Login

Selecteer reisdata om de prijzen te zien

Briljant 4.76rating (60)
  • Good Health And Well-Being
  • Life On Land

Veterinary Doctor

location
2 - 8 weken  ·  Leeftijd 23 - 50+
Geverifieerd

Highlights

  • Save hundreds of lives, taking care of puppies and kittens and of adult cats and dogs
  • Contribute to the improvement of the health of people and animals of the island through dogs and cats castration
  • Make the difference at our very busy clinic

Highlights

  • Save hundreds of lives, taking care of puppies and kittens and of adult cats and dogs
  • Contribute to the improvement of the health of people and animals of the island through dogs and cats castration
  • Make the difference at our very busy clinic
  • Monitor operated animals during waking up (up to 35 per day)
  • Assist the miracle of recovery of rescued animals
    • Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 23+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    The veterinarian will treat sick animals and, preferably, will also do surgeries and castrations.

    At Simabo's vet clinic we really need help from veterinary doctors!

    Simabo was the first free veterinarian clinic in Cabo Verde. We offer help to the local people who want their dogs and cats to be spayed/neutered, dewormed and treated.

    Skills require

    • To have a university degree of veterinary medicine
    • To

    Over het programma

    At Simabo's vet clinic we really need help from veterinary doctors!

    Simabo was the first free veterinarian clinic in Cabo Verde. We offer help to the local people who want their dogs and cats to be spayed/neutered, dewormed and treated.

    Skills require

    • To have a university degree of veterinary medicine
    • To be independet and responsible
    • To have organizational and time-management skills
    • To have the ability to relate to other people working on the project in view of the objective
    • To be patient
    • To have a strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality
    • A little sense of humor does not hurt
    • Ability to quickly assimilate and follow instructions
    • Ability to recognize problems and to communicate to the leaders
    • Ability to give your utmost attention to the task in hand
    • To be tolerant, diplomatic, and possess a cooperative spirit
    • To have a willingness to understand a different culture other than their own.
    • Speaking portuguese is helpful (to communicate with the local people) but not essencial

    What to expect?

    • A lot of work to do!
    • You will see a lot of ill and wounded animals, some of them will also die
    • Complete immersion in the local community...

    Tasks

    • To consult dogs and cats at our clinic
    • To consult our animals in our dog and cat shelters
    • To spay/castrate
    • To do other surgeries that are not castrations

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Information given in the Time Commitment session of this program are only orientative and they are not binding: the free day can be on any day of the week (may be on the weekend, maybe not) and the working time is usually per shift.

    The clinic is open to the public from 9AM to 1PM and then again from ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Information given in the Time Commitment session of this program are only orientative and they are not binding: the free day can be on any day of the week (may be on the weekend, maybe not) and the working time is usually per shift.

    The clinic is open to the public from 9AM to 1PM and then again from 3PM to 6PM, but surgeries are held only during the morning. So your working time will depend on the tasks that are agreed:

    • If you operate, you shold work in the morning. Please be aware that sometimes surgeries are numerous and need to be completed during the lunch time
    • If you don't operate, you will work during the time when the clinic is open, up to the limit of 6 hours a day.
    • You can also be asked to provide consultations in our dog shelter. In these cases you will work in one of the shifts: from 7 am to 12:30 pm or from 12:30 pm to 7 pm.

    In our experience, veterinary doctors are always very motivated and work long hours by their own choice. It is true that they really make a difference to the animals that arrive at the clinic and this is very rewarding.


    NOTES:
    Changes in shifts must be communicated with a week notice and be authorized- changes in shifts can't leave shifts uncovered  

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The island is famous for its music and its partying vibe! So night activity is guaranteed! 

    On the island you can find a diving center (in town), a windsurfing school and a kitesurfing school. 
    Capoeira is also widely practiced and can be learned with 2 groups in lessons held in the late afternoon.
    Hi

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The island is famous for its music and its partying vibe! So night activity is guaranteed! 

    On the island you can find a diving center (in town), a windsurfing school and a kitesurfing school. 
    Capoeira is also widely practiced and can be learned with 2 groups in lessons held in the late afternoon.
    Hiking paths are very simple to follow. Every volunteer who likes hiking can't miss visiting the neighboring island, Santo Antao, with its beautiful mountains and trekking paths. 
    If you are not so keen on hiking, you can rent a bicycle, an electrical bicycle or a scooter at local shops.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 23 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 23 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    Veterinary Medicine op University degree niveau

    Vereiste documenten

    passport

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Work experience as a veterinarian is desirable

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag van 08:30 - 19:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Cesaria Evora International Airport

    Our driver will wait for you in the airport arrival hall with a sign with your name! Driving time to town is about 10 min. 

