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:
Goa (India 4th year students):
Chiang Mai (Thailand) 5th year students:
Please note, that you must have pre-registered your interest with Worldwide Vet Service to be able to apply for this program.
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.
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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.
Students are required to discuss academic recognition with their Course Director.
To be advised
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.
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.
All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following
In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.
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.
Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 638 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au