7 Days – Elephant vet frontlines: Emergency hospital care, diagnostics, and mobile field missions in action
A dedicated elephant hospital in Thailand offering hands-on exposure to world-class veterinary care through a fully equipped onsite clinic and a mobile veterinary unit serving elephants across southern provinces. Designed for both day visits and immersive longer stays, this is a unique opportunity to experience realtime elephant medicine.
Learn directly from two English-speaking veterinarians as you explore all aspects of elephant health, from colic cases and trauma wounds to advanced diagnostics and critical care. Observe clinical procedures (performed by licensed Thai veterinarians) and gain insight into each stage of treatment. Travel with the mobile clinic to support field visits, engaging with elephants in their working and community environments while learning about their cultural significance in Thailand. In the hospital laboratory, gain exposure to diagnostic work, including PCR testing used to help prevent EEHV-HD, one of the most serious diseases affecting elephants today. Daily rounds and case discussions bring each patient’s story to life, creating an immersive, fast-paced environment where every day delivers new cases, skills, and impact.
When: Available year round – 1 week minimum
Where: Thailand
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industries, including pre vet, vet assistant, nurse/vet, zoo keeper, conservationists, students and qualified professionals
