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Vet Assistant

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1 - 4 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Dive deep in to Zanzibar's culture, mingling with Masai people, as you help their animals
  • Project tailored to your knowledge and skills, we accept preclinical and clinical year students and vets.
  • Join spay and neuter campaigns and help vaccinate animals on the island

Højdepunkter

  • Dive deep in to Zanzibar's culture, mingling with Masai people, as you help their animals
  • Project tailored to your knowledge and skills, we accept preclinical and clinical year students and vets.
  • Join spay and neuter campaigns and help vaccinate animals on the island
  • Learn from medical and surgical cases with a range of domestic and farm species
  • Spend weekends on the beach, snorkling with dolphins or exploring the jungle
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    Om programmet

    Volunteer on the tropical island of Zanzibar, helping the clinic with all aspects of their work. From surgery and nursing to re-homing and rehabilitation.

    Sitting in the middle of a spice farm on the tropical island of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania, is the Zanzibar Veterinary Clinic. This project is for vet and nurse students and graduates who want to support the charitable effort to care for dogs, cats and farm animals on the island, ...

    Om programmet

    Sitting in the middle of a spice farm on the tropical island of Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania, is the Zanzibar Veterinary Clinic. This project is for vet and nurse students and graduates who want to support the charitable effort to care for dogs, cats and farm animals on the island,  and learn from the busy caseload.

    About the Clinic

    The clinic is a hub of activity for local animals requiring treatment and no animal is turned away. Patients include donkeys, cows, goats, dogs, cats and birds. As a charitable non-government organisation the clinic aims to:

    • Establish care, support and animal protection services

    • Tackle the stray animal population

    • To stop animal overloading, beating, mishandling and animal cruelty.

    • Provide education and awareness to local communities

    The clinic has been on the same site since 2010 and in 2020 a new building was erected to be able to increase the capacity for treating animals and provide a more modern facility. The clinic is the only one on the island and consists of a surgery room, consult room, kennels, cattery and paddocks for large animals. On any day there may be numerous dogs, cats, cows and donkeys resident at the clinic. The care of these animals is just one of the jobs our volunteers assist with when they are not busy helping the vet with consults and surgery.

    As well as working on site at the clinic, you will also travel around the island treating animals in their homes, both those who belong to clients, and those who are strays but living well on the beaches. Every Saturday the clinic is inundated with local livestock and a few pets during the busy 'open hours', so it is all hands on deck vaccinating, dipping, treating and helping the animals.

    Typisk dag

    As always when working with animals everyday is different. However we can highlight key activities that you will encounter during your day to day:

    Husbandry Work

    • Kennel cleaning

    • Dog walking and grooming

    • Maintenance of clinic and kennels

    • Building enrichment for the cattery

    Veterinary work

    • Spays ...

    Typisk dag

    As always when working with animals everyday is different. However we can highlight key activities that you will encounter during your day to day:

    Husbandry Work

    • Kennel cleaning

    • Dog walking and grooming

    • Maintenance of clinic and kennels

    • Building enrichment for the cattery

    Veterinary work

    • Spays and castrates

    • Vaccination programs

    • Emergency call outs

    • Routine house visits

    • Busy Saturday "open clinics"

    • Changing bandages

    • Providing medication to animals on long term treatment

    • Bathing animals suffering with parasite or skin problems

    • Gain a knowledge of fluid therapy and anaesthetic monitoring

    • Develop skills in wound care and management

    • Develop clinical confidence by participating in consultations

    • Understand how to diagnose, manage and treat tick and midge borne diseases

    • Learn to triage emergency cases

     

    There is only basic medical equipment available on Zanzibar, so the style of work is often a very new experience for people coming from first world countries. Anaesthesia is done using injectable drugs and the monitoring equipment is basic. There is no xray or ultrasound machine. 

    Please be aware that this is a busy clinic is a genuine working charity, with a varied annual schedule and workload. We love hosting volunteers, and you will gain a lot of experience with us, however this is not a student or surgery training course. Come prepared to join in with all aspects of the work, and do not expect your days to be solely based around surgery. All the members of this team are willing to dig in and get their hands dirty with all aspects of animal care and we ask our volunteers to adopt the same attitude. No one here is above grooming dirty dogs, picking up poo or cleaning kennels when it needs to be done. Whilst it will not be the focus of your stay, a can-do attitude is important when working as part of a small team for the good of the animals.

