Veterinary Tours
A 7-day immersive experience offering up to 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for veterinary professionals.
Overview
The International Veterinary CPD Programme in Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan National Park is a 7-day immersive experience offering up to 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Designed for veterinary professionals, zoologists and field biologists, the programme combines expert-led lectures, clinical observation and optional hands-on participation within hospital, farm and wildlife settings.
Open to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary academics, professional zoologists and field biologists seeking practical insight into animal health, disease management and conservation medicine in Nepal.
Programme Highlights
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Up to 40 hours of CPD delivered over 7 days
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Teaching by Nepal’s leading veterinary surgeons, academics and field scientists
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Combination of lectures, discussion groups, clinical observation and optional participation
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Exposure to small animal, farm animal and wildlife veterinary practice
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Learning within hospital, field and national park environments
Key Learning Areas
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Livestock health and disease management in tropical and sub-tropical systems
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Companion animal clinical practice and emergency care
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and disease surveillance
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Parasite diagnostics, treatment and control
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Zoonotic disease and public health considerations
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Poultry and ruminant health systems in Nepal
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Your Experiemce
This programme offers a diverse range of experiences across clinical, farm and wildlife settings, combining structured learning with real-world exposure. Participants will observe and engage with veterinary practice in hospitals, field environments and national parks, while also experiencing Nepal’s unique culture and biodiversity.
Clinical and Practical
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Observation and assessment of sick animals in veterinary hospitals and clinics
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Physical examinations and emergency and trauma management
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Reproductive health assessments and parasite control strategies
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Insight into wildlife veterinary care, including rhinoceros and elephant health
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Optional participation in surgical procedures, subject to local licensing requirements
Cultural and Wildlife
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Safari activities in Chitwan National Park
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Canoeing on the Rapti River
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation with expert researchers
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Time to experience Nepal’s culture, landscapes and biodiversity
