Welcome To Vet Training with VetProjects International

VetProjects International (VPI) has been proudly working alongside and up-skilling newly graduated and undergraduate veterinary students since 2015. We run our Training Projects in small groups of 4 trainees at a time so that we can provide individualised instruction and support. Our onus is on quality technique with a focus on surgical and anaesthetic training. We teach through practical, hands-on, positive-feedback based training.

Our teaching vets are experienced, highly skilled, patient and supportive. We aim for all trainees to come away from the Project feeling confident and with the skills necessary to go into their respective clinics and put their newly gained spey/neuter, anaesthetic and general practical skills into practice.

The Projects are based in Nadi, Fiji and and run alongside an existing spey/neuter program for both shelter animals and privately owned pets. As a trainees with us, you’ll thrive in the collective enthusiasm of the team environment. You’ll be inspired by how quickly you develop your skills and see first hand the positive difference you are making to the local Fijian animal population.

Designed for Veterinary Students & New Grad Vets

  • Upcoming Project Dates

    Feb 2-22 2025 – Project with Sydney University Students
    March 2-22 2025 – Project with Sydney University Students
    March 31-April 2025 – Project with Murdoch University Students
    April 27 to May 10 2025 – Project with James Cook Uni Students
    July 20 to Aug 9 2025 – Project with Sydney University Students
    October 19 to November 1 2025 – Project with Murdoch University Students
    December 2025 – Project with Murdoch University Students

    We are flexible with our training dates and can work with you to organise a chartered trip for your own group of veterinary students or new grads. Simply call 0408 541 756 or email team@vetprojects.com

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Our VetSkills Training Projects are aimed at final year veterinary students or recently graduated veterinarians. The Projects are taught over 1, 2 or 3 weeks of hands-on, practical training that is focused towards surgery, anaesthesia and general practical skills under direct guidance and supervision of experienced veterinarians.
Benefits of the Training Projects include:
  • Upskill your team with 1, 2 or 3 weeks of dedicated, small group practical skills training. We start with a lecture on spay/neuter techniques, then progress through group training and individual feedback and guidance
  • Empower Your New Grad Vets! There is no greater feeling for a new grad vet than to feel like a contributing member of the clinic and having well developed spey/neuter skills goes a long way to achieving just that.
  • Trainees thrive in our supportive environment where we teach and progress each individual at their own pace and with help always on hand.
We offer 7 day Training Projects that involve 5 days of practical surgical and anaesthetic training. You can choose to join us for as many weeks as you need.* The typical week involves:
  • Arrival – we pick all trainees up from the airport and bring them to meet the team and settle in to our group accommodation
  • Clinic Day 1 – Includes initial lectures and direct observation of surgical techniques. Trainees scrub in to assist with surgery initially.
  • Clinic Day 2 – Trainees continue to scrub in and learn the technique side-by-side with our vets and begin to perform the surgery themselves under close supervision. We begin to work in pairs so that the non surgery team member is then guided through and responsible for monitoring the anaesthetic. Team members rotate roles throughout the day.
  • Clinic Days 3-5+ – Trainees progress on an individual basis as they feel comfortable and as we assess they are ready to learn minor variations in technique and use of different suture patterns.
  • Departure – We help organise airport transfers and arrange departure for trainees back to Australia.
**For undergraduate veterinarians we require you to join us for a minimum of 2 weeks of training as we have found that you need this time to hone your skills. For graduates vets, the minimum training length is one week.
**It is important to note that actual numbers of spey/neuter cases seen during the Project can vary due to some factors out of our control (e.g. number of animals in the shelter, visits from local clients. However, we always do our best to ensure the most amount of experience can be gained as possible.
**All surgery days start at 8am and will continue through to 5pm. This is designed to maximise the learning opportunity!
The price for attending the 7 day surgical course is $1500AUD per trainee per week and includes the following:

  • Airport transfer on arrival to help ease the arrival process

  • Accommodation in twin-share facilities
  • Food! This includes breakfast and lunch on all surgery days.
  • All lectures, group and individual training sessions
  • All necessary surgical and anaesthetic equipment
  • An uplifting, challenging and rewarding experience for all involved!
Please note that prices do not include flights to and from Fiji, travel insurance, or any additional activities trainees may choose to undertake in their free time.
**For undergraduate veterinarians we require you to join us for a minimum of 2 weeks of training as we have found that you need this time to hone your skills. For graduates vets, the minimum training length is one week.

Choose the length of time you spend with us!

For our open Projects you can choose the dates and length of time you want to train with us! Brush up your skills with one week of training or maximise the opportunity and join us for 2 or 3 weeks to consolidate your skills!

Learn Surgery

We take a practical approach to surgery so you can improve your skills with full guidance and support from our teachers.

Practical Hands-On Training

We teach through a combination of lectures, demonstration and then you perform the surgery. You will also get the chance to gain important anaesthetic monitoring skills.

Become Part of the Community

You will gain a great insight into the local culture and animals and work alongside local thai vets and nurses!

Make a Rewarding Difference

This is our facourite part of the program because we feel you really get a great sense of the great work you are performing and how much of a difference you are making.

Awesome Activities!

There'll be plenty of time after hours or on the weekend to do some great exploring & acitivities like diving, trekking, relaxing or shopping.

Enjoy a Holiday Too!

We want you to be able to relax and enjoy the trip too! Once surgery is done for the day you’ll be free to do as you please, from lazing around and reading a book to going for a much needed massage.

We Are University Approved for Student Placements

Our Projects are recognised by various Universities to form part of their student placement program counting towards their Veterinary degree.

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