Get AMPED Abroad: Veterinary Medicine Volunteer or Internship in Ecuador
Location
Ecuador: Banos, Galapagos Islands, Quito
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.