Internships in Dominical, Costa Rica

It is our goal to allow our interns to grow in the direction of their interests and work towards their long-term goals. Will be expected to shadow veterinary staff and assist with the daily running of the center. We require that applicants are studying or have graduated from a veterinary-related field and have clinical experience. Common Experiences: Interns for one month: Feeding neonate and juvenile animals Assisting and observing animal emergencies and triage Observing surgeries Observing and learning about necropsies (may be qualified to perform necropsies) Loading syringes and administering medications to animals Assisting with animal husbandry Preparing diet and nutritional needs Record keeping Collecting browse and leaves for the animals Taking part in educational lectures/workshops Interns more than a month also: Completing independent necropsies, depending on the animals we receive Assisting and observing animal surgeries Honing critical care skills like bandaging techniques, inserting catheters for an IV, and fluid therapy Practicing and learning about different suturing techniques Practicing wild animal medicine and pharmacology Assisting with physiotherapy