Worldwide Veterinary Services Spey Clinic

Under the supervision of Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) veterinary staff at their International Training Centres,  veterinary science students will work in the WVS animal shelter and clinics in either Chiang Mai (Thailand), Ooty (India) or Goa (India).

The program will include spey clinics (dogs and cats), population control and rabies vaccination programs. Students will be trained in safe, welcoming environments that allow them to learn and develop their core skills in veterinary procedures to the highest international standard.

Participants can enjoy the culture of India and Thailand, all whilst improving skills and helping animals in need.

You should ensure you discuss your interest in participating in this Program with either Sarah Robinson (5th year students) or Melissa Strong (4th year students).

The options available are as follows:

Ooty (India) 4th year students:

  • 9th December - 20th December 2024

Goa (India 4th year students):

  • 6th January - 17th January 2025
  • 20th January - 31st January 2025

Chiang Mai (Thailand) 5th year students:

  • 6th January - 17th January 2025
  • 27th January - 7th February 2025

Please note, that you must have pre-registered your interest with Worldwide Vet Service to be able to apply for this program.

Program overview

Led by: School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Cost: To be advised

Dates: 9 Dec 2024 - 7 Feb 2025

Places: Limited places available

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Closed

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences.

Students must liaise directly with their Course Director for approval to include this subject in their degree.

You must have also preregistered your interest with Worldwide Vet Services.

All participants will be required to have had a full course pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and tetanus cover to attend the courses in India and Thailand.

Academic Recognition

Students are required to discuss academic recognition with their Course Director.

Financial Information

Program cost

To be advised

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students may be eligible to apply for a  Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all pre-departure requirements (see pre-departure tab)  before payment can be made.

Program costs include

  • In-country program fee
  • In-country accommodation (twin share)
  • airport transfers
  • scrub tops, surgical gloves, and equipment for surgery
  • Most meals

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • Airfares
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Passports - you must have a current passport (with 6 months validity past the program conclusion date), or have applied for one at the time of submitting your application
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance – can be obtained through WVS
  • Local transport
  • Additional meals
  • Sightseeing activities
  • Incidentals
  • Gratuities and souvenirs

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to have had a full course pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and tetanus cover to attend the courses in India, Goa, and Thailand.

A pre-departure session will be mandatory for all students attending this program.  Pre-departure information will be made available to successful applicants approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Charles Sturt Global Program Participant 2017

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 638 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au