Nettie Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Does anyone have any idea how to go about finding one of these? A friend's son is studying to become a vet in Toulouse although he is English so obviously bi-lingual and is having trouble finding work with animals during the summer of 2010 so if anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful - he doesn't have the funds for a voluntary programme such as Dogstar although it was a suggestion I made. He will be qualified in June 2011. Any advice/ideas would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Does anyone have any idea how to go about finding one of these? A friend's son is studying to become a vet in Toulouse although he is English so obviously bi-lingual and is having trouble finding work with animals during the summer of 2010 so if anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful - he doesn't have the funds for a voluntary programme such as Dogstar although it was a suggestion I made. He will be qualified in June 2011. Any advice/ideas would be much appreciated. What sort of thing is he looking for, a charity, here or abroad ?....I'd imagine there would be loads of British charities that would be delighted to have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 What sort of thing is he looking for, a charity, here or abroad ?....I'd imagine there would be loads of British charities that would be delighted to have him. Tbh he's looking for anything that is working with animals - he hasn't had much success in finding anywhere in France where he is studying so is happy to come back to the UK for the summer - he's very broke so ideally any job would include board and lodgings if he was to do voluntary work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Whether they have sufficient accomodation to be able to take in an extra person in the summer or not I've no idea but there's currently an animal care job advertised with accomodation in Kent if you / he wants to look into it - doesn't say who with & I haven't looked at Google myself but I'm told it appears to be with the RSPCA animal centre. http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/ ref=MAQ/23819 ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT Location: Woodchurch, Birchington, Kent Hours37.5 per week, 5 days over 7, days, evenings and nights Wage £14000 per annum Work PatternDays , Evenings , Nights , Weekends PensionNo details held DurationPERMANENT ONLY Description Must have extensive previous experience in a similar role. This is a live-in position so applicant must be able to live on site where a rent free accommodation will be provided. A full driving licence is essential. Duties will include caring for animals in the centre, dealing with customers and other related tasks as may be required. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks Ian, this job is obviously permanent but it would be worth him contacting them in case they can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Nettie 2 places I would suggest he looks are http://www.wvs.org.uk/ and http://www.bva.co.uk/overseas/BVA_overseas.aspx both have advice and links to various placements worldwide. WVS run placements all year many of which are suitable for interns Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Has Lesley still got the caravan on site at the farm? there he would get all sorts of animal experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Try the vet hospital thats treating Nog they have loads of interns from the EU and are a recognised teaching hospital their websites being updated at the moment but the contact info is still there: http://gwr.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/en/pages/default.aspx GWR is a leading cat and dog hospital with a highly qualified team of European and American Specialists providing our patients with a state-of-the-art clinical care. GWR is a Tier 3 recognized RCVS Centre Hospital and is accepted by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Standard Program Teaching Hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Has Lesley still got the caravan on site at the farm? there he would get all sorts of animal experience! I have contacted Lesley to see if she would be interested - yes, definitely all kinds of animal experience. Thanks for the suggestion. Try the vet hospital thats treating Nog they have loads of interns from the EU and are a recognised teaching hospital their websites being updated at the moment but the contact info is still there: http://gwr.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/en/pages/default.aspx GWR is a leading cat and dog hospital with a highly qualified team of European and American Specialists providing our patients with a state-of-the-art clinical care. GWR is a Tier 3 recognized RCVS Centre Hospital and is accepted by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons as a Standard Program Teaching Hospital. Hi Snow, Will pass this on, thank you. Have also told him to contact the RSPCA and the PDSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just seen this on DP if it's any help http://www.paws-patas.org/volunteer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Just seen this on DP if it's any help http://www.paws-patas.org/volunteer.html Thanks Ian, will pass the info on, I've also suggested he contact Scooby in Spain, which could be something that works out, they want him to time his visit when they have a qualified vet volunteering which would be really interesting for him I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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