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Travel & Study Abroad in 2022 & 2023
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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
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Learn all the basics of suture instruments, knots, ligatures, and patterns! Start anytime - at your own pace.
Veterinary Radiology: Exotics Diagnostic Imaging
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Learn diagnostic imaging of exotic avian, reptilian, and mammalian patients. Test your skills interpreting radiographs!
Wildlife Medicine Panama
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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
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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
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Learn the anatomy, physiology, and health management of dogs and cats through a clinical lens.
Veterinary Spanish 101
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Learn the essential Spanish you need to communicate with Spanish speaking clients as well as veterinarians.
Australia Wildlife Handling, Conservation, and Care
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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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