Whether you’re a Vet, Vet Nurse, Vet Tech, Keeper, Zoologist or Student, this site is for you! I’m here to provide you with all the info you need to realise your dreams of working or volunteering internationally to improve animal health and welfare.
Why become a Runaway Veterinary Professional?
Well, because your skills can take you anywhere!
Veterinary and animal care skills are highly transferable, and very much sought after around the world. Whether it be in conservation, clinical work or research, there are a huge number of international opportunities open to those who would like to experience something different within their career. Maybe you’re looking for a short term volunteering program, a locum role, or a permanent job in a foreign country. There are hundreds of ways to run away from the ordinary routine and live the experience of a lifetime!
So, get out of your comfort zone! Let me show you how you can travel, experience new cultures, learn new skills and have unforgettable experiences, all while benefiting animals in the process!
Where does the information come from?
All the information, tips and guides provided on this site come from my own personal experiences as a travelling vet, and from the incredible animal health professionals with similar passions who I meet along the way.
My site is built on honesty, friendship and the sharing of information from one passionate veterinary professional to another. There is no sponsorship or affiliations, and I don’t make any money from this site- so you know that the reviews and opinions you read are the real deal.
If you’re interested in earning more about me, you can read my story here.
What’s the best way to get started?
Ask someone who’s already done it!
Interested in volunteering for ethical animal projects and charities? On the Volunteer Page, you’ll find tips on choosing a project, planning your trip, interviews with volunteers and recommendations for the fantastic charities that I loved visiting!
Are you thinking of moving overseas to practice as a veterinary professional? On the Work Page, there are guides to moving overseas and on becoming a locum. And check out the stories about my experiences working in interesting locations around the world.
And don’t miss the Global Vet Interview series! You can read interviews with the fascinating range of vets who I’ve met working in unusual parts of the world. You’ll be intrigued by the diversity in cases that we treat, and perhaps surprised by how much we all have in common.
If you have any questions or suggestions of what you’d like to see next, please contact me.
So, start your runaway adventure today by exploring the pages below:
