Internship for Vet Students & Newly Graduated Vets

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 23 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Experience the everyday life in a castration project in Africa
  • Assist the miracle of recovery of rescued animals
  • Propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget with you fellow participants
  • Visit our beautiful island in your free time


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 23+
Alleenstaanden

Over het programma

Veterinary internships offer opportunities to deepen and enrich your veterinary education with hands-on experience.

Simabo was the first free veterinarian clinic in Sao Vicente, the second in Cabo Verde. We offer help to the local people who want their dogs and cats to be spayed/neutered, dewormed and treated.

Skills required

  • To be a student of veterinary medicine or be a recently graduated veterinarian doctor
  • To be ...

Over het programma

Simabo was the first free veterinarian clinic in Sao Vicente, the second in Cabo Verde. We offer help to the local people who want their dogs and cats to be spayed/neutered, dewormed and treated.

Skills required

  • To be a student of veterinary medicine or be a recently graduated veterinarian doctor
  • To be independent and responsible
  • To have organizational and time-management skills
  • To have the ability to relate to other people working on the project in view of the objective
  • To be patient
  • To have a strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality
  • A little sense of humor does not hurt
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and follow instructions
  • Ability to recognize problems and to communicate to the leaders
  • Ability to give your utmost attention to the task in hand
  • To be tolerant, diplomatic, and possess a cooperative spirit
  • To have a willingness to understand a different culture other than their own.
  • Speaking Portuguese is helpful (to communicate with the local people) but not essential.

What to expect?

  • A lot of work to do!
  • You will see a lot of ill and wounded animals, some of them will also die
  • Complete immersion in the local community...

Tasks

  • To help during castrations of dogs and cats at our clinic
  • To help during consultations of our animals in our dog and cat shelters
  • To help with the paperwork of the consulted and operated cats and dogs
  • To help with anything needed at the clinic (see page Clinic of our portal for volunteers)


Dagelijkse activiteiten

Information given in the Time Commitment session of this program are only orientative and they are not binding: the free day can be on any day of the week (may be on the weekend, maybe not) and the working time is usually per shift.


The clinic is open to the public from 9AM to 1,30PM and then again ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Information given in the Time Commitment session of this program are only orientative and they are not binding: the free day can be on any day of the week (may be on the weekend, maybe not) and the working time is usually per shift.


The clinic is open to the public from 9AM to 1,30PM and then again from 3PM to 6PM, but surgeries are held only during the morning. So your working time will depend on the tasks that are agreed:

  • If you help to operate, you should work in the morning. Please be aware that sometimes surgeries are numerous and need to be completed during the lunch time
  • If you don't operate, you will work during the time when the clinic is open, up to the limit of 6 hours a day.
  • You can also be asked to help during consultations in our dog shelter. In these cases you will work from 12:30 pm to 7 pm.

In our experience, students of veterinary medicine and recently graduated veterinary doctors are always very motivated and work long hours by their own choice. It is true that they really make a difference to the animals that arrive at the clinic and this is very rewarding.

NOTES:
Changes in shifts must be communicated with a week notice and be authorized-changes in shifts can't leave shifts uncovered  



Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The island is famous for its music and its partying vibe! So night activity is guaranteed! 

On the island you can find a diving center (in town), a windsurfing school and a kitesurfing school. 
Capoeira is also widely practiced and can be learned with 2 groups in lessons held in the late afternoon.
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Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The island is famous for its music and its partying vibe! So night activity is guaranteed! 

On the island you can find a diving center (in town), a windsurfing school and a kitesurfing school. 
Capoeira is also widely practiced and can be learned with 2 groups in lessons held in the late afternoon.
Hiking paths are very simple to follow. Every volunteer who likes hiking can't miss visiting the neighboring island, Santo Antao, with its beautiful mountains and trekking paths. 
If you are not so keen on hiking, you can rent a bicycle, an electrical bicycle or a scooter at local shops.

Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 23 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 23 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

Veterinary medicine op Degree in veterinary medicine or student of veterinary medicine niveau

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

- strong work ethic - time management - team work

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag van 08:30 - 19:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Simabo

The fee includes accommodation and a daily "training fee" that allows full access to the clinic and to the operating room. You will be able to work full time with our local vet and with any experienced vet who is volunteering with us. We have 2 experienced vet on site most of the time, our local one, very experiences especially in spaying/neutering and a second from abroad who might be experienced in different areas. 
The fee includes pickup from the airport on arrival. Doesn't include food but includes access to the communal kitchens (either in the hostel or in the volunteers' house).

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Cesaria Evora International Airport

Our driver will wait for you in the airport arrival hall with a SIMABO sign with your name! Driving time to town is about 10 min. 

Be prepared to stay in a row for paying the "airport fee" that costs 32 euros. You can avoid this applying via Internet and paying in advance by credit card. All info to accomplish this will be provided in due time. EU citizens are not required to have/pay a visa, only non-EU citizens will have to buy one at the airport for 25 euros. 

Vaccinations are not required nor recommended. There is no rabies in Cape Verde. 

Accomodatie

Accommodation for volunteers is available in single rooms with shared bathroom in our volunteer house or in double or triple rooms with shared bathroom in the hostel. Both are located just a couple of meters away from our clinic, the beach, and the main square of Mindelo. Extra fee is charged for a single room in the hostel.
Volunteers can prepare their own food in the hostel kitchen, where paying guests are hosted to raise funds for the project.
At the hostel volunteers can meet any kind of travellers and together they can plan trips, excursions, parties, dinners, anything that makes fun and makes your volunteering time unforgettable. 

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Eten & Drank

Eten, tussendoortjes en drankjes zijn bijkomende kosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) in Sao Vicente. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Kaapverdië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Kaapverdië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Kaapverdië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Kaapverdië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

We accept students and newly graduated veterinary doctors all year around according to availability. Usually we accept one student/recently graduated veterinary at a time. 

The best months to come are from April or mid-July and from the beginning of October to mid-December, because of the temperature and also because of the cost of the flights, that can be expensive in the high season (Christmas, August). Carnaval is a highlight of Mindelo's life, volunteers are always welcome at that time of the year. 

Be prepared to stay in a row for paying the "airport fee" that costs 32 euros. You can avoid this applying via Internet and paying in advance by credit card. All info to accomplish this will be provided in due time. EU citizens are not required to have/pay a visa, only non-EU citizens will have to buy one at the airport for 25 euros. 

No vaccinations are required nor recommended. Rabies doesn't exist in Cape Verde. 

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 600€
5 weken 800€
6 weken 900€
7 weken 1.050€
8 weken 1.200€
9 weken 1.350€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 1.800€
Gemiddelde kosten 225€/week

Programmakosten

225€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 23 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

2 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Simabo gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Simabo

Uitstekend 4.8 rating (53 beoordelingen)

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Over de organisatie

SIMABO protects, rescues, assists, and spays/neuters dogs and cats in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde

Ontmoet je organisatie


SI MA BO in Creole means “like you”. 

We are an association for the protection of animals and the environment based in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, West Africa. Cape Verde has been a Portuguese colony until 1975 and has still a very "European vibe". No vaccinations are required or recommended.The local population is peaceful and more interested in parties and music than in politics or world finance. Mindelo is famous for its music and dancing nights and for being the birth place of Cesaria Evora, the most famous Capeverdean singer. 

SIMABO is a registered charity both in Cape Verde and in Italy. Article 3 of our Bylaws states out mission as following: "The purpose of the Association is to improve the living conditions of the population of the islands of Cape Verde.  In particular, by reducing the risk of transmission of parasitic diseases by cutting down the number of stray animals through spaying/neutering campaigns, also by involving the population in  activities of prophylactic antiparasitic care and by treating animals carrying diseases. The Association also aims at raising funds to be used for carrying out its activities in the Cape Verde islands."

