Website: www.safari4uvet.com | Email: [email protected]| Phone: +1 (857) 228-8135 Oudtshoorn Vet Experience Internship Explore all major fields of veterinary medicine and experience South Africa like never before. Interns can expect to work hands-on with animals under veterinary supervision with supporting lectures from vets in each field (mixed practice, companion animal, farm animal and wildlife). Choose a comprehensive 4-week session for the full experience or design your own session. This program was designed for young adults to learn more about veterinary medicine as a potential career path and students already on the vet med track to gain practical experience with a wide variety of animals in a beautiful and unique country. Join us for a thrilling veterinary adventure in South Africa!
Oudtshoorn Vet Experience Internship Explore all major fields of veterinary medicine and experience South Africa like
never before. Interns can expect to work hands-on with animals under veterinary supervision with supporting lectures from vets in each field (mixed practice,
companion animal, farm animal and wildlife). Choose a comprehensive 4-week session for the full experience or design your own session. This program was
designed for young adults to learn more about veterinary medicine as a potential career path and students already on the vet med track to gain practical
experience with a wide variety of animals in a beautiful and unique country.
Join us for a thrilling veterinary adventure in South Africa!
The Full Experience This comprehensive 4-week session explores 4 different veterinary practices- mixed, companion,
farm, and wildlife. Gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals, complete Artificial Insemination and First Aid certifications, and discover the hidden gems of the Western Cape.
Add-on weeks are available to extend this session.
Sample Itinerary Week 1 – Mixed Practice (Small Animal, Equine, Dairy, Sheep & Exotics) Saturday: Arrival Sunday: Orientation & Cango Wildlife Ranch (conservation & education center) Monday: Mixed Practice vet lectures, training & introduction Tuesday-Friday: Mixed Practice practical experience (field & clinic) Week 2 - Companion Animal (Small Animal & Equine) Saturday: First Aid certification course Sunday: John Benn river cruise Monday: Companion Animal vet lectures, training & introduction Tuesday-Friday: Companion Animal practical experience (field & clinic) Week 3 - Farm Animal (Dairy, Beef & Sheep) Saturday: Laignsburg Animal Welfare (non-profit) Sunday: Mossel Bay (whale & seal watching, sunset cruise, shark cage diving)* Monday: Farm Animal vet lectures, training & introduction Tuesday-Thursday: Farm Animal practical experience (farm) Friday: Artificial Insemination certification course (Day 1) Week 4 - Wildlife Saturday: Artificial Insemination certification course (Day 2) Sunday: Cango Caves Monday: Wildlife vet lectures, training & introduction Tuesday-Wednesday: Wildlife practical experience (game capture) Thursday: Schoongezicht Wildlife Refuge (rescue, rehab & sanctuary) Friday: Oudtshoorn SPCA Saturday: Departure *Transportation to Mossel Bay is included but activities are an additional fee.
Design Your Own Design your own session by choosing from the options above for a truly unique
experience. These sessions have a minimum duration of 2 weeks. Please note that certified courses and Sunday activities are only included in sessions of at
least 4 weeks, and the wildlife option is only available 2 weeks per month.
exciting wildlife populations in the world. Experience the thrilling world of game
capture – from immobilization to transport, treatment and release. Learn about the game industry in South Africa, species identification, wildlife conservation, dart gun safety and
operation, pharmacology and species-specific drug protocols. At the end of the
week, each intern gets a bird’s eye view of the game reserve from our game capture helicopter*.
Wildlife activities: • Vaccinations • Immobilization for transport and relocation • Immobilization for clinical exams, medical
treatment, wound repair, measuring horn length and trimming hooves
• Immobilizing buffalo to test for TB, Brucellosis Corridor Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease
• Immobilizing buffalo for breeding soundness evaluation/examination
• Immobilizing game for sample collection for genetic analysis
• Darting game with vaccines, deworming agents and multivitamins
All interns stay at Surval Lodge, a 4-star boutique estate on a working farm in the Western Cape of South Africa. Each room has 2 beds and a private bathroom.
Amenities include A/C, wifi, laundry and cleaning service, outdoor pool and lounging areas. The lodge is guarded and staff are available 24/7 to ensure
intern safety. All meals are included in the program fee- breakfast and dinner are provided by Surval and a sandwich lunch is packed each morning.
The Full Experience 4-week session: $3,800 USD Add-on weeks: $650 USD/week
2020 Sessions: Jan 25 - Feb 22 Jun 13 - Jul 11 Feb 22 - Mar 21 Jul 11 - Aug 8 Mar 21 - Apr 18 Aug 8 - Sep 5 Apr 18 - May 16 Sep 5 - Oct 3 May 16 - Jun 13 Oct 3 - Oct 31 Oct 31 - Nov 28
Build Your Own 2-3 weeks: $1,000 USD/week 4-5 weeks: $950 USD/week 6+ weeks: $850 USD/week Arrival and departure dates
are every Saturday from February – November.
Not included: • Flights and travel insurance • Visa fees (if applicable) • Mossel Bay activities (whale & seal watching, sunset cruise, shark cage diving, etc.)
Rates and Dates
Included: • Lectures & training • 4-star accommodation (including A/C, wifi, pool,
laundry and cleaning services) • Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks • Airport transfers (Cape Town Airport) • Permits and entry fees • Program apparel (hat, shirt & jacket) • Sunday activities* • Accredited courses (First Aid and Artificial Insemination)*
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