ONE HEALTH IN ACTION: COMPANION ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, WELFARE AND HUMAN–ANIMAL RELATIONSHIPS
ANKARA UNIVERSITESI
TANDOGAN ANKARA, Türkiye
Description
The Animal Behaviour Clinic of Ankara University Veterinary Hospital provides specialized behavioral assessment and therapy for cats and dogs. This ESC project offers volunteers practical experience in veterinary behavioral medicine under the One Health approach. Volunteers will learn how human communication and unmet needs cause behavior problems. The clinic features a dedicated therapy room and a separate observation room with a one-way mirror and audio system for aggression cases. Volunteers will support sessions by maintaining a clean, scent-free, and neutral environment, ventilating the clinic, and organizing materials. Interacting with faculty members, research assistants, and PhD veterinarians, participants will gain insight into evidence-based medicine, improve intercultural skills, and boost community awareness.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: You will stay in shared student accommodation facilities
Food: Food allowance will be provided in cash.
Pocket money will be given to the volunteers in accordance with official ESC rules.
Transport: Local transit support for official activities will be managed by the hosts.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive an introduction to the One Health concept, animal welfare, veterinary behavioural medicine, clinic safety, and ethical principles. They will be trained in preparing therapy environments, odor removal, infection prevention, animal handling awareness, behavioural observation, and using the one-way mirror observation room. Ongoing mentoring will be provided by the clinical team.
Participant profile
We welcome motivated, open-minded, and responsible volunteers or students who are interested in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, behavioural sciences, psychology, biology, or One Health. No previous clinical experience is required, but empathy, respect for animals, teamwork, and willingness to learn are essential. Participants should be comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment and interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds. Good English communication skills are recommended.
Activity dates
A total of 4 week(s) during the period 28/09/2026 to 01/11/2026
Activity location
DOGOL CADDESI , TANDOGAN ANKARA, Türkiye
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/08/2026 12:00
Project code
2024-2-TR01-ESC51-VTJ-000277362