WVS - The Worldwide Veterinary Service

WORLDWIDE VETERINARY SERVICE

Supporting animal welfare charities across the globe with volunteer teams, veterinary drugs, equipment and advice

Trips

Amazon Adventure - Neutering Project

Amazon Adventure - Neutering Project

Spay/Neuter project for street animals and owned animals of low income families. Based in the Amazon rainforest the team will be working in remote areas and providing veterinary care to animals in need. An unforgettable adventure!

Sat 14th Apr - Sun 29th Apr 2012
Days: 2 weeks
Country: Peru
Cost: £1,200 - £1,500
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Baboon Rescue & Rehabilitation

Baboon Rescue & Rehabilitation

An amazing opportunity to gain hands on experience with these wonderful wild animals at this busy rescue and rehabilitation centre in South Africa. 

Fri 1st Jun - Mon 31st Dec 2012
Days: 4 weeks
Country: South Africa
Places on trip: 2
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: Primates,conservation,wildlife
Cost: Flight cost only
Supporting Charity: Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education (CARE)
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Bear Rescue Centre - China

Bear Rescue Centre - China

Amazing opportunity for ongoing volunteer placements at a bear rescue centre in China. Opportunities available for qualified veterinary nurses and people with suitable animal management experience.

Days: 3 months
Country: China
Cost: Flights & Visa only
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Botswana neutering & outreach project

Botswana neutering & outreach project

An exciting opportunity for veterinary volunteers to get involved with this animal welfare and neutering project in Botswana. Volunteers also have the opportunity to experience a safari in the incredible Okavango Delta - home to a huge variety of stunning wildlife.

Thu 1st Mar - Sat 31st Mar 2012
Sun 1st Apr - Mon 30th Apr 2012
Tue 1st May - Thu 31st May 2012
Fri 1st Jun - Sat 30th Jun 2012
Sun 1st Jul - Tue 31st Jul 2012
Wed 1st Aug - Fri 31st Aug 2012
Sat 1st Sep - Sun 30th Sep 2012
Mon 1st Oct - Wed 31st Oct 2012
Thu 1st Nov - Fri 30th Nov 2012
Sat 1st Dec - Mon 31st Dec 2012
Days: 14 days up to 6 months
Country: Botswana
Places on trip: 4
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: Flights only (from £800 to £1,300)
Supporting Charity: MAWS (Maun Animal Welfare Society)
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Brazil Neutering Project

Brazil Neutering Project

Vets and Veterinary Nurses are required for this neutering project for street animals in the communities of Brazil.

Sat 2nd Jun - Sat 16th Jun 2012
Sat 6th Oct - Sat 20th Oct 2012
Days: 2 weeks
Country: Brazil
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: nurse
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: Flights only (approx £800)
Supporting Charity: Animal Viva!
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Cambodia Bear Sanctuary volunteer project

Cambodia Bear Sanctuary volunteer project

Ongoing volunteer placements available at a bear sanctuary in Cambodia. (Min. 1 week - Max 8 weeks). A unique, once in a lifetime opportunity of non veterinary volunteers to go behind the scenes at this world class bear rescue facility. 

Days: 1 - 8 weeks
Country: Cambodia
Suitability: nonvet
Animals: wildlife
Cost: Flights $350 per week
Supporting Charity: Free The Bears Fund
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Cape Verde - Animal shelter / clinic volunteers

Cape Verde - Animal shelter / clinic volunteers

Volunteers required on an ongoing basis to assist at this animal shelter and clinic on the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde.

Days: 15 days minimum
Country: Cape Verde
Places on trip: 2
Suitability: nonvet,nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: £650 (approx flight costs) 7 euros per day
Supporting Charity: SIMABO
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Cat Neutering Project - Malaga

Cat Neutering Project - Malaga

Qualified and experienced vets required for cat neutering project in Malaga. All costs covered. (Return flight cost from UK only)

Sat 3rd Mar - Sat 10th Mar 2012
Days: 1 week
Country: Spain
Places on trip: 2
Suitability: vet
Animals: cat
Cost: £0 - all costs covered
Supporting Charity: Friends of the Ferals
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Chimp Sanctuary - Long term veterinary placement

Chimp Sanctuary - Long term veterinary placement

Long term veterinary volunteer required for chimpanzee sanctuary in Uganda. 

