INTENSIVE COURSE ON WILDLIFE MEDICINE

Quick Facts

Duration: 2 weeks
Location: Portugal. Aimed at: 1- Vet students 2 – Qualified Veterinarians Contents: Theory lectures/open discussions about wildlife medicine and anesthesia with our team; Transport of different animals, clinical research, animal husbandry, orphan care, practical experience with dart gun and other relevant devices; Hands-on veterinarian assistance in wildlife chemical and/or physical immobilization, administration of the appropriate treatment and/or sanitary tests procedures; Participation in a social media wildlife vets group to continue exchanging experiences. Dates: 14th of October to the 1st November.

Price: 1,500euros

Includes:

 Accommodation
 Transfers to and from the airport and all work-related transport
 One (1) meal a day
 Wifi
 Health insurance
 Welcome Pack
 Some other extra activities organized by EWS (exp Horse Riding on the Beach)

Does Not Include:

 Flights
 Vaccinations, travel insurance
 Visa
 Meals

Program:

Will vary according to the work and weather conditions. The practical contents of each course will be announced 4 weeks in advanced. Please contact us for more details. Lectures on: Wildlife vs Zoo veterinary Medicine Principles of capture and transport of wild animals Anesthesia concepts and pharmacology Safety of the operator and of animals involved Different protocols for different occasions and animals Conservation, what is the future? Practical Side Planning and preparation of each procedure Darting of several animals Clinical exam, differential diagnosis and treatment of different species Possibly transport from A to B.

Location

Work at the local Safari Park
Visit different farms with wild animals from the North to the South of Portugal.
Work at the local conservation centre with a variety of birds (Seagulls, Storks, Howls,..) If you are interested or have any question don´t hesitate to email Kathryn@fortis-vets.com

TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE PLEASE CALL 07450 920688