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Veterinary Internship on South Africa Wild Coast

by: Kaya Responsible Travel

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RECRUITING FOR 2023 Develop your practical skills and knowledge while contributing to the preservation of South Africa’s abundant wildlife. You will have the opportunity to work on wildlife and experience game capture, work with small animals in a community setting, and handle care for agricultural livestock. Intensive mentor sessions will also be conducted and you will get a lot of hands-on practical experience during your internship. You will be supervised by a highly trained and qualified individual with experience in Zoology, conservation management, and specifically trained for dealing with dangerous species. This veterinary internship is designed for second and third-year vet students. Students participating in this internship must be flexible with the type of animals they will be assisting with

Program Highlights

Work with a local dedicated veterinarian as a mentor.

Get some hands-on learning experience while working in an African veterinary environment.

Be involved in the project's three main areas: wildlife, community vet practices, and agriculture livestock.

Learn how to immobilise, transport, and release wildlife.

Discover how to administer mental and physical treatment and care for captive animals.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • East London, South Africa
Availability
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Human Rights
  • Veterinary Science
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
  • Canadian
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hawaiian
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuanian
  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Polish
  • Scottish
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • The Vatican
  • Welsh
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Last Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Awards

Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • East London, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Human Rights
  • Veterinary Science

Availability

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Belgian
  • British
  • Canadian
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hawaiian
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuanian
  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Polish
  • Scottish
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • The Vatican
  • Welsh

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other
  • Resume

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any specific qualifications needed for this internship?

This internship requires second and third-year veterinarian students. In addition, students who will take part in this internship must be flexible with the type of animals they will be assisting.

What will be the role of a Veterinary Intern?

Interns will work with a vet mentor in various aspects of veterinary medicine. Tasks may include care for caged animals, administration of anti-parasitic medicines, surgical observations, conservation, and disease control.

How do I apply for the Veterinary Internship?

Check first to determine if the program matches your interests and skill set. Click "Apply Now" if you think this program is a good fit for you after reviewing the requirements and deadlines.

What is not included in the program fee?

Flights, insurance, visas, and any pre-departure and in-country COVID-19 PCR testing is not included in the program cost.

What can interns do in their free time?

Interns can go on exciting and well-known activities such as visiting the Addo Elephant Reserve, bungee jumping, wild coast adventure, quad biking, or horseback riding.

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RECRUITING FOR 2023 Develop your practical skills and knowledge while contributing to the preservation of South Africa’s abundant wildlife. You will have the opportunity to work on wildlife and experience game capture, work with small animals in a community setting, and handle care for agricultural livestock. Intensive mentor sessions will also be conducted and you will get a lot of hands-on practical experience during your internship. You will be supervised by a highly trained and qualified individual with experience in Zoology, conservation management, and specifically trained for dealing with dangerous species. This veterinary internship is designed for second and third-year vet students. Students participating in this internship must be flexible with the type of animals they w...

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