Zoology & Wildlife Sciences Internships in Quito

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Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainforest or at a shelter for sea turtles in one of our internships abroad. At the Institute for Global Studies, we help students gain invaluable work experience in their field from an international context. Wildlife shelter work can bring out the best of human nature. Connecting with abandoned animals instills a sense of accomplishment that few tasks provide. Apart from bonding with animals, gain insight into local communities and their interactions with wildlife in their area. Meet with students, residents, and the general public to learn about their customs. Common duties include food preparation, checking in animals, interpretation to the public, medical assistance, and community outreach.

Spend a week getting to know the beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador! Partake in a week of touring and Spanish lessons. Travel highlights include a visit to the Equator and a salsa dance lesson. Volunteer work will take place in Puyo, where volunteers will be working at an animal shelter that has rescued injured wild animals. As a volunteer on this project, you will be involved in several hands-on tasks, such as helping to maintain the animals shelter as well as preparing fruit meals for the animals.

ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs is pleased to provide pre-veterinary, veterinary, and graduate students with international internship programs. These are opportunities to undergo training in animal healthcare issues, helping improve their veterinary skills. They gain valuable hands-on experience to boost their résumé. During the internship program, participants will assist the local staff of professional vets in carrying out daily duties such as: - General animal health consultation - Diagnostic and clinical treatments - Laboratory tests and analysis - Spay and neuter programs - Surgery: performing or assisting in surgical procedures - General care of animal patients: monitoring, administering medicine, etc. Our Veterinary Internships are based in Quito and run from 2 to 12 weeks. Start dates are every Monday all year round, and we accept interns 18 years old and up. Knowledge of Spanish is highly recommended. Are you interested in traveling abroad to gain lifetime experiences? Do not wait any longer, enroll now for a life-changing experience in Ecuador, Latin America!