Turkey: ESC: ONE HEALTH IN ACTION: COMPANION ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, WELFARE AND HUMAN–ANIMAL RELATIONSHIPS

About the local hosting organization

On 13th of June in 1946, Ankara University was formally founded on the basis of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s doctrine and revolutions in order to strengthen and spread these principles to a wide area with the modern society, science and enlightenment. Ankara University was not only the first higher education institution founded in the Turkish Republic and the capital city of Ankara, it is also the oldest, and the largest university in Ankara and one of the best-established university in Turkiye, as well. The university has the prospect to be one of the leading universities in the world. The university is diversified and versatile with its well-developed 19 faculties, 14 Graduate schools, 11 Vocational Schools, 1 State Conservatory, 43 Research and Application Centers, 1 College of Foreign Languages with about 4.000 teaching staff and 70.000 students. It continues to provide education in 15 large campuses located in Ankara Vocational schools are mainly located in the surrounding 7 districts: Ayaş, Beypazarı, Elmadağ, Haymana, Kalecik, Kızılcahamam, Nallıhan, Districts. Ankara University has 36 campuses in total. The most important academic activities of Ankara University besides education and training are scientific research studies. Ankara University was selected as a Research University by Higher Education Council of Turkiye.

Presentation of the programme

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.

About the accomodation

Accommodation: You will stay in shared student accommodation facilities

About the leisure activities

Food: Food allowance will be provided in cash.  

Requirements

The Participant profile: Pocket money will be given to the volunteers in accordance with official ESC rules.Deadline: 20/08/2026 12:00