    At the clinic the animals always come first, so you may work very long days if we are in the middle of a sterilisation drive, or spend many hours on the road when animals in need are far away. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the project, including medicine, animal rescue and inpatient care. As with all placements, the more you put in to your time with us, the more you will get out of it. 

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    We want to show you the very best of Zanzibar! 

    Stone Town in Zanzibar is a historically rich and culturally vibrant destination that offers a variety of activities for visitors during their free time. Here are some popular activities you can consider while exploring Stone Town: 

    Historical Walking ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    We want to show you the very best of Zanzibar! 

    Stone Town in Zanzibar is a historically rich and culturally vibrant destination that offers a variety of activities for visitors during their free time. Here are some popular activities you can consider while exploring Stone Town: 

    Historical Walking Tours

    Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique blend of Swahili, Arab, Persian, and Indian architecture. Take a guided walking tour to explore the narrow winding streets, historic buildings, and landmarks like the House of Wonders, Old Fort, and Sultan's Palace. 

    Zanzibar is famous for its spices, and you can embark on a spice tour to learn about the island's rich history of spice cultivation. You'll get to see various spice plants, learn about their uses, and even taste some freshly prepared local dishes. 

    Visit the Forodhani Night Market

    In the evening, head to the Forodhani Gardens for the night market. You can enjoy a variety of freshly grilled seafood, local snacks, and Swahili dishes while taking in the views of the Indian Ocean. 

    Stone Town has a vibrant market scene where you can shop for local crafts, textiles, spices, and unique handmade items. The Darajani Market is a great place to explore for fresh produce and spices. 

    Prison Island (Changuu Island)

    Take a boat trip to Prison Island, known for its historic prison and the giant tortoises that inhabit the island. You can learn about the island's history and enjoy some snorkeling or relaxation on the beach. 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    Vetirinary på Pre-clinical and Clinical Year niveau

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag og Lørdag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    Want to know what’s included? Great news, it is pretty much everything! Including your:

    • Pre-departure assistance

    • All airport collection and returns 

    • All accommodation 

    • 24 hour support on every project and at the volunteer accommodation by onsite staff


    OUR PRICES EXCLUDE:

    • Food

    • Visa

    • Medical and travel insurance

    • Flights to and from Zanzibar

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Zanzibar International Airport

    This project starts every Sunday the year. Volunteers arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday. You will be picked up from Zanzibar airport. Alternative start dates can be accommodated with advance planning.

    Indkvartering

    The clinic is based on a spice farm, surrounded by local villages, close to the main road that heads from Stone Town to the North of the island. It takes 30 minutes by bus to get  to Stone Town. Volunteer accommodation is right next to the clinic, so  there is no commute to work apart from walking past a few palm trees and  grazing cows and donkeys. The clinic has two round buildings (called ‘rondavels’) which are the local style of building on Zanzibar. 

    • Each has two single beds and an en-suite bathroom. 
    • There is also a larger house which has two bedrooms and shared bathrooms. 
    • Rooms are same sex unless you are coming with a partner. 
    • All rooms have mosquito nets, bedding and towels. 
    • The house has a bright shared living room and kitchen where volunteers can relax, cook and watch TV in the evenings.


    You are responsible for buying and  preparing your own meals each day. Within walking distance from the  clinic there are a couple of small shops selling basic items (drinking  water, soda and basic food like fruit and bread. Local busses run regularly from the end of our drive and cost 500Tsh  (20 pence) to Stone Town. Here it is very  easy to buy all the food you require including fresh sea food, meat and  vegetables in both open air markets and supermarkets. On night when you don’t feel  like cooking, why not treat yourself to dinner at a rooftop restaurant,  or a cocktail on the beach, as you live as a local on one of the most  beautiful islands in the world.

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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Mad, snacks og drikkevarer koster ekstra.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) i Zanzibar. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Tanzania. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Tanzania giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Tanzania, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    This project starts every Sunday the year. Volunteers arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday. You will be picked up from Zanzibar airport. Alternative start dates can be accommodated with advance planning.

    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    $826 pr. uge 1 - 4 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    1 - 4 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserver din plads med et par klik og et lille, sikkert depositum. Du kan betale med kreditkort, PayPal eller andre praktiske metoder.

    Final Payment

    Du aftaler den endelige betalingsmetode med din lokale organisation under ansøgningsprocessen. Den endelige betaling forfalder først tættere på rejsens start.

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