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Summer Veterinary Observation and Research in Scotland

by: Adelante Abroad

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Looking to plan your Summer 2027 in advance? Apply now for our Veterinary Observation and Research program in Scotland to get an international experience like no other. In this 5-week summer program, candidates will be placed at a local vet hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. The veterinary tasks that the people who participate in this program take on include intake, assessment, consultation, care of sick animals, surgeries, and urgent animal care. At the same time, gain an insight into services like grooming, billing, and reception of an animal clinic. This is an intensive summer experience for those wanting to go into private veterinary practice. The program is 4 - 5 days a week and in your free time, Scotland is yours to explore. This program is a good fit for pre-vet students, individuals who want to dive into the veterinary field, and those who want to get hands-on learning while living abroad. Participation in this program will enhance your application to veterinary school or improve your veterinary resume for the future. Accommodations are included in the program price! Apply now and make the most out of your summer. Submit a $500 application deposit to secure your spot!

Program Highlights

Boost your resume with international hands-on work experience that involves full-time work hours for four days a week.

Obtain academic credit for 240 hours of research assignments, depending on university requirements.

Secure a Letter of Recommendation at the end of the program to help you get placed in veterinary graduate programs or for your future vet career (available upon request).

Choose from a range of housing options: shared apartment, university residence hall, or a homestay with a local Scottish family.

Explore the stunning countryside, highlands, lakes, castles, and picturesque villages of Scotland during your time off and weekends.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2027, 2028Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Short Term
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Types:
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
  • Argentinian
  • Armenian
  • Aruban
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Azerbaijani
  • Bahamian
  • Bahraini
  • Bangladeshi
  • Barbadian
  • Basotho
  • Belarusian
  • Belgian
  • Belizean
  • Beninese
  • Bermudian
  • Bhutanese
  • Bissau-Guinean
  • Bolivian
  • Bonaire
  • Bosnian
  • Botswana
  • Brazilian
  • British
  • British Virgin Islander
  • Bruneian
  • Bulgarian
  • Burkinabe
  • Cambodian
  • Canadian
  • Cape Verdean
  • Caymanian
  • Central African
  • Chadian
  • Channel Islander
  • Chilean
  • Chinese
  • Colombian
  • Comoran
  • Congolese
  • Cook Islander
  • Costa Rican
  • Creole
  • Croatian
  • Cuban
  • Curacao
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Djibouti
  • Dominican
  • Dutch
  • Ecuadorian
  • Egyptian
  • Emirati
  • English
  • Equatorial Guinean
  • Eritrean
  • Estonian
  • European
  • Fijian
  • Filipino
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Gabonese
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Gibraltarian
  • Greek
  • Greenlandic
  • Grenadian
  • Guadeloupian
  • Guatemalan
  • Guinean
  • Guyanese
  • Hawaiian
  • Honduran
  • Hungarian
  • I-Kiribati
  • Icelandic
  • Indian
  • Indonesian
  • Irish
  • Israeli
  • Italian
  • Ivorian
  • Jamaican
  • Japanese
  • Jordanian
  • Kazakhstani
  • Kittitian, Nevisian
  • Kiwi
  • Korean
  • Kuwaiti
  • Kyrgyzstani
  • Lao or Laotian
  • Latvian
  • Lebanese
  • Libyan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuanian
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonian
  • Malagasy
  • Malaysian
  • Maldivian
  • Malian
  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Marshallese
  • Martiniquais
  • Mauritanian
  • Mauritian
  • Mexican
  • Micronesian
  • Moldovan
  • Monegasque
  • Mongolian
  • Montenegrin
  • Montserratian
  • multi
  • Myanmar
  • Nauruan
  • Nepalese
  • New Caledonian
  • Ni-Vanuatu
  • Nicaraguan
  • Niuean
  • Norwegian
  • Omani
  • Palauan
  • Palestinian
  • Panamanian
  • Papua New Guinean
  • Paraguayan
  • Peruvian
  • Polish
  • Polynesian
  • Portuguese
  • Puerto Rican
  • Qatari
  • Reunionese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Saban
  • Sahrawian, Sahraouian
  • Saint Helenian
  • Saint Lucian
  • Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
  • Salvadoran
  • Sammarinese
  • Samoan
  • Sao Tomean
  • Saudi Arabian
  • Scottish
  • Senegalese
  • Serbian
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leonean
  • Singaporean
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Solomon Islander
  • South African
  • South Sudanese
  • Spanish
  • Sri Lankan
  • St. Barts
  • Statian
  • Sudanese
  • Surinamese
  • Swazi
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • Syrian
  • Tahiti
  • Taiwanese
  • Tajikistani
  • Tanzanian
  • Thai
  • The Vatican
  • Tibet
  • Timorese
  • Togolese
  • Tongan
  • Trinidadian, Tobagonian
  • Tunisian
  • Turkish
  • Turkmen
  • Turks and Caicos
  • Tuvaluan
  • Ukrainian
  • Uruguayan
  • Venezuelan
  • Vietnamese
  • Virgin Islander
  • Welsh
  • Yemeni
  • Zambian
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Last Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Awards

