Description

This is a unique veterinary medicine program in the Galapagos Islands, designed to provide an enriching experience to anyone interested in a career working with animals. You will be afforded a unique opportunity to work hands-on with a wide variety of animals, while learning about general veterinary medicine.

Depending on your requirements, you can be working with both wild and domesticated animals, large or small and within a small veterinary clinic, where you will work side by side with highly qualified Veterinarians. Our veterinary medicine program is suitable for students, qualified Veterinarians anxious in sharing their professional knowledge, experience and expertise. However, those without experience or qualifications are welcome to apply and can be accommodated for on a case by case basis.

If you have a passion for working with animals, either in the field of veterinary medicine or in a more general animal care-oriented role, then this voluntary project is a perfect way for you to gain knowledge and put your skills into practice in a developing world.

Highlights

You will be involved in the day-to-day duties of either veterinarian centers, NGOs or zoos (depending upon your interests and requirements) and will be working alongside local staff. You will be able to help and get involved in the following duties:

* Assistance: You will be assisting with patients in filling and keeping animal records, preparation for and recovery from surgery, handling medicines, diagnostics and administering treatments for diseases.

* Veterinary Surgery: Surgeries at our local spay/neuter clinics of dogs and cats and veterinary department of zoos. Inexperienced vet volunteers will participate in surgical pack sterilization whilst experienced vets can perform surgery, under the supervision and assistance of licensed staff.

* Immunizations for parasite management and nutrition supplements.

* Vaccinations of livestock.

* Laboratory Work: volunteers will be assisting with animal exams, post-mortems, and meat inspections.

Note: Due to the nature of this project, the exact activities will vary from season to season.

Qualifications

Veterinary students and qualified professionals are very welcome on this project. However, if you do not have any experience or qualifications in this area you may still apply as there is always a need for auxiliary workers too.

* Minimum age 18
* Minimum 2 months commitment - 25+ hours a week.
* Intermediate Spanish (Lessons available)
* Full travel & medical insurance
* Necessary vaccinations
* Necessary flights & visas

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Field-Study
• Medicine
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

250 USD Project Fee for up to 3 months + 249 GBP Placement Fee

Program Fees Include:

Includes food, accommodation, airport pickup/drop off and in-country orientation & 24 hour support. You will also need to pay the Galapagos Islands National Park Entrance Fee of 100 USD.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2+

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-3 days

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Global Nomadic Ltd's Mission Statement

Global Nomadic hosts a variety of projects and internships around the world, specially chosen for their ability to enhance career prospects in unique and diverse areas. We seek to specialise in serious placements, catering for those looking to get a foot in the door to the career they aspire to. We put you directly in touch with the project provider, offering a complete and ethical service.

Year Founded

2009