Go to Malawi and do your veterinary internship in the heart of Africa. You will assist the caretakers in a shelter and participate in the treatment and care of the centre’s professionals.
In addition to animal rescue and care, the African veterinary internship also includes educating locals about sustainable development and protecting the region’s ecosystems. This placement is in collaboration with the local communities, and is a real professional experience in an NGO.
Our animal shelter in Malawi is dedicated to providing veterinary care nationwide through the Wildlife Emergency Response Unit. The program manager is the only veterinarian authorised to capture animals in Malawi. She is assisted by two veterinarians with foreign degrees, so students and interns join an experienced and competent team during this veterinary internship Africa.
Like all of our animal internship programs abroad, this project in Malawi allows you to gain university credits while contributing to the conservation of the region's wildlife.
Students will assist the shelter's veterinary department in their daily routine: emergency exams and surgeries, medical check-ups or routine diagnostics. Depending on the personnel available, a number of theoretical and practical training courses can be offered.
The work at the sanctuary varies from the day-to-day life of a pet clinic. The program is therefore perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience in wilderness rehabilitation.
By splitting your time between the sanctuary and local communities, you can learn new care techniques and contribute to an important part of animal welfare in Malawi. The current phase of the project includes outreach to veterinarians in the villages surrounding the reserve.
- Veterinary studies.
- Studies in plant and animal biology.
- Studies in health sciences or animal sciences.
- Qualified veterinarians.
- Veterinary assistants and nurses.
- Previous work on a similar project or field experience is recommended.
Internship students: please include any requirements from your curriculum with your application so that we can schedule your veterinary internship evaluation appropriately.
They also fight against the scourges of poaching and train/mentor students from around the world all year round.
Financing: Private funds, donations, fundraising.
Duration | Fees to be paid upon registration |
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4 Weeks | 3490€ |
5 Weeks | 3990€ |
6 Weeks | 4490€ |
8 Weeks | 5490€ |
10 Weeks | 6490€ |
12 Weeks | 7490€ |
16 Weeks | 9490€ |
24 Weeks | 13490€ |
The refuge is located in a 200 hectare reserve, which is home to wild animals such as antelope, crocodile, small carnivores and hyena and over 100 species of birds. There are 4 km of hiking trails through the forest and along the river, with a bar and café at the visitor centre. The city and its restaurants, shops and markets are only 10 minutes away, so you are never too far from "civilization".
Brand new housing facilities were developed in early 2022 to accommodate the volunteers. The new building can accommodate up to 18 people at a time in six rooms. It also includes a living room, kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, two bathrooms, laundry room, outdoor terrace and garden. The building is located in the middle of our nature reserve, which means that you will experience the magic of life in the bush after a hard day's work - spending evenings by the fire listening to the sounds of the forest.
Meals are prepared by our local chef every day except Sunday. The menu is vegetarian with a mix of international and local dishes. Let us know if you have any other special dietary requirements, and volunteers are welcome to purchase other products or meat if they wish.
Interns will work from 8am to 6pm, and depending on the workload, meals may be scheduled outside of these hours, so there may be occasional long days or even night shifts.
All staff and volunteers are entitled to one day off per week and one long weekend each month for excursions or safaris.
A visa is mandatory for Malawi. While it is recommended to get your visa in advance, it is still possible to obtain it directly at the airport: 1 month = £65, 6 months = £145, 1 year = £200. Documents to present: - 75 USD in cash - 2 passport photos - Bank statement for the last 3 months - Certificate of vaccination for yellow fever. https://www.malawihighcommission.co.uk/index.php/visa
The centre requires treatment for malaria, and strongly recommends a rabies vaccine. You can consult the recommendations of the Institut Pasteur by destination on this link.
You can subscribe your travel insurance online with our partner Chapka, with whom you get a 5% discount with this link. Non-EU interns can compare insureance options by
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