A Veterinary Internship with Avella Sights gives you the skills and clinical experience you need to turn your passion for animals into a career. We offer safe, hassle-free programs for every level, including students looking for pre-vet volunteer opportunities and large animal pre-vet internships. 

This is what you can expect from our veterinary internships in Uganda: 

  • Learn directly from qualified vets with a diverse range of experience
  • Work with a variety of animals, including domestic, farm, and wild animals
  • Experience what day-to-day life is like at a veterinary clinic, shelter, or rehabilitation center
  • Get a deeper insight into the challenges animals face around the world

Our programs are ideal for anyone asking themselves “How do I get veterinary experience?” If you’re interested in pre-veterinary internships for undergraduates, you’ll get an idea of what it’s like to work as a vet. This can help you decide if a career in veterinary medicine is really for you.

We also go a step further at our animal volunteer programs. Around the world, animals can find themselves in distress or pain, without people to care for them. With us, you’ll be able to raise awareness on the need for ethical treatment of animals. You’ll do things like educate pet owners or farmers on how to better care for their animals.

Is a veterinary internship in Uganda right for me?

If you want to gain experience in the field, especially pre-vet experience, our programs are for you! They perfectly answer the question “how do you get pre-vet experience?”  

We don’t require you to have previous experience to do a veterinary internship in Uganda. You can join from the age of 16. You’ll work under supervision alongside professionals, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know.   

In every placement we work with, our interns take on an important role for caring for animals in need. You’ll find yourself working with domestic pets, farm animals, and wildlife; some of which you may never encounter in your home country! This kind of diverse experience is invaluable, and helps build a strong foundation for a career in veterinary medicine. You can talk about your project in university applications, admissions essays, and during interviews.  

Interested in going beyond traditional veterinary medicine? You may be interested in these options: 

  • Combine volunteering with animals and working with special needs children on our Therapy Projects (chat to us directly if you want to organize veterinary internships for undergraduates)
  • Volunteer as a pre-vet student at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Uganda, and work with animals like the colobus monkeys
  • Protect endangered species in incredible ecosystems like Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through our Wildlife Conservation Projects

What are the benefits of a veterinary internship in Uganda?

A veterinary internship in Uganda gives you skills that prepare you for your next stage of education and career. This is especially important for pre-vet students looking for internships to support their post-graduate applications. 

Here are just some of the benefits that our previous interns talk about: 

  • Global competencies like teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, organizing, planning, and time management
  • Clinical experience in veterinary medicine and animal care
  • The chance to work with different animals and challenges you wouldn’t encounter in your home country
  • The ability to work and empathize with people of different cultures and backgrounds, helping to develop a ‘global mindset’
  • Confidence from pushing past your comfort zone

 All of the above enhances your your personal development and resume.

How are our veterinary internships different?

At Avella Sights, our first aim is to benefit the animals we work with. You can be assured that our vet internships for undergraduates are ethical and well supported. Here are some factors that set us apart:

Dedicated staff support

Throughout your internship, you’ll work with professionals. You’ll observe them in their everyday work, ask questions, and hear more about their experiences. The tasks you take might stretch and challenge you, but that will only strengthen you.

You’ll have our staff support at all times. Take this opportunity to learn through doing under the guidance of qualified experts!

Projects that make a difference

All our programs are well researched, targeted, and sustainable. We aim to make a difference to the local community for the long term. You’ll be able to see the difference your time can have on individuals and a community.

How does Avella Sights help children and communities in need?

Our first aim is to benefit the communities we work in. Your childcare volunteering project will be ethical, well supported and focused on the long-term. 

You’ll be fully supported by staff

  • We don’t expect our volunteers to be education or childcare experts.
  • You’ll work alongside members of the local community and full-time staff of Avella Sights. They’ll help you plan your work and will be available to advise you.
  • You’ll also be part of a wider network of volunteers.
  • This is a great way in general to gain work experience with children. 

Our Animal Protection Policy

We take protecting the animals and wildlife we work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive Animal Protection Policy.