WILDLIFE VET & CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP

Assist with wildlife care and conservation

Ready to gain invaluable hands-on experience in conservation and wildlife veterinary care? Join our team for a one-of-a-kind internship combining wildlife conservation and research with veterinary and rehabilitation work at the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Lawachara National Park, Bangladesh,

Working alongside our resident veterinarian and conservation team, you will contribute to wildlife monitoring, rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of gibbons, langurs, fishing cats, pangolins, tortoises, and other species. From radio telemetry and camera trapping to animal care, health assessments, and release preparation, you’ll gain practical experience across multiple aspects of wildlife conservation!

This internship offers an opportunity to develop field, veterinary, and conservation skills while working in one of Bangladesh’s most biodiverse landscapes. Alongside your practical training, we also organize excursions and cultural activities to help you experience the region beyond the centre.

Please note: Interns are required to have up-to-date vaccinations for Hepatitis, Tetanus, and Tuberculosis (or provide a negative TB screening test). Rabies vaccination is optional but recommended.

Your responsibilities & learning opportunities

Wildlife monitoring: Support field monitoring of pangolins, tortoises, and other focal species using VHF radio telemetry, conservation detection dog surveys, camera trapping, and field surveys.
Community engagement: Supporting outreach with local communities, including community livestock support
Veterinary Support: Work with the veterinarian and assist with veterinary procedures.
Animal Care & Welfare: Observe animal nutrition and behaviour, report any unusual changes in behaviour to managers or veterinarians, provide specialised care for sick or orphaned animals, and assist with safe animal handling.
Skill Development: Enhance your clinical proficiency in wildlife health, strengthen record and data management skills, and deepen your understanding of safety protocols.
Rehabilitation Focus: Assist with rehabilitation protocols for rescued animals.
Operational Support: Ensure strict hygiene and biosecurity measures and maintain meticulous veterinary records.
Work Schedule: Expect to work approximately 40 hours per week, with additional response to emergencies.
Academic Support: We support your academic assignments and can suggest relevant projects, with qualified on-site mentors guiding your learning.

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♥ FULL-TIME, VOLUNTEER BASIS
♥ DURATION: 4-12 WEEKS
♥ LOCATION: NORTHEAST BANGLADESH
♥ TRAINING PROVIDED
♥ PROFESSIONAL VET CLINIC
♥ US$ 750/ 4 weeks (ACCOMMODATION & FOOD)

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a really amazing experience for the young environmentalists”
T. Chowdhury (2025)

Explore Lawachara and Sreemangal: A naturalist's haven

Nestled in northeastern Bangladesh, Lawachara National Park and the surrounding Sreemangal area offer a fascinating natural classroom for young environmentalists. This region is a vital part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot, home to critically endangered species like the Western Hoolock Gibbon and Capped Langur, alongside pangolins, diverse birds, and reptiles. The park’s semi-evergreen and mixed deciduous forests provide essential habitats, which you can explore via well-maintained trails.

Beyond the forest, Sreemangal is famous for its rolling tea gardens, offering scenic beauty and the unique experience of a “seven-layer tea” at local cabins. You can also visit Madhabpur Lake, a beautiful spot often adorned with water lilies, and the tranquil Baikka Beel wetland sanctuary, a haven for migratory birds. Visiting offers a direct look at the challenges and triumphs of conservation efforts in a highly threatened yet incredibly rich natural landscape.

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WHAT YOU CAN OFFER:

A degree (or study for) veterinarian, vet nurse, or vet technician
Clinical experience desirable
Confidence and patience to handle animals
Good organisation and project management skills
Strong observational and record-keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good flexibility to adapt to working in a different culture
Manageable animal and dust allergies
Fluent in English; Bengali is useful but not essential

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN:

Clinical experience in tasks like nebulizing and bird examinations
Wildlife proficiency in animal handling, restraint, and sampling
Veterinary data skills in medical records and health monitoring
Advanced knowledge of rescue and complex rehabilitation protocols
Field training in health assessments and specialized safety rules
Field research and monitoring methods
Career development through a reference and a network
Professional CV skills that stand out to future veterinary employers
Cultural immersion and the chance to explore beautiful Bangladesh

YOUR ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION

You will stay in a spacious, dormitory-style facility near the rehabilitation center. Each room includes single bunk beds, storage cabinets, and an attached bathroom with a Western toilet and shower. Pillows and blankets are provided.

The dormitory also features a lounge with sofas and a TV where you can socialise with other residents, read, and spend your leisure time with free WiFi access. The team at the centre is friendly and close-knit, offering various opportunities beyond your core role.

In your leisure time, enjoy optional excursions and cultural activities, including tea plantations, conservation projects, local sightseeing, traditional meals, and visits to regional markets. You might even get to help care for Clive, our conservation dog, who is specially trained to detect pangolins and tortoises for data collection.

YOUR FOOD AND FACILITIES

Local Bangladeshi food will be cooked and served daily. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged upon prior notice to the team.

You will have full access to the kitchen facilities, including a cooking stove, refrigerator, toaster, and microwave oven, where you can prepare your own meals. Essential grocery supplies will be provided for your convenience. The team is happy to help you settle in and ensure you are comfortable with the local dining arrangements throughout your stay. Additionally, while there is no laundry service, detergents and soaps are available for self-washing.

Please be aware that, owing to the location of the dormitory and limited access to special items and commodities, an additional charge will be applicable to accommodate specific requirements or specialty items not covered by the standard grocery supply.

START DATES:

This project accepts interns throughout the year.

MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS PROJECT: 18 years

Includes:

Accommodation in the dormitory
Cooked Meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Basic grocery supplies and snacks
Basic kitchen facilities, e.g., fridge, toaster, cooking stove
Entrance fees to Lawachara National Park and the facility
24-hour in-country support
On-site mentoring for any academic credits or projects
Certificate of completion

Excludes:

Flights
Personal insurance
Transportation to/from the centre
Visa costs
Additional snacks or drinks

Wildlife volunteering and internships

Help us save wildlife and their habitats!

Malaysian Wildlife is a programme by Biodiversity Business, a non-profit organisation. We’re working to protect endangered animals in Asia. We do this by supporting local conservation projects through eco-tourism, volunteer opportunities, and education.