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JOIN US AND HELP ANIMALS IN NEED

Worldwide Vets works around the globe to help animals in need. Every year we strive to reach more and more animals that desperately require support, and this is where you come in. Join us to give something back to the world, use your passion to help animals, and discover beautiful new countries and cultures whilst you do it.

 

You can get hands-on as part of your career break, studies or gap year. A number of projects accept anyone regardless of their past experience, others are reserved for veterinary and nursing students and graduates. We ask you to cover the fee for accommodation, food and transfers, but not for your training. As a result, our projects can be counted towards your EMS or C-EMS allowance. 

Projects range from domestic vet clinics serving poverty-stricken communities in Asia, to wildlife vet teams at the front line of conservation. In the developing world, you will gain ample experience and help diagnose, treat, and prevent a range of injuries and diseases that you may not see at home.

With 13 years’ experience running volunteer projects, we know what it takes to give you a life-changing experience with a fun and encouraging team, in beautiful locations and with all the safety nets, insurance and cover you need when traveling abroad. So weather you dig dogs, or love lions, welcome to our team!

You can use the search below to find the most appropriate project for you. 

African Vet Conservation Volunteer

South Africa

Spend 3 weeks carrying out adrenaline packed wildlife captures and vet work, supplemented by lectures & theory.

Open to: Anyone

Farming Wild

Zimbabwe

Immerse yourself in the day to day of a farm in Africa. Care for herds of cattle, flocks of chickens, and farm horses in the wilds of an African reserve.

Open to: Anyone

Kruger Vet Project

South Africa

Live in the heart of the Kruger park area and join veterinarians for valuable training and work experience in Africa.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student

Operation Ukraine

Ukraine

A 2-week mission joining our permanent ground team in Ukraine, providing high volume spay/neuter and vaccinations for dogs and cats.

Open to: Vets/nurse/tech

Reptile Care Centre

South Africa

Join a reptile centre with a passion for conservation. Assist in rescue missions, and learn to care for a range of South African reptiles

Open to: Anyone

Safari Stables Project

Zimbabwe

Work on a beautiful safari reserve and support conservation whilst working with horses in Africa .

Open to: Anyone

Thailand Vet Clinic

Thailand

Help sterilise and treat dogs and cats in Thailand at a small animal shelter. Develop skills whilst giving back to the community.

Open to: Anyone

Zanzibar Vet Clinic

Zanzibar

Volunteer on the tropical island of Zanzibar, helping the clinic with all aspects of their work. From surgery and nursing to re-homing and rehabilitation.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student


Asian Elephant Vet Clinic

Thailand

Work alongside a dedicated team specialising in veterinary care and welfare for Asian elephants in Thailand

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student

Horse Riding and Wildlife Conservation

Zimbabwe

Volunteer on a beautiful game reserve, using your passion for horses to help conservation with hands on elephant and rhino care.

Open to: Anyone

Kruger Wildlife Project

South Africa

Immerse yourself in this 2 week hands-on wildlife management and conservation project set in the heart of the African bush.

Open to: Anyone

Peru Wildlife Internship

Peru

Work with an onsite veterinary team at a sanctuary. Rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife in the amazon jungle whilst supporting community education.

Open to: Anyone

Rhino Dehorning Mission

Namibia

Work alongside leading vets and conservationists in Namibia on a mission to dehorn rhinos, while learning about rhino care, management and medicine

Open to: Vets/Nurses/Techs

Safari Vet Internship

South Africa

Two week internship, full of lectures and practicals hosted by wildlife veterinarians in South Africa. Wildlife immobilisation, surgery and treatment.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student

Vet Visions

Zimbabwe

A 2 week project for pre-vets and those considering careers in animal care or conservation. Gain work experience with cattle, horses, dogs and wildlife.

Open to: Anyone

Elephant and Rhino Medicine Course

South Africa

A week long course focusing on elephant and rhino medicine, immobilisation and surgery, by industry leading vets in South Africa.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech

India Vet Clinic

India

Work at a university teaching facility in incredible India. Gain medicine & surgery training whilst helping animals.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student

Marine Vet Course

South Africa

A 6 day course focusing on marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and medicine

Open to: Anyone

RESQ Wildlife Vet Internship

India

Sharpen your clinical skills with the diverse caseload while working along a team of wildlife veterinarians at this Indian wildlife hospital.

Open to: vet/nurse/tech/student

SOS Wildlife

South Africa

Spend 2 weeks on our flagship wildlife capture course getting hands on with relocation, captures and vet work, supplemented by lectures & theory.

Open to: Anyone

THRIVE Mental Health Retreat

Zimbabwe

Continuing education, just not as you know it​.
RACE accredited: 20 hours of non-clincal learning

Open to: Vet/nurse/tech

Wildlife Orphan Rescue

Zimbabwe

Assist a wildlife rescue sanctuary, with hands on nurturing, feeding and raising of wildlife. Baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog, pangolins and more.

Open to: Anyone

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