Sterilization Program for Dogs and Cats in South India

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: We run a small veterinary dispensary in Mamallapuram / South India and we have started a ABC (Animal Birth Control) project for stray dogs and cats.

At the moment "we" means a veterinary nurse from the UK and myself, an animal lover from Switzerland who has sponsored the dispensary with the help of some donations from friends.

Several vets from nearby Chennai/Madras came for one day to operate on several dogs, but the result has been a disaster each time!

Now we are looking for volunteers as follows:

Veterinary doctors with experience for 2-4 weeks periodically, any time in the year.
This would be for the neutering program. We can pay for simple board and lodging.

Highlights: Mamallapuram is a small town 60 km south of Chennai on the Koromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu. Due to its archaeological importance the temple district of Mamallapuram was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

This makes Mamallapuram one of the most famous tourist attractions of South India.

There are many interesting sites in the village itself and its surroundings. Day trips to places like Kanchipuram (centre of silk making), Auroville, Pondicherry, and many more are most common among tourists.

A huge and wild beach makes the place even more attractive for good swimmers and sun lovers.

Salary / Pay: We provide free board and lodging.

Experience Required: yes

Experience in neutering/spaying street dogs and cats is a must! The females have to be operated lateral. All animals have to be released soon after surgery.

Age Range: over 25

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Resume

Sharana Dispensary's Mission Statement: We are a small private veterinary dispensary in Mamallapuram/South India. Our main aim is an extended ABC (Animal Birth Control) program for street dogs and cats in Mamallapuram and surroundings. We are supported only by a small swiss association with no more than 30 members at present. This allows us to run the dispensary, but not to pay for a full time veterinary doctor.

Year Founded: 2007