Description

Our veterinary projects really take animal care up a notch. By allowing participants to combine a veterinary placement with an animal care placement in a zoo, animal rehabilitation center, or animal clinic, AMPED participants are exposed to the science and medical side of studying and caring for animals.

While working side-by-side with trained staff, volunteers may be assigned the following duties according to their knowledge and skill level:

* Filling and keeping animal records;
* Tracking, handling, and maintaining medicine inventory;
* Administering vaccinations and treatments for pet diseases;
* Assisting with surgical operations;
* Conducting lab work and post-mortems, and meat inspections; and
* Treating farm animals.

Highlights

Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants reside with a local host family in addition to daily interaction with locals in the community and at their project site.

Participants volunteering/interning in Puerto Lopez receive 2 hours of FREE Spanish Monday-Friday for the duration of their stay, up to 120 hours.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. While it is not required, basic Spanish is recommended as it will allow participants a greater opportunity to become more immersed in their assignment.

Intern Types

• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting at 559

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes project set-up arrangements, three meals/day (except Sundays) airport pick-up, host family accommodations, laundry service, orientation, and 24/7 emergency in-country staff support. Spanish lessons are only available in Quito and Puerto Lopez. Participants will also receive information regarding their placement prior to their departure. Placement information, will include in-country contact information, alternative accommodations for delayed arrivals, currency exchange, phone and internet communication, laundry, etc.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.

Age Range

18 and over

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008