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Quick Look
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Location:
Accra - Ghana
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
 Whether you are a high school student considering a career in veterinary medicine, an undergraduate or on a career break, working as a veterinary volunteer will allow you to gain invaluable experience of vaccinations, operations, laboratory work, post-mortems, meat inspections and the routine treatment of domestic farm animals and pets.
Ghana, in Western Africa, is a wide expanse of mostly low plains. Its climate is hot and tropical, with pockets of dry or humid areas in certain parts of the country. A portion of the land is used for farming and the welfare of domestic animals is seen as an essential part of the rural development.
Shadowing local vets will give you experience of diseases that have been eradicated in the West, and will also give you a better understanding of the problems that vets and farmers face. By showing initiative and a willingness to get involved, you will benefit from this truly rewarding experience.
Veterinary Placement volunteers live and work in Accra or Kumasi.
Volunteering on a Veterinary Placement in Ghana with Projects Abroad
As a volunteer in Ghana on one of our Veterinary Placements, you can provide effective and practical help working on a variety of tasks. When you arrive at work on your first day, you will be assigned a supervisor who will be able to advise and support you during your placement, and of course our Projects Abroad staff is always on hand too.
In Ghana, Projects Abroad volunteers work in city clinics. In the mornings this involves dealing with pets. There are plenty of pets such as dogs and cats, but many of the patients are small back garden livestock such as goats and chickens.
In the afternoon there are sometimes opportunities to go out into the field to visit farms or even Accra Zoo. You will be involved in administering vaccinations, and observing and assisting in operations, laboratory work, post mortems and routine treatments. Youll learn how to handle different animals and will see examples of diseases and conditions that have almost been eradicated in developed countries.
Veternarian Work in Ghana with Projects Abroad
Highlights: The Ghanaian people, in general, are the friendliest you will meet. They pride themselves as being the friendliest in Africa, sometimes in the world! In order to appreciate the sincere friendliness of them please make every effort to instigate conversations with your host family and workmates. Only by doing this will you really learn and therefore appreciate the Ghanaian culture.
All accommodation is organized, paid for and monitored by Projects Abroad. All project placements are regularly visited and checked. We require high standards of supervision and accommodation, which are verified before you arrive.
This project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do..
Eligibility
Minimum age = 16
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
$ 2,395 for 2 weeks, $ 2,995 for 1 month, $ 3,695 for 2 months, $ 4,145 for 3 months, and $ 1,145 for each additional month.
Costs
Include: Accommodation, food, medical and travel insurance, placement, in country staff support, and airport transfers.
Dates
Dates are flexible, for any length of time over 2 weeks. Please apply at least 2 months before you'd like to start.
Contact
Projects Abroad
347 W 36th Street
Suite 903
New York NY 10018
USA
Tel:
1 888 839 3535 or +1 212 244 7234
Fax:
212 244 7236
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