2025 Finalist - People’s ChoiceGoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - People’s Choice

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.5

Total Reviews

6

Wonderful work placement experience

June 28, 2024by: Mia C - Canada
5

This program was absolutely amazing. The veterinary clinic I was placed in was so welcoming and passionate. Every single day I spent in the clinic was filled with valuable learning experiences. It allowed me to fully immerse myself in the everyday life of a practicing veterinarian. Furthermore, all of the staff were happy to divulge their experiences handling various cases and answering any questions I may have. In addition, they also pointed out places to visit or things to do in Scotland on my days off from work. Their input really helped to make the experience truly memorable as I got to explore some of the less touristy areas. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine as it offers a brilliant opportunity to observe and learn.

My new favorite place!

June 25, 2024by: Kristyn Delamar - United States
4

Genuinely one of the best experiences of my life! It's amazing to be able to get hands-on experience relevant to my future career, while also being able to travel and explore new places. I've truly enjoyed my time here in Scotland both in the workplace and while traveling. Everything is so beautiful and has a deep history behind it, and it's wonderful getting to know every nook and cranny of this city.

Veterinary Research Intern in Scotland

September 19, 2023by: Jessica Konop - United States
4

I really enjoyed my time as an intern through Adelante Abroad. I spent six weeks living in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I spent most of my week participating in research on pig behavior. I major in animal science, and I just applied to veterinary school, so this internship was very helpful in preparing me for my future career as well as my vet application. I also had such a fun time in the city, as I had never been to Europe before, and living there for the length that I did was incredibly cool. There was so much history and I feel that I got to see, experience, and learn so much during my time there.

Best experience ever!

July 06, 2023by: Andre Garcia - United States
5

It was a valuable experience in which I was able to explore my chosen future career path hands on, and immerse myself in an entirely new and alluring culture. Growing both professionally, and as an individual.

Once in a lifetime experience!

July 02, 2022by: Elizabeth Dinwoodie - United States
5

This program allowed me to explore Edinburgh and meet so many wonderful people! Observing at the veterinary clinic was a unique and immersive way to get professional experience and make meaningful connections!

I loved it!

June 30, 2022by: Nicole Hensley - United States
4

I learned so much at Apex vets despite coming in with a lot of experience and all of the staff were so amazing! I got so much hands-on experience and it was so amazing to have such a large role at the hospital!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Types
  • Experiential Learning
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad

