1 August 2025

Manali Strays

554H+46G, Mansari, Manali, Haripur, Soil, Himachal Pradesh 175136, India

15 Batches Completed

90 Students Trained

10 Days

Training Duration

1000 +

Animals Treated

300 +

Surgeries Assisted

Project Overview

The Manali Strays Internship is a practical veterinary and animal welfare training initiative that provides students with field exposure in stray animal rescue, rehabilitation, clinical care, vaccination, sterilisation, and shelter management. The program enables aspiring vet students to gain hands-on experience in community animal health and animal care.

Building compassionate One Health professionals today

Practical rescue, care and shelter management skills

Hands-on veterinary training with stray animals care

The Problem

Need for skilled veterinarians in remote locations and hilly regions

Growing stray animal health challenges affecting communities

Increased animal suffering due to limited prompt rescue resources

Limited field exposure for veterinary students in academics

Our Solution

Field-based learning

Welfare education

Hands-on training

Rescue skills

Clinical exposure

Our Approach

Selection and Preparation

Students selected from across India and oriented before the Internship

Clinical Training

Training during surgeries, OPD, IPD, diagnostics and laboratory procedures

Shelter Operations

Feeding, Medication, wound care and daily management

Community Exposure

Understanding field challenges, local interaction & welfare practices

Learning and Impact

Skill development, compassion building & contribution to animal welfare

Glimpse of Manali Strays X IVSA INDIA

Vioces from of Manali

average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Ratings

This internship was much more than just work experience. I learned how rescue organizations operate, met amazing people, and gained confidence through hands-on involvement. I’m grateful to Manali Strays for such a fulfilling and memorable journey that strengthened my passion for animal welfare.

Dr. Rushikesh Nakod

Batch 09

| IVSA

Nagpur

Key KPI's

Batches Completed

Our Partner

MANALI
STRAYS

Our sincere gratitude to Manali Strays for providing invaluable hands-on learning, mentorship, and a compassionate environment dedicated to animal welfare.

SDG Alignment

3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

4 QUALITY EDUCATION

17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Media and Resources

IVSA INDIA

"From classrooms and clinics to communities and conservation, IVSA India empowers veterinary students to learn, lead, collaborate, and create lasting impact for animals, people, and the environment."