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- Travel & Study Abroad in 2022 & 2023
- High School
  - Thailand High School Pre-Vet Medicine
    JULY 8 - JULY 23, 2023
    High School
    Learn from a US vet in a clinic, volunteer with elephants, and have an adventure!
  - Australia High School Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
    JULY 22 - AUGUST 6, 2023
    High School
    Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
  - Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation and Research
    JULY 9 - JULY 22, 2023
    High School
    Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
  - Costa Rica Wildlife Medicine Envision Experience!
    JUNE 10 - JUNE 17, 2023
    High School
    Join a wildlife rescue in the rainforest. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
  - Texas Zoo Medicine Envision Experience!
    JUNE-JULY 2023
    High School
    Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
- University Semester
  - Thailand Veterinary Semester Abroad
    SPRING & FALL
    Ages 18-25
    13 weeks for pre-vets to study elephants, dogs, cats, and wildlife from the tropical forests to the island reefs.
  - South Africa Wildlife & Conservation Semester Abroad
    SPRING & FALL
    Ages 18-25
    12 weeks for pre-vets hands-on with African animals in conservation projects and zoos.
  - Global Veterinary Semester Abroad
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    12 weeks of Thailand, South Africa, and Costa Rica learning about elephants, sea turtles, cheetahs, primates, dogs, cats, and rescued wildlife.
  - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Summer Semester
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    6 weeks in Costa Rica learning wildlife medicine, sea turtle conservation, and caring for rescue dogs!
- USA & Europe
  - Florida Sea Turtle Conservation
    MAY 21 - 27, 2023
    Ages 18 and over
    One week of sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and conservation at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
  - The Toledo Zoo Pre-Vet Spring Break
    Learn zoo management behind-the-scenes including animal health and nutrition, labs, and vet rounds
  - Spain Pre-Vet Equine Medicine
    JUNE-JULY 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Learn equine medicine from physical exams to dentistry. Explore Madrid and Valencia!
  - Texas Zoo Management
    JULY 2-8, 2023 Ages 18-25
    Go behind the scenes at The Texas Zoo for 1 week of zoo animal care & management.
  - Central America
    - Panama Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine
      JUNE 2023
      Ages 18-25
      Learn all about sloths and serve at the vet clinic and rehab facility for wildlife, exotics, and small animals. Visit beaches and waterfalls on break!
    - Belize Jaguar and Primates Research
      JUNE-JULY 2023
      Ages 18-25
      Help researchers understand and protect jaguars and black howler monkeys.
- South Africa
  - Rhino Conservation and Management
    JUNE 24 - JULY 2, 2023
    Ages 18 - 25
    If you love rhinos or are interested in learning how a successful wildlife conservation project runs, this is the program for you!
  - South Africa Pre-Vet Big Cats
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Volunteer with cheetahs at a conservation & breeding project on the savannah. Go on an African safari!
  - South Africa Big Cats at Selati
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Learn about big cats at a game reserve with wild elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and lions. Go on safari at Kruger National Park!
  - Zoo Medicine
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Work with many species at the Lory Park Zoo, learning conservation, enrichment, and medicine. Safari to Kruger Game Reserve!
  - South Africa 3-Week Experience
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Work with a ton of species at the Lory Park Zoo for 2 weeks. Then 1 week working at a rhino rescue. Safari to Kruger Game Reserve!
  - South Africa 4-Week Experience
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Four weeks in South Africa volunteering with cheetahs plus a variety of species at Lory Park Zoo!
  - Rhino De-Horning & Elephant Collaring
    JULY & AUGUST 2023
    Vet Professionals Only
    Track these animals for research and protect them from relentless poaching.
- Thailand
  - Thailand College Pre-Vet Medicine
    SUMMER 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Learn from a US vet in a small animal clinic. Volunteer with elephants for a week. An incredible adventure!
  - Wild Tropics
    JUNE 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Explore tropical ecosystems and conservation from the cloud forests to the coral reefs! Get SCUBA certified on a tropical island.
  - Thailand 4-Week Experience
    Ages 18-25
    Four weeks in tropical Thailand working with elephants, cats, dogs and marine life!
  - Thailand Veterinary Experience 23+
    MAY 2023
    Ages 23+
    One week of elephants and one week at a small animal clinic.
  - Elephant Research
    JUNE-JULY 2023
    Ages 18-25
    30 research hours! Hike in the mountains observing and recording data about rescued elephants in a forest sanctuary.
- Costa Rica
  - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
    MAY-JUNE 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Join a wildlife rescue in the rainforest. Spider monkeys, sloths, tamanduas, toucans, and more!
