Internship 2008

Background

This internship is the next step in giving students a longer period of exposure to the work we do, as well as having them here long enough to do a short project all by themselves. It is only open to students that have done either an Intro or an Advanced Course, merely a precaution so that we know we can get along with each other!!!

The working experience

Working experience will consist of three different aspects:

• A theoretical consignment
  This is to provide the candidate with opportunity to do literature searches and compile scientific reports.

• A short project
  The candidate will receive a short research project that will be completed within the time span of the internship. The candidate will take full responsibility re. Planning, executing and writing up.

• Clinical work
  Accompany either of the veterinarians on call outs

We will also keep our ears on the ground. If any of our colleagues are doing anything special, we will try and arrange that you can accompany them. 

Accommodation and food 

Students will stay at Ngongoni Game Ranch, each in their own room with en suite bathroom. The students have internet access via a satellite connection.  

We provide the food, but students have to prepare it themselves. Obviously, the kitchen at the Lodge spoils us every now and then. 
 

Duration of Internships 

Around 70 days 

Maximum number of students – 2 (two) 

The following pre-requisites prevail:

• You must be in your final year or be qualified.  No previous wildlife experience is necessary although it is recommended. Please complete the application form. In addition to this, each candidate must submit a complete curriculum vitae, motivation letter and a reference letter. This can be emailed to Wildlifevets.com.

  Applicants must have a high level of mental and physical fitness. This is not a sight seeing trip and applicants will be expected to fulfill all the duties of a wildlife veterinarian, long work hours and physical strain.

• You must have a valid driving licence for South Africa.

• You must have pages available in your passport for visas should we need to
  work in Mozambique.

• You must have medical and evacuation insurance.

• You must be able to cope with isolation, as we are on a farm.

• If we go on long captures, you must accept to stay under more basic
  circumstances in the bush.

• No husbands, wives, pets, boyfriends or goldfish!

Internship 2008 dates:

Internship 1: 1 February 2008 - 11 April 2008 - Full

Internship 2: 1 September 2008 - 14 November 2008 - Full

Cost

US $75 per day. Payment has to be made on the 1st of every month of stay. Wildlifevets.com reserves the right to refuse access to the lodge and practice based on inadequate payment or inappropriate behavior.

Tuition includes:

• Collection and drop off at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

• Full room and food at Ngongoni Game Ranch or where we are working, but you do the cooking!

• Personal attention as only two candidates are accepted

• All equipment and drugs to be used

• Transportation during the course

• Full access to your own email

Not included:

• Airfare - Please make your own travel plans

• Bar tab - Although juices and water are supplied, other soft drinks and alcoholic beverages from the bar will be for your account

• Telephone calls - calls will be charged

Externship 2008

Based on the increased demand for students to get practical wildlife experience as part of their final year elective modules, Wildlifevets.com has constructed an externship program that will do exactly this. One student will be accepted at a time - length of stay may vary from 2-4 weeks. Only students that completed the introduction course will be accepted for the externship.

Application

Students have to complete the application form, submit a CV, motivational letter, letter of proof of doing the course as part of an elective module from the university.

Any queries please contact Wildlifevets.com.

Applicants must have a high level of mental and physical fitness. This is not a sight seeing trip and applicants will be expected to fulfill all the duties of a wildlife veterinarian, long work hours and physical strain.

Cost

US $75 per day. Students will be self catering, but food will be provided. Payment has to be made on the 1st day of every month of stay. Wildlifevets.com reserves the right to refuse access to the lodge and practice based on inadequate payment or inappropriate behavior.