4 interns
18 years old
Shared European-style bungalows
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Three meals per day included
Taxi pickups from Bangkok, Hua Hin, or Cha-am available for a fee
On the coast of Thailand, thousands of wild and domestic animals pass through the doors of one of Southeast Asia’s most important rescue centres each year.
Our partner centre provides emergency and long-term care for over 60 species, from sugar gliders and primates to big cats, bears, and elephants. As an intern, you’ll be working alongside experienced veterinarians in a state-of-the-art hospital environment, gaining clinical insight in a unique and colourful environment.

The centre operates as a fully functioning wildlife hospital, meaning the caseload is as varied as it is challenging. One day you might be assisting with triage for a newly rescued animal, the next observing a vasectomy procedure on a primate or cataract surgery on a bear.
Your responsibilities will include:
This internship runs year-round with a minimum stay of 2 weeks, though longer placements are strongly encouraged to make the most of the clinical experience on offer.
Not included:
This internship offers clinical exposure that is genuinely hard to find. A high-volume hospital environment treating some of the world’s most rarely seen species, combined with direct surgical experience through the PAT Clinic rotation.
By the end of your placement you’ll have gained experience in:
On successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate of completion alongside on-site mentoring support for any academic projects or credit requirements.
Please note: direct invasive duties within the wildlife hospital – such as medication administration or sample collection – may be observational in nature, though direct clinical roles are actively encouraged at the PAT Clinic.
This internship is open to qualified veterinarians, vet nurses, and vet technicians, as well as students currently in at least their third year of veterinary studies. Proof of experience, graduation, or a university letter of support is required on application.
You’ll need:
The centre is based in Petchaburi, a historic city on Thailand’s western Gulf coast, roughly two to three hours south of Bangkok. The surrounding landscape is full of limestone hills, forested terrain, and coastal wetlands, rich in biodiversity and steeped in Thai culture.
The nearby beach towns of Cha-Am and Hua Hin are close by for days off, offering long stretches of coastline, night markets, and oceanfront restaurants. Historic temples and traditional architecture make Petchaburi itself well worth exploring, and Bangkok is close enough for a weekend trip. Taxi pickups from Bangkok, Hua Hin, or Cha-Am can be arranged for a fee.
Accommodation is in shared European-style bungalows, housing two to three interns of the same sex. Rooms come with en-suite or shared bathroom facilities, Western-style toilets, cold showers, and access to a communal hot-shower area. Bedding, fresh linen weekly, 220V power outlets, and free Wi-Fi are all provided.Â
A communal bar is open daily from 5pm to 7pm, and a souvenir shop is also on site.
All daily meals are provided in the on-site canteen. Breakfast is varied, with lunch and dinner centred on Thai cuisine and Western dishes served twice weekly. Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options are clearly labelled at every meal.
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