Travel

Want to travel the world using your skills as a vet or animal keeper?

Check out the guides and inspiration below, or choose your preferred continent from the destination list.

A vet examines an anaesthetised dogs under yellow sunshades in papua new guinea

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Things I Learned as a Volunteer Vet in Papua New Guinea

From bilums to betelnuts, Papua New Guinea was a fascinating place to volunteer. Here’s what I learned about culture, life and veterinary medicine!

A woman smiles on a cliff edge wearing a harness, as a zipline is seen in the background

Guide to Volunteering with Animals

Voluntourism vs Volunteering: How to tell the Difference

Voluntourism options are becoming increasing common for veterinary travellers- so lets explore what they are, how to spot them, and the pitfalls to avoid!

A traveller shuffles money in is hands beside a passport and a globe

Guide to Volunteering with Animals

Why Should I Pay to Volunteer?

Isn’t it frustrating when you find a dream volunteer project, only to discover the fees are sky high? Let’s unpack why charities charge fees, and how you can make yourself more valuable to them than money.

A group of young volunteers sits on a balcony looking into the golden sunset over a jungle

Guide to Volunteering with Animals

How to Find Ethical Animal Volunteer Opportunities

Find links to the most useful resources and websites to get started on your search for the ideal ethical volunteer opportunity with animals.

Guide to Volunteering with Animals

The Key to Finding the best Volunteer Project for You

Just like choosing a job, there are different volunteering environments that suit each of us better. Find out how to choose the best project for you!

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15 Gift Ideas for Travelling Vets and Vet Nurses

Finding a gift for travelling vets and nurses can be difficult- they’re eco-conscious, have strong morals, and they don’t have a lot of spare suitcase space! Here’s some ideas to get you thinking out of the box.

A woman paddles in the deep crystal blue water between two tall cliffs in puerto ayora, galapagos

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Top Things to Do, See & Eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands

Want to kayak with sea turtles, explore lava tunnels and eat empanadas like a local? Discover the best things to do, see and eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos.

A red and white swedish boat shed stands on the side of a frozen lake under a blue sky

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?

Sweden has a reputation for social care and innovation- but how do these ideals hold out in the veterinary clinic? Here’s the 10 ideas I would like to take home from my time as a locum vet in a Swedish Veterinary Practice.

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Top Things to Do, See & Eat while Volunteering in Midigama, Sri Lanka

Volunteering at Animal SOS Sri Lanka was rewarding work, but there were plenty of other great things about living in Midigama too! Here are some of my favourites!

A woman in flannellete stands in the centre of a dry red dirt riverbed overhung by gumtrees

Guide to Overseas Vet Work

10 Things I Learned as an Outback Vet

From how to speak like a local to what to do with frogs in your toilet, read about my crazy experience as a vet in the outback of Australia

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Guide to Volunteering with Animals

The Volunteer’s Ultimate Preparation Checklist

Planning a trip to volunteer with animals can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I use this simple Preparation Checklist to plan without the stress!