{"id":5174,"date":"2022-07-10T14:55:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T13:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/about-us\/laia-sanchez-golobart-wildlife-veterinarian\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:10:01","slug":"laia-sanchez-golobart-wildlife-veterinarian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zoodelpirineu.com\/en\/about-us\/laia-sanchez-golobart-wildlife-veterinarian\/","title":{"rendered":"Laia Sanchez Golobart \u2013 Wildlife Veterinarian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I am Laia S\u00e1nchez Golobart<\/strong>, a wildlife veterinarian and educator at the Zoo del Pirineu<\/strong>.I am responsible for the health and rehabilitation of rescued animals, the training of future professionals, and the legal management of the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/strong>: Degree in Veterinary Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member of<\/strong>: EAZWV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching<\/strong>: Practical training course for veterinary students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I enjoy most<\/strong><\/strong>: hiking in the mountains, walking by the sea, birdwatching, and discovering new places through travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I don\u2019t like<\/strong>: disorder. I get nervous when someone doesn\u2019t understand my way of organising things (I admit, I\u2019m a bit of a perfectionist…). I also don\u2019t like tomatoes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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My personal challenge for 2025<\/h2>\n\n

Every year we receive animals in critical condition: road accidents, electrocutions, shootings, or cases of abuse. To provide them with the best veterinary care, we urgently need an X-ray machine<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Estimated cost: \u20ac23,000<\/strong>. With your support, we will be able to diagnose with precision and save many more lives. <\/p>\n\n

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Make your donation for the X-ray machine<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Laia Sanchez\u2019s life before the Zoo del Pirineu<\/h2>\n\n

From childhood to vocation<\/h3>\n\n

From an early age, I felt fascinated by every kind of animal: domestic, wild, and farm animals. That passion led me to dedicate my life to becoming a wildlife veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n

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Childhood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since I was a child, I have always loved animals \u2013 whether domestic, wild, or farm animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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During my university years, I completed my training on a pig farm: they are great fun, but they squeal a lot!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Internship in the USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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After finishing university, I carried out an internship at SeaWorld Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Internship in Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Internship at the Oceanogr\u00e0fic of Valencia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Work in the Philippines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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My first job as a veterinarian was at the wildlife rescue centre in the Philippines, Wildlife in Need Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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My second role as a veterinarian was at the RSPCA<\/a>, the largest wildlife rescue centre in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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My work at the Zoo del Pirineu<\/h2>\n\n

Today, I am the head wildlife veterinarian at the rescue centre of the Zoo del Pirineu, where every animal has a unique story. My main responsibilities are: <\/p>\n\n

Veterinary care, nutrition, and welfare<\/h3>\n\n
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I operate on animals that arrive at the rescue centre with severe injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I am responsible for the health of the inhabitants of the Zoo del Pirineu rescue centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I spend a lot of time analysing faeces (yes, poo!) to detect health threats to animals in time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I design and supervise the diet of all species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Professional training in wildlife veterinary medicine<\/h3>\n\n
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I teach specialised courses for veterinarians and veterinary nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veterinary course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I supervise internships <\/strong>where students gain hands-on experience in the care of wild animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships at the Zoo del Pirineu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Continuous team training<\/strong>I lead internal animal welfare programmes<\/strong> to maintain the highest standards of care at the Zoo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education and awareness<\/strong>: I guide visitors through educational activities and school visits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Legal compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I take care of the complex legal side of working with wildlife: permits, registrations, and official regulations. It is a demanding task, but essential to ensure animal welfare and maintain transparency at the Zoo del Pirineu. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I coordinate conservation and research projects developed by the Zoo del Pirineu Foundation, always with one goal: to protect native wildlife and contribute to scientific knowledge about nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When new facilities are needed for the animals, we build them ourselves as a team. Each member contributes their effort and knowledge, turning the lack of resources into an opportunity for unity and commitment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Join my mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a wildlife veterinarian is not just my profession \u2013 it is my commitment to nature.But I cannot do it alone<\/strong>: every day, animals arrive who depend on our help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donate now to support veterinary work at the Zoo del Pirineu<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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With your support, I will be able to provide faster diagnoses and save the lives of hundreds of wild animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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