Days: 6 months
Country: Uganda
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: grad,nurse,student
Animals: Primates
Supporting Charity: Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Ngamba Island)
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Corfu Donkey Rescue - Volunteering

Corfu Donkey Rescue - Volunteering

Non veterinary volunteers and students are required to volunteer at this busy donkey rescue shelter in Corfu. Experience with donkeys is not necessary but a willingness to learn and 'muck in' is! 

Days: 2 weeks minimum
Country: Greece
Suitability: nonvet,student
Animals: cat,dog,equine
Supporting Charity: Corfu Donkey Rescue
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Equine welfare project

Harness maker / advisor and Equine dentist required to join welfare project.

Days: 2 weeks
Country: Gambia
Animals: equine,farm
Cost: £800 - flights and accommodation
Supporting Charity: All About Animals
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Greek Animal Shelter / Clinic

Greek Animal Shelter / Clinic

Both vets and veterinary nurses required to provide assistance at this busy charity clinic on the greek island of Samos.

Sat 3rd Mar - Sun 11th Mar 2012
Sat 14th Apr - Tue 24th Apr 2012
Sat 9th Jun - Tue 19th Jun 2012
Sat 8th Sep - Tue 18th Sep 2012
Sat 3rd Nov - Tue 13th Nov 2012
Days: 10
Country: Greece
Places on trip: 3
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: £400 - flight cost and meals
Supporting Charity: Animal Care Samos
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MAITRI - ABC Camp

Vets and veterinary nurses are required for a mass sterilisation project of street dogs at an ABC camp in India. 

Days: 15
Country: India
Places on trip: 5
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: dog
Cost: Flights & Visa only
Supporting Charity: MAITRI Charitable Trust
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Paid Vacancy - Veterinary Care Manager, Thailand

Paid Vacancy - Veterinary Care Manager, Thailand

A paid vacancy has become available at this busy animal shelter in Thailand. (The role is open to both vets and veterinary nurses).

Days: n/a full time vacancy
Country: Thailand
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Supporting Charity: Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary
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Surgical training for vet grads / students

Surgical training for vet grads / students

The new WVS International Training Centre in India will be running ABC courses for vet / vet nurse new graduates and students.  This exciting course will give you hands on surgical experience, while supporting a vital ABC programme in the surrounding towns and villages.

Mon 2nd Apr - Wed 11th Apr 2012
Mon 14th May - Wed 23rd May 2012
Mon 6th Aug - Wed 15th Aug 2012
Mon 20th Aug - Wed 29th Aug 2012
Mon 10th Sep - Wed 19th Sep 2012
Days: 14 Days (10 day course)
Country: India
Places on trip: 10 per course
Suitability: grad,student
Animals: dog
Cost: £500 (exc. flights)
Supporting Charity: WVS International Training Centre - India
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Thailand Neutering / Welfare Project

Thailand Neutering / Welfare Project

Opportunity to help provide vital veterinary aid to a busy dog shelter in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The shelter is currently home to around 130 dogs and help is needed to carry out sterilisations, vaccinations and general veterinary treatments as needed. The charity requires help on an ongoing basis so dates can be flexible.

Sat 10th Mar - Sat 24th Mar 2012
Sat 9th Jun - Sat 23rd Jun 2012
Sat 6th Oct - Sat 20th Oct 2012
Days: 14
Country: Thailand
Places on trip: 2
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: dog
Cost: Flights & Accommodation (approx £800)
Supporting Charity: Care For Dogs
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Tibet Charity - Veterinary Clinic, India

Tibet Charity - Veterinary Clinic, India

This charity relies on veterinary volunteers to run their ongoing veterinary clinic, ABC and vaccination programmes. Both qualified vets and veterinary nurses are needed throughout the year. 

Days: 10 - 1 month
Country: India
Places on trip: 4
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: Flights & accommodation (from £500 - £600)
Supporting Charity: Tibet Charity
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Turtle Conservation - Caribbean Adventure

Turtle Conservation - Caribbean Adventure

This exciting trip takes volunteers to the beautiful Island of Grenada in the West Indies to work on a conservation project saving the critically endangered Leatherback and Hawksbill turtles. From carrying out night patrols on the beach, tagging post-nesting turtles and monitoring hatchlings, this trip will be a one off experience that you will never forget!

