City: Perth
Organization: CIEE for travels/housing; Native Arc for volunteer clinical work. About: Volunteer at the Native Arc clinic caring for wildlife patients. Wildlife consists primarily of birds and reptiles and tasks include feeding, cleaning, and helping with treatments. Housing: Various options are available and can be set up with CIEE or individually. Contact: Check out the Native Arc Volunteer webpage. |
Tolga Bat Hospital Volunteer
City: Carrington
Organization: Tolga Bat Hospital About: Volunteer with Tolga Bat Hospital in rural topical north Queensland and prepare food for adults and orphan bats, feed/clean/weigh/measure the orphans, clean cages, participate in trips to the rainforest to search or release, and help with projects around the hospital. Volunteers who handle bats must be vaccinated against Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) with the rabies vaccine to the Australian standard, not the World Health Organization. Area of emphasis: Wildlife Link: https://tolgabathospital.org/ |
Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital Work Placement
Organization: Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
About: Complete a minimum 5-day veterinary work placement with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Work is based in the clinic, alongside experienced veterinarians with the opportunity to observe and assist with procedures. Area of emphasis: Wildlife Link: https://wildlifewarriors.org.au/conservation-projects/australia-zoo-wildlife-hospital/vet-students/ Contact: [email protected] |
REC Equine Specialists
Organization: REC Equine Specialists
About: Complete an externship with REC Equine Specialists and observe and participate in hospital and stable rounds, case workups and treatments, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and ambulatory veterinary services. Area of emphasis: Equine Link: http://www.randwickequine.com.au/externships Contact: [email protected]; (02)-9399-7722 |
Taronga Western Plains Wildlife Hospital Externship
Organization: Taronga Western Plains Wildlife Hospital
About: Complete an externship with Taronga Western Plains Wildlife Hospital and accompany the staff veterinarians on their clinical rounds, assist with daily tasks within the veterinary hospital, and participate in case discussions. Externships are limited to students in their clinical year. Area of emphasis: Wildlife Link: taronga.org.au/sites/default/files/content/pdf/Dubbo_Veterinary_Externship_Information_Guide.pdf Contact: [email protected]; +61-(0)2-6881-1461 |