Ever considered taking a working holiday or apply your skills to a worthy cause? This could be your opportunity. Contact these organisations directly for more information.
Cook Islands
Practice Manager, Veterinarians, vet nurses and vet students to volunteer in the beautiful Cook Islands.
The Esther Honey Foundation, named one of the world’s "100 best volunteer vacations to enrich your life" in National Geographic’s 100 Best Vacations series, provides the only veterinary care and clinic in the whole of the Cook Islands, a tropical paradise with lovely friendly people and an easy relaxed way of life.
Established in 1995, EHF has become a trusted member of the community while treating more than 34,000 patients. Our all-volunteer teams have spayed/neutered more than 13,000 animals, reduced the number of Rarotonga dogs from 6,000 to 1,666 and sterilized more than 70% of the remaining population. Most importantly, we have achieved this goal without killing healthy animals and by providing equitable care to all animals, owned and stray, in exchange for donations only.
Practice Manager needed (vet nursing experience helpful) to work closely with the foundation's US board and president in managing the Foundation's Animal Clinic operations and community programs. A modest stipend is provided in addition to shared housing and transportation.
Experienced volunteer veterinarians (three years minimum with surgical experience including spay and neuter) are needed at the Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands throughout 2013. Responsibilities include supervising vet students and new graduates.
Less experienced veterinarian, nurse and vet student positions are also available throughout 2013.
Modest dorm-style housing, visa, local transfers and clinic business related costs are covered by the foundation; all other expenditures are the responsibility of the volunteer. CV and 2 professional references required.
For more details please contact Cathy Sue.
Nepal
Kathmandu Animal Treatment Center
Volunteer in Nepal with a Street Dog Welfare Organization!
The Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre (KAT Centre, www.katcentre.org.np) in Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking volunteer veterinarians, vet nurses, and vet students to work with our two vets and six animal care staff to provide treatment for street dogs and cats.
Learn more about volunteering at the Kathmandu Animal Treatment Centre or contact KATinfo@KATCentre.org.np.
Africa
Zanzibar Animals Affection Society
Description: Zanzibar Animals Affection Society (ZAASO) is a community-based, registered, non-profit organisation that provides shelter, adoption, foster care, rescue, and veterinary treatment and services to animals in need. Located in Kianga, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Contact: Wendy Godley and Anna van den Berg
Website: www.zaaso.org
Who can volunteer: Adults of both sexes
Commitment: 2 weeks minimum
Cost: Any individual wishing to volunteer may do so for a fee of $20 per night for accommodation which provides valuable income for ZAASO which runs on very limited funds and donations. Food is not included but transport will be provided once a week into Stonetown to buy personal supplies. A communal kitchen with a fridge and stove is supplied. Local transport is also easily accessed from the sanctuary, so it is possible to buy food and general supplies quite easily.
India
Vets Beyond Borders
Take a working holiday in Ladakh, in the spectacular Himalayas of India and join our dedicated team working on the Ladakh Street Dog Sterilisation Programme. Vets from Australia, NZ, Europe and India help locals to catch, de-sex and rabies vaccinate street dogs from the township of Leh and surrounding villages. The project is a local initiative which began in 2006 and now has plenty of hometown support. It is largely funded by the Bridgette Bardot Foundation and is staffed by keen volunteers through Vets Beyond Borders.
Volunteer vets need to have at least 2 years clinical experience and be competent in canine surgery.
You need to be able to work well in a team, have a good sense of humour and be tolerant and respectful of different cultures.
The project runs from June 1st till September 30th. We suggest that volunteers work at least 3 weeks, in order to acclimatise and also make the trip worthwhile.
To find out more have a look at; www.vetsbeyondborders.org/our-projects/ladakh-project/
Thailand
Baan Unrak Thai Animal Sanctuary
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Vet to volunteer their skills in a remote community in Thailand. Sangkhlaburi lies within the Kanchanburi province, approximately eight hours from Bangkok. Situated on the Myanmar border this picturesque town is surrounded by stunning mountains, national parks, waterfalls and rivers. With a Thai, Burmese, Karen, Mon and Laos population the rich cultural diversity is what makes this town unique.
Established in 2006, Baan Unrak Thai Animal Sanctuary is a small sanctuary in Sangkhlaburi. The sanctuary is currently home to 30 resident dogs. The nearest veterinary clinic is located over three hours away, so the local animals rely on the sanctuary to assist them in times of need. We see all manner of ailments – from regular fleas & ticks, to scabies, distemper, parvo, and human inflicted injuries. We also run regular sterilisation and vaccination projects to humanely manage the stray animal population, and improve the health and wellbeing of animals and humans in the area.
An experienced vet, you will work with a small passionate team of volunteers (including a Sanctuary Manager) to improve the health and wellbeing of all animals in Sangkhlaburi.
For further information on this exciting opportunity including a copy of the position description, please email us at info@thaianimalsanctuary.com.
For further information on the sanctuary, please visit our website www.thaianimalsanctuary.com
Soi Dog
Help Street Dogs and Cats in Phuket, Thailand!
Soi Dog Foundation, the fastest growing animal welfare organization in Southeast Asia, needs volunteer veterinarians and vet nurses/vet techs at its shelter on Phuket. You can work with Soi Dog’s staff to to treat the approximately 400 rescued dogs and dozens of cats at the shelter, and contribute to the organization’s high-volume street dog sterilization program.
Come to Phuket, a well-known beach resort destination in southern Thailand, and treat animals with diseases that are rarely seen in most Western countries. Soi Dog’s volunteers repeatedly say they had rewarding and unforgettable experiences.
Volunteers must be qualified vets or vet nurses/technicians and should have at least two years experience with small animals. Please contact Belinda at volunteer@soidog-foundation.org and provide the dates you would like to volunteer.
Learn more about Soi Dog at www.SoiDog.org and www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish.
Laos
ElefantAsia is a registered non-profit NGO working to provide veterinary care to domestic Asian Elephants across Lao PDR. We run ambulatory field missions in our specially equipped 4x4 ‘Jumbo Ambulances’ as well as respond to emergency calls from Mahouts. Additionally we’ve recently opened the only Elephant Hospital in Laos and frequently transport critically ill animals here for intensive or long term treatment. All treatment and training is provided free of charge and often entails travel for extended periods into remote and undeveloped areas of an already remote and undeveloped country.
Volunteer position - Veterinary Surgeon, minimum 1 year experience in clinical practice
Duration: 6 months
Food and Accommodation while at the Elephant Conservation Center will be provided. We will also cover visa costs while here.
Applicants: The ideal applicant will be flexible with suddenly changing situations, happy to work independently where required and excited to experience a vastly different culture.
Please send your covering letter and CV to Mr William Thomas BVSc MRCVS at will@elefantasia.org
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