During the summer months, when the wildlife work is limited to emergency work due to the heat and rain, the practice tends to focus more on community projects and activities, including:

• Veterinary services

• Clinical Medical Assistance

• Disease investigation and control

• Writing management plans, implementation, and monitoring

• One Health Program on all our adjacent interfaces

You will have extensive practical experience working with cattle and dogs, offering primary animal health care to the less fortunate. You will also assist the team in any wildlife emergencies during this time.

The course will simultaneously be limited to 4 students to maximize the practical opportunities. All in all, it is an exciting learning experience. This is a real opportunity to make a difference in people and their domestic animals’ lives.

AMENITIES

The candidates stay in a separate facility on our farm, each in their own room with a small kitchenette and fire and barbeque area. The Community Student Program is self-catering, and each candidate must prepare their own food. “Town Runs” will be done occasionally for shopping.

QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

• You must be a veterinary or veterinary nurse student.

• Candidates must have a particular interest in conservation medicine.

• Candidates must be comfortable with remote living and limited amenities.

• Candidates must have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.

• Candidates must be proficient in English.

COST OF THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM

The cost will be US$ 1500 per slot. (Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts for a shorter stay).

A non-refundable deposit of US$ 750 will be required to book your slot.

(Banking Details will be on your invoice. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE)

Your application turnaround period is three days. If you have not heard from us, you are welcome to follow up via email to vet2@wildlifevets.com or vet1@wildlifevets.com

The final outstanding balance of the course fees is to be paid 60 days before the start date of your course.

The final payment is not refundable if you cancel your trip 30 days or less before arrival.

INCLUDED :

·Collection and Drop-Off at KMIA Airport or bus station

·Daily cleaning of the room

·Weekly change of linen and towels

·WIFI

·Wildlifevets.com scrub top to wear during fieldwork

EXCLUDED :

·Travel costs to and from South Africa

·Food and beverages

·Laundry (This is done off-site due to water constraints, but can be done in “Town Runs”)

·Any private excursions

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you.

Please send an email to vet2@wildlifevets.com or vet1@wildlifevets.com with:

·Add:

• Your CV

• A short explanation of your interest in conservation medicine and community work

• And your preferred slot