Veterinary Experience in South Africa

I had a great time and an overall amazing trip. The people and staff have been amazing. The vets have also been extremely informative and friendly. This trip has definitely been eye-opening Overall I had a positive experience at the reserve itself and all time with the vet’s was very positives.

My four weeks at the wildlife reserve were nothing short of amazing. I’ve felt truly happy here and have learned so much about animal care, conservation, and teamwork. I met so many kind and interesting people, and every day brought a new, exciting challenge. This experience has confirmed my passion for veterinary work. Thank you, Oyster!

I’m really fine! The people here, both the volunteers and the staff, are so kind and nice all the time. The activities are also fun and I could already spend time with the vet, what is absolutely amazing! Very happy to be here, really enjoying it. I could always count on the service and the help of Anne or Georgie. The information to the project were more than detailed and helped me a lot.

I am really enjoying it here and I’m learning very much. All the people are very nice and it’s easy to fall into a routine here. I am actually enjoying it so much, that I’m thinking about extending the trip for another week!

My trips with Oyster changed my life. My agent, Georgie, looked after me and continues to support me like family. I booked 2 trips with Oyster, a South African Veterinary Experience and South African Game Ranger Course. Both have transformed my education, career path, and life dreams! I have never learned more in my entire life than what I learned on my Oyster trips. I could never thank Oyster enough!

I had an absolutely incredible experience with Oyster Worldwide volunteering in South Africa. Everything was so well organized that I didn't have to worry about any of the logistics and could just concentrate on my project and making the most of my time abroad. The project itself was also amazing. Getting hands on veterinary experience in that unique of a setting was one of the best experiences of my life. And in addition to all that I met some incredible people while abroad that I still stay in touch with. None of this would have been possible without Oyster Worldwide so I'm forever grateful.

It was the best trip of my life! You get to meet so many new people and make some life long friends. Alongside this you get some incredible hands on experience with wild animals, and the rangers and vets are so informative - you will learn so much!