EcoLife Expeditions, Pretoria (South Africa)

Description of Elective Experience
  • Wildlife Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife Diseases and Medicine
  • Capture and Care of Wild Animals
  • Breeding of Rare Species
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Pathology and laboratory practice
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

EcoLife Expeditions employ a variety of professionals, within their resected fields, to educate and train students throughout the placement period. These professionals include veterinarians, veterinary technicians, pathologists, ecologists and wildlife capture, care, move and release specialists. The main focus of the placement is to give students a chance to work on their practical skills in the wildlife industry.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Students are required to learn from their peers and then apply their learned skills in practice. Skills are taught in classroom settings by means of lectures and demonstrations as well as in field and laboratory skills training. Students are required to be fully involved in all activities and discussion and training sessions held during daytime hours. Participation hours differ from day to day with activities and training offered on the majority of days.

Supervisor
Natasha Louw
Contact email
Address

457 Polaris Avenue
Pretoria
00181
South Africa

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
Between 10 to 15 hours per week on average
Global engagement opportunity
Yes
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