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GYC3079 - Veterinary Placement Country: Kenya Cost: £1095.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 1 months Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7585 or

 

	This placement would suit... Someone who has veterinary experience or is going into that field, who are also adventurous animal-lovers who want a more in depth experience of the African bush than your average safari can offer. This project is based at the biggest national park in Kenya, Tsavo Park. This park is just over 21,000 Km2 and because of its size it has been split into two parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, and running between the two is the Nairobi/Mombasa railway. The veterinary team are dedicated to conservation in Kenya and are often called when any animal is seen injured or in need of veterinary treatment. They are based in Voi, but are asked for help by wardens and rangers from all parks in Kenya. They generally concentrate on endangered species, but are not averse to helping any animal no matter how small. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) was established in 1989 to protect, maintain and develop Kenya’s natural environment and heritage. The KWS Veterinary Unit is based at the organization headquarters in Nairobi. The unit comprises the country’s most competent wildlife veterinarians, technicians and animal capture staff. The goal of the veterinary unit is to offer wildlife veterinary service nationally to ensure stable/growing healthy populations of wildlife within Kenya, assist prevent habitat destruction by wildlife, and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Also to prevent extinction of rare species by establishing viable breeding groups. Your duties will include: - Surveying and routine checks on sick animals. - Hive mortality inspections. - Elective disease scanning. - Animal translocation. - Written reports for the veterinary team and the KWS. - Update and improve the new database. - Training and learning. 0845 344 7585 Travellers Worldwide: Live and work abroad helping children, adults, animals and entire communities in less advantaged countries. Learn about their culture from the inside! Stay from as little as two weeks to as long as one year - you choose your dates and duration!