Worldwide Veterinary Services Spey Clinic

Under the supervision of Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) veterinary staff at their International Training Centres,  veterinary science students will work in the WVS animal shelter and clinics in either Chiang Mai (Thailand), Ooty (India) or Goa (India).

The program will include spey clinics (dogs and cats), population control and rabies vaccination programs. Students will be trained in safe, welcoming environments that allow them to learn and develop their core skills in veterinary procedures to the highest international standard.

Participants can enjoy the culture of India and Thailand, all whilst improving skills and helping animals in need.

You should ensure you discuss your interest in participating in this Program with either Sarah Robinson (5th year students) or Melissa Strong (4th year students).

The options available are as follows:

  • Ooty (India) 4th year students:
    • 8th December - 19th December 2025 (12 places available)
  • Goa (India 4th year students):
    • 8th December - 19th December 2025 (8 places available)
    • 5th January - 16th January 2026 (8 places available)
    • 19th January - 30th January 2026 (8 places available)
  • Chiang Mai (Thailand) 5th year students:
    • 12th January - 23rd  January 2026 (14 places available)
    • 16th February - 27th February 2026 (7 places available)

Program overview

Led by: School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Cost: Please see Financial Information tab

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 8 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026

Places: Limited places available

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Open: 5 Jun 2025

Close: 20 Jul 2025

Apply now!

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences.

You are required to discuss your interest in participating in this Program with either Sarah Robinson (5th year students) or Melissa Strong (4th year students).

All participants will be required to have had a full course pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and tetanus cover to attend the courses in India and Thailand.

Academic Recognition

Students are required to discuss academic recognition with their Course Director.

Financial Information

Program cost

Please see Financial Information tab

Additional details

The course fee for courses 2025 will be sterling pounds £1550.00

The course fee for courses 2026 will be sterling pounds £1600.00

Program payment will be made directly to Worldwide Veterinary Service.

Students may be eligible to apply for a  Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all pre-departure requirements (see pre-departure tab)  before payment can be made.

Program costs include

  • In-country program fee
  • In-country accommodation (shared basis)
  • airport transfers
  • Meals provided by Worldwide Veterinary Service at the Centre or hotel.
  • Beverages excluding alcohol
  • Local transfers from and to the local airport

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • Airfares
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Passports - you must have a current passport (with 6 months validity past the program conclusion date), or have applied for one at the time of submitting your application
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance – can be obtained through WVS
  • Local transport
  • Additional meals
  • Sightseeing activities
  • Incidentals
  • Gratuities and souvenirs

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to have had a full course pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and tetanus cover to attend the courses in India, Goa, and Thailand.

A pre-departure session will be mandatory for all students attending this program.  Pre-departure information will be made available to successful applicants approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.

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All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for Charles Sturt Global online pre-departure training
  • Register with World Travel Assist: The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Assist to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
  • Student Declaration form: This will be provided with your acceptance email.
  • Emergency contact form: This will be provided with your acceptance email

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Charles Sturt Global Program Participant 2017

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 638 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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