An opportunity for two volunteers (2 x vets or 1 vet + 1 vet nurse) to assist with veterinary service delivery in the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, WA. The volunteers would be assisting the Shire’s Environmental Health team and Dr Stephen Cutter to deliver a companion animal health program from Sunday 6th – Saturday 12th May 2018 (inclusive). It is planned that the team will service Fitzroy Crossing town and surrounding communities.
Travel details will be confirmed with selected applicants, however volunteers must arrange and pay for their own flights to the nearest regional centre; for this trip this is Broome, WA. Depending on flight arrival times, volunteers may additionally need to seek and pay for their own accommodation in Broome for one night before and/or after the program. Transport from Broome to the communities will be provided in a 4WD vehicle. Accommodation will be a mix of camping, dongas or hotel. Costs of accommodation and/or camping equipment will be provided by the Shire of Derby West Kimberley for the duration of the program. Please note that if you intend to arrive early or stay later than the program, you will need to seek your own accommodation.
Fitzroy crossing is approximately 2500km from Perth, and is surrounded by spectacular Kimberly landscapes. You can read more about the region here. The program involves considerable travel on dirt roads and working conditions may be hot, possibly dusty with flies.
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