Availability

Years Offered: 2027, 2028

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Short Term
Terms Available:
  • Summer
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • During College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Angolan
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
  • Argentinian
  • Armenian
  • Aruban
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
  • Azerbaijani
  • Bahamian
  • Bahraini
  • Bangladeshi
  • Barbadian
  • Basotho
  • Belarusian
  • Belgian
  • Belizean
  • Beninese
  • Bermudian
  • Bhutanese
  • Bissau-Guinean
  • Bolivian
  • Bonaire
  • Bosnian
  • Botswana
  • Brazilian
  • British
  • British Virgin Islander
  • Bruneian
  • Bulgarian
  • Burkinabe
  • Cambodian
  • Canadian
  • Cape Verdean
  • Caymanian
  • Central African
  • Chadian
  • Channel Islander
  • Chilean
  • Chinese
  • Colombian
  • Comoran
  • Congolese
  • Cook Islander
  • Costa Rican
  • Creole
  • Croatian
  • Cuban
  • Curacao
  • Cypriot
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Djibouti
  • Dominican
  • Dutch
  • Ecuadorian
  • Egyptian
  • Emirati
  • English
  • Equatorial Guinean
  • Eritrean
  • Estonian
  • European
  • Fijian
  • Filipino
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Gabonese
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Gibraltarian
  • Greek
  • Greenlandic
  • Grenadian
  • Guadeloupian
  • Guatemalan
  • Guinean
  • Guyanese
  • Hawaiian
  • Honduran
  • Hungarian
  • I-Kiribati
  • Icelandic
  • Indian
  • Indonesian
  • Irish
  • Israeli
  • Italian
  • Ivorian
  • Jamaican
  • Japanese
  • Jordanian
  • Kazakhstani
  • Kittitian, Nevisian
  • Kiwi
  • Korean
  • Kuwaiti
  • Kyrgyzstani
  • Lao or Laotian
  • Latvian
  • Lebanese
  • Libyan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuanian
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonian
  • Malagasy
  • Malaysian
  • Maldivian
  • Malian
  • Maltese
  • Manx
  • Marshallese
  • Martiniquais
  • Mauritanian
  • Mauritian
  • Mexican
  • Micronesian
  • Moldovan
  • Monegasque
  • Mongolian
  • Montenegrin
  • Montserratian
  • multi
  • Myanmar
  • Nauruan
  • Nepalese
  • New Caledonian
  • Ni-Vanuatu
  • Nicaraguan
  • Niuean
  • Norwegian
  • Omani
  • Palauan
  • Palestinian
  • Panamanian
  • Papua New Guinean
  • Paraguayan
  • Peruvian
  • Polish
  • Polynesian
  • Portuguese
  • Puerto Rican
  • Qatari
  • Reunionese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Saban
  • Sahrawian, Sahraouian
  • Saint Helenian
  • Saint Lucian
  • Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
  • Salvadoran
  • Sammarinese
  • Samoan
  • Sao Tomean
  • Saudi Arabian
  • Scottish
  • Senegalese
  • Serbian
  • Serbian; Montenegrin
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leonean
  • Singaporean
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Solomon Islander
  • South African
  • South Sudanese
  • Spanish
  • Sri Lankan
  • St. Barts
  • Statian
  • Sudanese
  • Surinamese
  • Swazi
  • Swedish
  • Swiss
  • Syrian
  • Tahiti
  • Taiwanese
  • Tajikistani
  • Tanzanian
  • Thai
  • The Vatican
  • Tibet
  • Timorese
  • Togolese
  • Tongan
  • Trinidadian, Tobagonian
  • Tunisian
  • Turkish
  • Turkmen
  • Turks and Caicos
  • Tuvaluan
  • Ukrainian
  • Uruguayan
  • Venezuelan
  • Vietnamese
  • Virgin Islander
  • Welsh
  • Yemeni
  • Zambian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Language Lessons
  • Emergency Support
  • Internship Placement
  • Wifi Costs
  • Training
  • Academic Credit
  • Letter of Recommendation

Program Cost Excludes

  • Domestic Airfare
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • International Airfare
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Public Transportation Pass

Payment Terms

  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

View Refund Policy

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Letters of Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get academic credit for this program?

Yes, Many of our participants recieve academic credit for their time abroad. You will need to speak to your Academic advisor at your home university to see how the credits will be accepted and/or transferred.

Do I need to be in college to participate?

No. You do not need to be a student to participate. We have recent graduates, gap year applicants, and college students placed into our Scotland veterinary observation and research programs each year.

When should I apply to this program if it is only during summer?

We recommend applying as soon as possible, as this program fills up fast each year. The latest you can apply is 60 days before the program starts.

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Looking to plan your Summer 2027 in advance? Apply now for our Veterinary Observation and Research program in Scotland to get an international experience like no other. In this 5-week summer program, candidates will be placed at a local vet hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. The veterinary tasks that the people who participate in this program take on include intake, assessment, consultation, care of sick animals, surgeries, and urgent animal care. At the same time, gain an insight into services like grooming, billing, and reception of an animal clinic. This is an intensive summer experience for those wanting to go into private veterinary practice. The program is 4 - 5 days a week and in your free time, Scotland is yours to explore. This program is a good fit for pre-vet students, individ...

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