Thu 1st Mar - Wed 31st Oct 2012
Days: 30 days minimum
Country: Grenada
Places on trip: 1 - 10 depending on availability
Suitability: nonvet
Animals: conservation,marine,wildlife
Cost: Flights & accommodation (approx £1,000)
Supporting Charity: YWF-Kido Foundation Inc
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Vacancy - Charity Support Coordinator, Thailand

Vacancy - Charity Support Coordinator, Thailand

Charity looking for a motivated, reliable and flexible personality for the open position of a Charity Support Co-ordinator at this busy dog shelter in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Days: n/a full time vacancy
Country: Thailand
Places on trip: 1
Animals: cat,dog
Supporting Charity: Care For Dogs
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Vacancy - Himalayan Nature Society

This animal welfare charity in India is looking for an experienced veterinarian to join their team for 6 months. 

Days: 6 months
Country: India
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: £0 - all costs covered
Supporting Charity: Himalayan Nature Society
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Vacancy - Mayhew Animal Home

The Mayhew Animal Home are looking for a part time veterinarian to join their team. 

Days: n/a
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: vet
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Vacancy - Vet Nursing in Borneo

Help improve animal welfare in Indonesia by sharing your skills and experience! Veterinary Nurse required to assist in the development and management of animal divison at KWPLH with focus on their Domestic Animal Program. 

Days: 6 - 12 months
Country: Indonesia
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: nurse
Animals: cat,dog,wildlife
Cost: Flight costs only
Supporting Charity: K W P L H
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Volunteer in Nepal

Volunteer in Nepal

Vets, veterinary nurses and non veterinary volunteers are required to help at this busy animal welfare centre in Nepal. 

Days: n/a - trip date flexible
Country: Nepal
Places on trip: 5
Suitability: nonvet,nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog
Cost: £900 approx (flight, licence, accommodation)
Supporting Charity: Khatmandu Animal Treatment Centre (KAT)
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Volunteer Vet / VN Vacancy - Thailand

Volunteer Vet / VN Vacancy - Thailand

Volunteer vets and veterinary nurse urgently required to assist busy street animal welfare charity in Thailand. 

Days: 3 - 6 months
Country: Thailand
Places on trip: 2
Cost: Flight cost only
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Volunteer Vet Vacancy - Primate Project

Born Free are looking for volunteer vets for 3 and 6 months placements at a wildlife sanctuary in Zambia.

Days: 3 - 6 months
Country: Zambia
Suitability: vet
Animals: Primates
Supporting Charity: Born Free Foundation
Munda Wanga Trust
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Volunteers for student surgical training courses

Volunteers for student surgical training courses

Help the WVS India team at the International Training Centre to train international vet students and new graduates. 

Mon 2nd Apr - Wed 11th Apr 2012
Mon 14th May - Wed 23rd May 2012
Mon 6th Aug - Wed 15th Aug 2012
Mon 20th Aug - Wed 29th Aug 2012
Mon 10th Sep - Wed 19th Sep 2012
Days: 14 Days (10 day course)
Country: India
Places on trip: 2 vets and 1 vet nurse per trip
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: dog
Cost: Flights only (approx £650)
Supporting Charity: WVS International Training Centre - India
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Volunteers for veterinary training courses in India

Volunteers for veterinary training courses in India

Exciting opportunity to train Indian vets and animal welfare workers at the WVS International Training Centre in Southern India.

Mon 5th Mar - Wed 14th Mar 2012
Wed 18th Apr - Fri 27th Apr 2012
Wed 2nd May - Fri 11th May 2012
Mon 29th Oct - Wed 7th Nov 2012
Mon 19th Nov - Wed 28th Nov 2012
Mon 3rd Dec - Wed 12th Dec 2012
Days: 14 Days (10 day course)
Country: India
Places on trip: 2 vets and 1 vet nurse per trip
Suitability: nurse,vet
Animals: cat,dog,equine,farm
Cost: Flights only (approx £650)
Supporting Charity: WVS International Training Centre - India
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Wildlife Vet in Zambia

Wildlife Vet in Zambia

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified vet to volunteer in an environmental park in Zambia. Including: day to day runing of the veterinary clinic, training of staff and helping to produce protocols on diet and feeding regimes.

Days: 6 months
Country: Zambia
Places on trip: 1
Suitability: vet
Animals: Primates,conservation,wildlife
Cost: Flights only (approx £650)
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