animals, good social and communication skills to deal with pets owners, volunteers and local communities, being able to work in team as well as independently, hard worker, basic English language knowledge essential, initiatives, being able to improvise in difficult or uncommon situations.

Personal Overseas Development (PoD) offer you the opportunity to work as a clinical assistant in a veterinary clinic in Thailand. You will be trained whilst you are there, although previous training is always welcomed. You will be helping to care for dogs and cats, and perhaps a few other animals too! The nursing centres are based on Koh Phangan and Koh Lanta so you get the chance to do hands on work whilst living an amazing lifestyle on these beautiful islands! The project is available for 4 weeks – 3 months. We also offer other animal projects in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Volunteer Veterinary Surgeon required by Maun Animal Welfare Society (MAWS), Botswana
We are committed to the promotion of animal health and prevention of disease and suffering through clinical veterinary services, education and community outreach projects. The project we would like a vet to assist with focuses on free-roaming domestic dog sterilisation. This project aims to maintain control of the dog population in Maun and its surrounding area and more importantly perhaps to conserve our precious wildlife.

Vets Go Wild Worldwide Experience- Conserve, Develop, Teach.... 2 week course in South Africa for Veterinary Students wishing to complete their Extra Mural Studies (EMS). Vets Go Wild is set in Amakhala Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park and Shamwari Game Reserve, and here you will conduct practical and theoretical training on the role of veterinary science in the context of African wildlife conservation and utilisation.

Veterinary and Animal Care placements If you are eager to gain valuable work experience, Projects Abroad run Veterinary and Animal Care placements in Argentina, Ghana, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Romania and South Africa which offer a fascinating experience and insight into animal health and care.

For hundreds more volunteer opportunities in over 600 Animal Welfare Organisations worldwide refer to our Working with Animals ebook available to download now!