ABSTRACT: Travelling – something some people only dream of one day doing. Work commitments being one of the major hold backs for most, it is easy to forget that this industry we work in has a worldwide need and our skills are completely transferable in almost every country.This short article aims to inspire and advise other veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses on the options available to work, or volunteer abroad and how and where to do it.

Author

Daina Rawlings BSC ihonsi RVC CertVNECC

Daina graduated RVC 2013 and became an emergency and critical care nurse at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.

While studying, I worked with a wildlife vet in South Africa, enjoying the thrill of the fast pace environment of the African bush.

After a year working in Australia, in referral hospitals, I am now heading to Sri Lanka to aid in the training of veterinary technicians in first opinion practice. Email: theglobalvetnurse@gmail.com

Keywords: Travel; volunteer; veterinary nursing abroad

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 33 (07) • July 2018 pp213-215

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