Work experience with animals

[cheeekyd26]

My 12 year old son loves animals and would like to spend some time with any animals to get some experience of being a vet. Does anyone know of any places that allow children to observe or help out with animals?

[beanebabe]

A dogs/cats home is the obvious choice or an animal sanctuary. It may be difficult because of his age though! Perhaps a neighbour might be glad of help during the holidays with dog walking or feeding a cat for a bit of pocket money. My 7 year old daughter wants to be a vet one day and have an ice-cream van the next!

[Eve]

Many zoos and animal parks have zookeeper for the day experiences for a donation.

Many places also have experiences with owls and birds of prey.

[Blakewkd]

Maybe he could write or you could call around a few loccal vets, city farms, zoo or cat/ dog home etc. I was a little older when I did work experience, but asked and they replied yes. At least that way he'd get something he actually wanted if the school agreed.

[abstract]

just be sure to blag about your holiday in a kenyan animal sanctuary and you live on a farm,you love animals and are a vegetarian!