This video interests me because it shows the opinion of someone who is actually on the trip and shows unprofessional taken pictures of her. I learned that as a wildlife veterinarian, first you see a hurt animal and then, because after all the animal is wild, you use darts which make the animal unconscious so vets can help them. From this video and website I see the precautions wildlife veterinarians take because not all animals are willing to be as friendly as some organizations would like people to believe. However, I one day would like to work for an organization that helps animals, and not volunteer or pay to go on trips like these.
Ainslie Campbell, a wildlife veterinarian, promotes an organization called "Wildlife Vet Adventures." This organization gives vet students and recent graduates an opportunity to experience first hand what a wildlife veterinarian does. They treat animals that look hurt, injured or sick, and help them to recover. This program not only is a great learning opportunity but also gives veterinarians experience. People like Ainslie Campbell who are on this expedition post videos on YouTube to get the word out to other students and recent graduates about their own time and the experience they could have. This program also has its own website. The website gives dates and photos and program information for anyone that is interested in joining.
References
Wildlife Vet Adventures. Prod. S. Botha. Perf. Ainslie Campbell. Wildlife Vet Adventures, 2013. YouTube.
That seems like a good opportunity for students who want to go into that field of work. And to work for a program like that seems like it would be really interesting. But why wouldn't you want to pay to go a trip like that?
ReplyDeleteI was actually thinking the same thing. This trip is very expensive and I guess I understand why, but I don't know many vet students who can afford a trip like that, but it would be an unbelievable experience!
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