Internship: Veterinarian, Veterinary student, Veterinary Nurse and alike

Job description

Long term volunteers qualify for our reduced Internship rate:

Monthly fees: 1 – 6 months @ 15000Rand per month. Next 7 – 12 months @ 10000R per month.

This programme offers the opportunity to be fully embedded within our care team. Be involved with animal husbandry: local wildlife care and Primates (Vervet Monkey and Chacma Baboon). Daily medical care of all our resident Primates.

You will be involved in “The 3 Big Rs” – Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release.

Responding to emergency calls notifying us of Vervets (mainly) and other wildlife in need of our facility.

Assisting our Medic with TRIAGE and medical care. Including intensive care if needed, and aftercare.

Assist with daily medical care for our Disabled residents.

During baby season, you will assist with Vervet orphans rescued in to our care.

This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of animal conservation, to be hands on, seeing and feeling first-hand the difference your hard work and involvement makes to these beautiful creatures.

Medical experience included: Vet Students, Vet nurses or qualified Vets are welcome to assist us in our small clinic onsite or at the veterinary clinic in the local town. We do have a regular deworming and vaccination programme onsite.

Duration 2 months - 3 years.

What we are looking for

• This opportunity will suit all individuals with a passion for Conservation. Including those wanting to be at the heart of Primate Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release.
• Any stage of Veterinary education welcome. Those with degree completed especially desirable. Wonderful opportunity to gain experience at any level.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 10 March 2024

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Closing date:  Continuous recruitment