  - Sea Turtle Conservation & Research
    JUNE-JULY 2023
    High School Groups
    18+ Groups
    Conserve sea turtles with hands-on research, rescue, and rehabilitation.
  - Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med & Dolphin Research
    MAY-JUNE 2023
    Ages 18-25
    One week of dolphin research and one week of companion animal medicine.
  - Pre-Vet Shelter Medicine
    MAY 28 -JUNE 3, 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Help over a thousand dogs at a famous dog sanctuary!
  - Dolphin Conservation & Research
    JUNE 4-10, 2023
    Ages 18-25
    One week researching wild dolphins in the Osa Peninsula!
  - Costa Rica 4-Week Experience
    MAY 14 -JUNE 10, 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Four weeks in Costa Rica working with rainforest animals and doing dolphin research!
- Australia
  - Australia Wildlife Hospital
    May-June 2023
    Ages 18-25
    Learn about wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast
  - Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
    Waitlist only
    Ages 18-25
    Study zoo medicine with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, and more
  - Veterinary Internships
    - Australia Currumbin Wildlife Internship
      OPEN START DATE
      Observe the vet team and support Currumbin’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild!
    - Greece Marine and Wildlife Internships
      OPEN START DATE
      All ages may apply
      Work with wildlife at a national park or island research station for a minimum of 4 weeks
    - Belize Zoo & Wildlife Internships
      OPEN START DATE
      All ages may apply
      2-12 weeks hands-on at the Belize Zoo or Belize Raptor Center!
  - Vet Students
    - Thailand Vet School Elephant Medicine
      JULY 9-22, 2023
      Vet Students (Age 20+)
      Work alongside an elephant veterinarian for two weeks at a sanctuary!
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Virtual Experiences
- Online Courses, Research Fellowships, and Internships
- Online Courses
  - - Suture Techniques Course
      START TODAY
      Learn all the basics of suture instruments, knots, ligatures, and patterns! Start anytime - at your own pace.
    - Veterinary Radiology: Exotics Diagnostic Imaging
      START TODAY
      Learn diagnostic imaging of exotic avian, reptilian, and mammalian patients. Test your skills interpreting radiographs!
    - Wildlife Medicine Panama
      START TODAY
      Ever wondered what it’s like to be a sloth vet? Or to treat some of the world’s most endangered wildlife? This program is for you.
  - - Elephant Positive Reinforcement Training
      START TODAY
      Learn the best training methods to build trust with wild animals in rescue, rehabilitation, and zoo settings.
    - Prosthetic Design: Biomedical Engineering in Vet & Human Medicine
      START TODAY
      Learn anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics plus how prosthetics are used in special applications with sea turtles, toucans, rhinos, elephants!
    - Companion Animal Management
      START TODAY
      Learn the anatomy, physiology, and health management of dogs and cats through a clinical lens.
  - - Veterinary Spanish 101
      START TODAY
      Learn the essential Spanish you need to communicate with Spanish speaking clients as well as veterinarians.
    - Australia Wildlife Handling, Conservation, and Care
      START TODAY
      Learn about rescuing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and conserving Australian wildlife. 20+ hours of video lessons.
    - Elephant Medicine and Management
      START TODAY
      Learn elephant anatomy, behavior, training, welfare, common diseases and medical conditions, as well as conservation of these unique species.
- Internships
  - Exotics Veterinary Pathology Internship
    ENROLL TODAY
    June 7 - July 15, 2023
    Earn up to 60 vet hours learning veterinary pathology of birds and other exotics from a state-of-the-art Belizean clinic.
  - Vets Around the World Internship
    Live demos with elephants, big cats, toucans, sloths, crocodiles, raptors, and more. 50 vet hours.
    
    Visit Thailand, Costa Rica, South Africa, and Belize learning from expert vets.
  - Veterinary Orthopedics Internship
    Join a wildlife veterinarian live for orthopedic exams, treatments, surgeries, and physical therapy. 40 exotics hours.
- Research
  - Manatee & Crocodile Research Fellowship (Belize)
    100 Research Hours
    Protect manatees and crocodiles in the Placencia Lagoon by analyzing aerial drone footage and helping scientists understand their ecosystem.
  - Jaguar & Howler Monkey Research Fellowship (Belize)
    Study wildlife conservation, use camera traps to track big cats, and support primate reintroduction to Belize's tropical forest.
  - Zoo Research Fellowship
    Improve the lives of rare black-footed cats along with birds, primates, and big cats at the Lory Park Zoo in South Africa.
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