    Accomodatie

    Accommodation for volunteers is available in single rooms with shared bathroom in our volunteer house or in double or triple rooms with shared bathroom in the hostel. Both are located just a couple of meters away from our clinic, the beach, and the main square of Mindelo. Extra fee is charged for a single room in the hostel.
    Volunteers can prepare their own food in the hostel kitchen, where paying guests are hosted to raise funds for the project.
    At the hostel volunteers can meet any kind of travellers and together they can plan trips, excursions, parties, dinners, anything that makes fun and makes your volunteering time unforgettable. 

    Eten & Drank

    Surgeons that can make at least 10 castrations/day get a pocket money for food and access to the communal kitchen.

    Pocket money for food is not included for veterinarian doctors who come to help but can't castrate at least 10 animals/day.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site
    Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) in Sao Vicente. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Kaapverdië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Kaapverdië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Kaapverdië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Kaapverdië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    We accept veterinary doctor all year around according to availability. Usually we accept one veterinary at a time. 

    The best months to come are from April or mid-July and from the beginning of October to mid-December, because of the temperature and also because of the cost of the flights, that can be expensive in the high season (Christmas, August).
    Carnaval is a highlight of Mindelo's life, volunteers are always welcome at that time of the year. 

    Be prepared to stay in a row for paying the "airport fee" that costs 32 euros. You can avoid this applying via Internet and paying in advance by credit card. All info to accomplish this will be provided in due time. EU citizens are not required to have/pay a visa, only non-EU citizens will have to buy one at the airport for 25 euros. 

    No vaccinations are required nor recommended. Rabies doesn't exist in Cape Verde. 

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $0 per week 2 - 8 weken Leeftijd 23 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN

    Duurtijd

    2 - 8 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

    Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    4,76
    ・
    60 reviews

    •
    2024
    i always wanted to do veterinary volunteering and I was finally able to carry out this project ay Simabo where I spent 5 weeks. I felt ...
    Christine Salomon ép. Gavet

    Veterinary Doctor

    •
    2023
    Wonderful, challenging and rewarding work as a veterinary surgeon. Plenty of opportunity provided to explore the area around Sao Vincent ...
    •
    2023
    If you are a vet at the beggining of your career, it's the right place to learn. If you're a vet with years of experience it's the best ...
    Elena Berbece

    Veterinary Doctor

    •
    2024
    I spent 3 exciting weeks at Simabo in Cape Verde as a vet with 4 years small animal experience. There were certainly hectic days but the ...
    Jane Campbell

    Veterinary Doctor

    •
    2025
    I spent a month volunteering at SIMABÔ in January 2025, and I absolutely loved the experience! The SIMABÔ team does incredible work, ...
    Gwenaelle hébette

    Dog walker

    •
    2025
    Ich bin sehr zufrieden, es war eine tolle erfahrung, sehr viele nette und tolle Menschen kennengelernt. Silvia ist super angagierr und hilft ...
    Laura Corleto

    Dog walker

    Plaats

    Afrika > West-Afrika > Kaapverdië > Mindelo

    Maak kennis met je projectcoördinator

    Silvia
    60
    reviews
    4,76
    Briljant
    2008
    Opgericht

    Geverifieerd

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad
    Gesproken talen: Portugees, Engels, Italiaans, Duits
    Reis veilig door Volunteer World te gebruiken voor je communicatie en boekingen. Op deze manier kun je profiteren van de Flex-optie, Restitutiegarantie en Support bij Resolutie.

    Misschien ben je ook geïnteresseerd in

    Vrijwilligerswerk in het buitenland  >  Met Dieren  >  Straatdieren in Kaapverdië
    Contact Silvia
      Zeer hoog Responsgraad
    Portugees, Engels, Italiaans, Duits

    De meeste vrijwilligers hebben vragen over

    Heb je nog meer vragen? Stuur een bericht naar Silvia
    Deel alsjeblieft geen persoonlijke contactgegevens
    Selecteer reisdata om de prijzen te zien

    Boek met de Flex-Optie!

    Kies nieuwe vertrekdata of wijzig je vrijwilligersproject zonder meerkost binnen 12 maanden.

    Volledige ondersteuning voor elke vrijwilliger!

    Dit helpt ons om ons platform te beheren en essentiële services aan te bieden, zoals uitgebreide ondersteuning, terugbetalingsgarantie, flexoptie zonder omboekingskosten en prijsgarantie. Dit is inclusief btw.

    Prijsgegevens