If you're going to
volunteer, make it paradise
PACS is a small, dedicated team running the only stray animal hospital on Koh Phangan. We welcome volunteers who want to get stuck in — whether you're a qualified vet nurse or an animal-lover with time to give.
We're always looking for the right people
The clinic runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, with morning and evening animal checks at weekends. Volunteers become an essential part of the day quickly.
We don't always have formal vacancies listed. If you have something to offer, get in touch and we'll work out whether there's a good fit.
Send an enquiry
21+
Minimum age for all roles
Mon–Fri
08:30–16:30, plus weekend animal checks
Koh Phangan
On-island only
A day in the life at PACS
Roles we regularly look for
Come and walk the dogs
Open to all visitors · no commitment needed · two slots daily
Come and walk the dogs
Open to all visitors · no commitment needed · two slots daily
You don't need to sign up as a volunteer to walk the dogs. Any visitor to the island is welcome to join the daily walks — just turn up to the clinic at either time and the team will introduce you to the dogs who are ready.
09:30
After morning feeding
15:30
Before afternoon feeding
Please do not bring your own dogs — there is a disease risk to our recovering patients.
General Volunteer
Min. 1 month stay · flexible · no clinical experience needed
General Volunteer
Min. 1 month stay · flexible · no clinical experience needed
Dog walking, feeding, cleaning, maintenance — the everyday work that keeps the clinic running. If you love animals and want to help in a practical, hands-on way, this is the role for you.
Minimum stay: 1 month · Full-time: 24–32 hrs/week · Part-time: min. 4 hrs/week
Vet / Vet Nurse
Experienced nurses and registered vets · full-time or part-time
Vet / Vet Nurse
Experienced nurses and registered vets · full-time or part-time
Vet Nurses: full-time (min. 1 month) or part-time (min. 3 months), working directly alongside the vet on in-patients, surgeries and emergencies.
Vets: registered to practise in Thailand, 5+ years small animal experience. Surgical support is especially valued — there's no permanent on-site vet.
Not sure which role fits? Just send an email to pacsvolunteers@gmail.com and tell us a bit about yourself.
Accommodation at the clinic
On-site bungalows are available for full-time Nurses. You'll be two minutes from the wards, on a tropical island.
- ·4 concrete bungalows (double bed, fan, mosquito net) + 2 wooden bungalows
- ·Shared kitchen, hot showers, social area, fast WiFi
- ·Electricity, drinking water, rice, tea, coffee and milk included
- ·A donation towards bills and maintenance is requested
We'd love to hear from you
Apply through our quick volunteer form, or email pacsvolunteers@gmail.com directly.
Become a volunteer