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7 unforgettable life changing days in Cuba
Acquiring knowledge & unique skills
all while helping animals in need
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The Vet, RVT, student, adventurer experience that will change your life: introducing the cuban experience workshop.
This is a concentrated one week program, designed to fit into your school schedule. You will learn in Cuba with a Vet or RVT, who will teach you diagnostic, animal handling, behaviour, nutrition and career skills. You will be making a direct impact to the dogs and cats you work with.
You will learn or assist in cytology, urinalysis, blood draws, pharmacy, and assist in spay, neuter or injury procedures. You will stay at an amazing all-inclusive resort, and will be immersed in real Cuban life and culture.
You will also have the opportunity to go on fun excursions (e.g. trip to Havana, snorkelling and photography opportunities).
Training
Diagnose and treat animals with a patient and understanding Vet and RVT who understands where you are at in your vet, RVT or VA journey.
We will help guide the development of your technical and medical skills.
Participate in Clinics
Treat cuban dogs and cats with the skills you learned, together with a Vet and RVT.
Make a difference to these animals lives!
Spay/Neuter Campaigns
Experience how Cuban vets do surgery - their efficiency and ability to do great work with less will surprise you.
Work in a small group with an experienced Vet and RVT, assisting with the surgeries.
Monitor recovery and give SQ fluids.
Visit street sanctuaries
Meet the wonderful people who take in and care for many street dogs and cats in need. Provide medical care for these animals with a vet and RVT. Learn about the history of Cuba and be immersed in the culture.
Culture, food, & excursions
You will experience real Cuban life - the streets, cafe’s and people.
You will also experience the resort life, with beautiful beaches, ocean and pools.
Activities are coordinated with our English speaking interpreter, who will guide your experience within real Cuban life, and provide you with cultural competency.
Cuba is a very safe place, with thousands of North Americans visiting there annually. People are warm and friendly, and will love you for helping the animals.
Doing all of this
while enjoying an ocean front
all-inclusive experience!
Any Vet, RVT, student or adventurer can apply
Recent Vet, RVT or assistant graduates that want a completely different experience before starting in a clinic setting.
Workshop attendees should be open to new experiences, comfortable working with animals, and should be ready to get their hands dirty.
Your Adventure Begins!
Tuition for the Cuban workshop is $750 CAD which covers:
- All workshop fees.
- Transportation to and from campaigns, street sanctuaries and clinics.
- Donation to the KC Project to help local animals in need.
Tuition Does Not Include:
- To get you to the workshop, your airline ticket, which includes your hotel and meals at the all-inclusive resort (a pre-packaged vacation) is not included with the tuition and will cost between $850-1200 CND.
- Food and beverages off resort.
- There are opportunities in your free time to go on excursions (ex. Havana, catamaran).
NEXT WORKSHOP
Due to COVID19, our workshops have been postponed until the pandemic is over.
Want to get on a waiting list for the next workshop?
Email us at:
info@iwillhelpyourcatcourses.com
Karen
RN, BScN
Booked for the best experience of my life!
Initially I was overcome with a multitude of excuses as to why I would never be able to be a part of the Cuban Experience Workshop, although I was very happy to gather supplies to donate to the cause.
I had previously gone to Cuba and was heart broken to see the reality of the number of animals wandering the street. Deciding then and there that the next time I was going to Cuba, it was to be making a difference for the animal population.
One evening, when I was frustrated with my work and trying to keep up with life, I decided that I needed a change of focus and contacted Dr. Kris & Tarra. After a brief conversation my concerns were eased and the next thing I knew, I was booked for what I would consider to be the best experience of my life.
I was skeptical as to how I would be able to make a difference in one week.
Dr. Kris & Tarra brought down a centrifuge and microscope to help the vets in Cuba be able to diagnose diseases that they would otherwise be guessing. A simple set of tests that we take for granted here in Canada was now made possible thanks to this very trip.
It was absolutely amazing to witness the look of gratitude and joy on the pet owners face when an answer to what was causing his dogs symptoms was revealed. Tears formed in the eyes of this dedicated pet owner from gratitude, knowing that his precious pet would soon have relief from the skin ailments. As a bystander it acted as a reminder as to how lucky we truly are.
Over all its very apparent that every little bit does make a difference. One cat sterilized, one skin condition resolved, one cat given preventative medication for flea/ticks/worms all counts towards helping save lives.
A perfect mix between the Cuban experience and vacation.
Although supplies that we brought to donate made a big impact, I personally feel that we also most importantly demonstrating that someone cares and acknowledging these individuals efforts. You don’t need a translator to understand the look of gratitude!
It is hard to believe that I was able to have this amazing experience, while also staying at an all inclusive resort. It was a perfect mix between this amazing Cuban Experience Workshop and an all-inclusive vacation.
Mel
Vet Assistant
Nothing could replace the feeling from this trip!
I've been on countless vacations, but I can 100% say that this one topped them all. We not only got to relax on the beach, but we also got to go out in the real streets of Cuba to explore, learn and help the vets with animals that needed treatment.
My favourite part was befriending the resort cats and eventually capturing them to get them neutered/spayed. When we released them back on the resort, we all just sat there amazed and immobilized with the behaviours we were witnessing. Nothing could replace that feeling, other than going back and doing it all over again!
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