Our work with animals - including running a shelter with 110 dogs, a cattery with 18 cats, a 7/12 clinic, and ambulant castration campaigns - is partially financed by the Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel, a hostel for responsible tourists, which in the meantime has become the most famous tourist facility on the island. 
We have treated and microchipped more than 12,000 animals so far and we are planning to expand the spaying/neutering campaigns to neighboring islands as well. 

SIMABO Cape Verde is managed by a board of 11 directors (1 Italian, 1 Brazilian, 1 Russian and 8 Cape-Verdeans) and employs 12 local workers: 1 veterinarian, 1 nurse, 1 receptionist, 1 driver, 4 dog carers, 3 cleaning staff, 1 night watch + 1 administrator from abroad (Portugal), and relies on the help of 2 full-time volunteers + an average of part-time 10 volunteers on the field and abroad.

The help we need varies depending on your skills. We expect someone who is a self-starter and can work independently with a very high degree of motivation. The focus must be to help the project, with the necessary amount of rest and freetime, to recover from the hard work and to visit the island of Sao Vicente and the neighboring island of Santo Antao, which can be done easily in the free time provided but the working schedule.

Volunteering with SIMABO offers the opportunity to make a great experience abroad in a protected environment, where volunteers can meet other volunteers or hostel guests from all over the world. The relationship with the animals can be extremely rewarding form the emotional point of view, being Capeverdean dogs very tame and social. Volunteers are completely immersed in the local environment, working with local staff and being required to shop and cook their own food. For volunteers that don't want to cook by themselves a wide choice of different options is available to eat at local restaurants and bars for a little price.  

Confirmed volunteers will receive a link to our portal with all the information required for their travel, their stay and the work with us in the different areas: Dog shelter, Cat shelter, Clinic, Hostel, Communication and Fundraising, Education, Maintenance. Feel free to choose the area the best suites you to make the difference for the animals on this beautiful island! 

53 beoordelingen · rating4.8

thierry ouzelet rating5

2024 at Dog walker

Unforgettable experience that I recommend to everyone. If you like to share and be useful, then come. I stayed 3 weeks and would have liked to stay longer. I will definitely come ...
Andréa Rodrigues rating5

2024 at Videomaker/Photographer/Graphic designer/

To start with, it's been a really incredible experience, everyone is super nice and welcoming, you never feel alone. To talk more specifically about the communication work, it's really important. Simabo really needs visibility because their work is really important and you'll see that they really ...
Alice Albergucci rating5

2024 at Animal Supporter

Ho fatto una settimana di volontariato al rifugio di Simabo e’ stata un’esperienza veramente bella ,ho conosciuto persone che porterò nel mio cuore e sto parlando sia delle persone che gestiscono l’associazione ma anche delle altre volontarie e che dire dei tutti quei cagnolini ❤️ ...
Julia Ottiger rating5

2024 at Animal Supporter

I had a really good time at Simabo. I went to the shelter almost every day and walked the dogs. The dogs are super friendly and are really happy when they see you and know that it's time for a walk, cuddle or play. The cats at the hostel are also lovely and love it when you play with them or give ...
Christine Salomon ép. Gavet rating5

2024 at Veterinary Doctor

i always wanted to do veterinary volunteering and I was finally able to carry out this project ay Simabo where I spent 5 weeks. I felt really useful by sterilizing and caring for street animals or those belonging to people in need. the local staff are committed and helpful, the volunteers come ...
Bridget Dewer rating5

2024 at Dog walker

I had a wonderful time at Simbalo - it was a truly unforgettable experience. The dogs at the Shelter are adorable; always so happy to see you and go for their walks. It is impossible to spend a couple of days there without at least one of them finding their way into your heart! I travelled to ...

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