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This veterinary internship is available not only to veterinary students, but also to those who simply want to get a feel for the profession, at Dr. Mnyoni’s veterinary clinic.
The private veterinary clinic is located in the center of Moshi town. The project is 100% supervised by a licensed veterinarian.
About 50% of their work is dedicated to treating livestock on farms and fields. The main animals treated are cows, pigs, chickens, goats, donkeys, and poultry. Veterinarians typically travel throughout the Kilimanjaro region every day from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can accompany them and actively participate in their work. Animal diseases are diagnosed and treated on farms and pastures. Vaccinations and inseminations are also carried out.
The remaining 50% of the veterinarians’ work time is spent at the clinic where they treat pets and domestic animals (such as dogs and cats), perform minor surgeries, post-mortem diagnostics, castrations, sell medicines, and conduct laboratory examinations. The clinic also has a small pet supply store.
In cases of animal diseases, farmers in the region generally seek immediate help from veterinarians; traditional medicine no longer plays a significant role, and even the Maasai in remote areas vaccinate their livestock. Wildlife is not treated by the veterinarians as this falls under the responsibility of national park authorities.
While young veterinarians typically do the work on farms, Dr. Mnyoni spends more time at the clinic, where he also sells pet food, pet accessories, and animal medications. Please note that farms are usually accessible by motorbike. You will sit on the motorbike with one of the veterinarians. If you refuse for safety reasons, it is possible to call a rickshaw or taxi, but in that case, you will need to cover the transport costs.
Internships and volunteering are available for participants with or without prior experience.
The host organization, an organization specialized in organizing internships and volunteer missions in various fields and countries, including Tanzania.
This program is available all year round.
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
Shared Residence Accommodation The accommodation offered is in a shared residence with other international participants. You will stay in a dormitory-style room with up to 4 participants per room. Private rooms (double or twin) may be available upon request and at an additional cost. Each room has its own private bathroom, and you will have access to a shared kitchen to prepare your meals. Meals are not included, but a half-board option (breakfast and dinner) can be added depending on the accommodation. The residences are located in pleasant neighborhoods of Moshi, close to public transport and local shops. Alternative Option – Host Family Stay
For those looking for a more adventurous experience, it is possible to stay with a local host family, with half-board (breakfast and dinner) included. Host families can accommodate up to two students at a time. Availability is limited, and some families may live further away from the internship location.
The cost is different from shared residence accommodation — please contact us for more details.
Meals are not included, but a kitchen is available for you to prepare your own meals.
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you're in the middle of Africa, dealing with people like the Chagga and the Maasai. The city has around 150,000 inhabitants; however, it seems - like many African cities - much smaller, due to the fact that many unplanned settlements are spread over long distances outside the city. Moreover, the majority of the population lacks the purchasing power that would make transactions comparable to those in a European city of this size, for example. Nevertheless, Moshi is a relatively well-developed city, and all necessities can be found here, from ATMs to specialty stores, from restaurants to small supermarkets.
Moshi is the starting point for all Kilimanjaro climbs, and many safaris to Tanzania's northern national parks depart from here. Kilimanjaro International Airport is around 40 km from Moshi. Tourism and the coffee and banana trade have contributed to the town's development.
The town lies at an altitude of 813 m and enjoys a year-round climate that people living in moderate climates consider very comfortable (compared to the humid heat that often prevails on the coast or islands).
HIV and AIDS are the biggest problem, with up to 16% of the population estimated to be HIV-positive. The resulting problems are the countless orphans and street children, the neglected at retirement age and the sick, whom nobody cares about for lack of money. Other problems include poverty, lack of access to education, healthcare and infrastructure, and the destruction of environmental resources such as deforestation.
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