Frontline Wildlife Rescue & Veterinary Conservation

Join Laos’ premier wildlife rescue and conservation centre through this exclusive Wilde Tracks collaboration program, offering veterinary professionals and students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in wildlife medicine while contributing directly to the care and conservation of endangered native species.

Based within a brand-new wildlife hospital opened in December 2024, participants work alongside experienced veterinary teams in a dynamic clinical environment where no two days are the same.

Your Experience Includes:

• Assisting with wildlife health exams and medical treatments

• Supporting rescue intakes, rehabilitation, and patient care

• Observing and assisting with procedures and surgeries (where appropriate)

• Conducting welfare monitoring and behavioural observations

• Assisting with diagnostics, records, and hospital operations

• Learning husbandry practices that support long-term animal health

This immersive program combines wildlife medicine, conservation, and practical veterinary learning, while supporting the development of local veterinary expertise in Laos.

Whether completing placement requirements, building clinical experience, or exploring wildlife conservation, WildeLaos places you on the frontline of wildlife rescue and veterinary conservation.

🐾 Open To

• Anyone studying or qualified in the animal care and veterinary industries.

🔍 Available Trips

• Available as weekly stays, with a 1 week minimum

• Mission begins and ends Sundays

• Pricing for longer stays on application

📩 Booking Information

If “Book Now” is available:

• Click the Book Now button to secure your place on the mission

• A deposit is required to confirm your spot — spaces are limited and cannot be held without payment

• The remaining balance is split into three instalments, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure

• If booking within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking

• Once your deposit (or full payment) is received, you’ll be sent a detailed information pack covering everything you need to know — including program details, travel guidance, what to expect, and a packing list

If “Join Waitlist” is available:

• Click Join Waitlist to register your interest

• A Wilde Tracks team member will contact you via email

• If you don’t hear from us within 3 business days, please email info@wildetracks.com

• No payment is required to join the waitlist

• Being on the waitlist may mean the program is currently full, has specific requirements,

• offers multiple departure dates, or has alternative mission lengths available

• Our team will help guide you through the best options available for you

Some of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. In the unlikely event the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know no later than 60 days before departure. If you haven’t heard from us by then, your trip is good to go. To keep things flexible, we recommend booking your flight after this point or choosing a flexible ticket.

📧 Questions & Private Groups

• Email info@wildetracks.com with any questions

• Private group bookings available on request

We can’t wait for you to be part of this mission. If you have any questions at all, just reach out — we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Arrive in Laos and transfer to the wildlife rescue centre, where your conservation journey begins. Settle into accommodation and meet the veterinary, husbandry, and conservation teams. You’ll receive a full program briefing covering wildlife hospital protocols, safety procedures, and the mission behind Laos’ leading wildlife rescue efforts.

In the evening, enjoy your first introduction to life at the centre - hearing real rescue stories and getting a glimpse of the wildlife you may be working with over the coming days.

Step directly into the heart of a working wildlife hospital, where every day brings new challenges, urgent cases, and unforgettable learning experiences.

No two days are ever the same. You may begin with routine health checks on resident animals and end assisting in a critical rescue intake or emergency treatment.

Your experience may include:

• Assisting with wildlife health examinations and daily veterinary rounds

• Supporting medical treatments, wound care, and rehabilitation plans

• Observing and assisting with surgeries and clinical procedures (where appropriate)

• Responding to wildlife rescue intakes and emergency admissions

• Monitoring patient recovery and behavioural welfare assessments

• Assisting with diagnostic work, laboratory samples, and clinical testing

• Updating medical records and supporting hospital systems (including ZIMS)

• Working alongside the husbandry team to understand diet, enrichment, and species-specific care

You will work closely with both international and local veterinarians, gaining insight into real-world conservation medicine while supporting the growth of local veterinary expertise. Some days, local vets lead clinical care — offering a unique opportunity to learn adaptability, communication, and teamwork in a changing clinical environment.

This is immersive, hands-on wildlife medicine at its most authentic - fast-paced, unpredictable, and deeply rewarding.

As your unforgettable Lao adventure comes to an end, it’s time to say goodbye. After a final farewell with your team, you’ll transfer back to Wattay International Airport for your departure. Safe travels, and carry the memories of this incredible journey with you!