How Do You Become An African Safari Vet?
If your veterinary practice is limited to dogs, cats, ferrets and the occasional sick parrot, you may be harboring dreams of rehabilitating, caring for and helping propagate animals roaming the African savanna. Life’s short. Make your wish reality by exploring ways to realize your aspirations. Start out by making an exploratory trip to the continent in the company of guides hosting tours just for vets. Once you decide that this type of work is all you had hoped it would be, pursue relocation. Be forewarned: Once you’ve experienced being up close and personal with rhinos, giraffes, elephants and zebras, you might never be able to use the word magnificent when describing a cat or dog again. Step 1 Experience African veterinarian medicine in person under the supervision of a professional to see what the job entails. Brothers Safaris, owned and operated by veterinarian Peter Brothers, is a popular choice. Alternately, Vet Safari can escort you through game parks courtesy of wildlife veteri
