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Large Animal Veterinary Practice in the Tropics

by: Center for Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA Belize)

9.58 (188)Verified

Enhance your chances for vet school with an intensive, hands-on, veterinary study program in Belize. Find yourself immersed in large animal veterinary practice techniques on farms and ranches (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs). Get amazing, real-life exposure and take your career potential to a new level through hands-on work in the field and laboratory. The classes are small, which ensures ...

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Program Highlights

Gain valuable veterinary experience working in the field with large animals, cattle (beef and dairy), horses, sheep, pigs, and goats.

Meet students from all over North America and from several cultures in Belize.

Tour Maya archaeological sites and interact with modern day Maya people on their ranches and farms.

Spend an amazing two weeks in a small town in western Belize, with student housing close to major amenities and some attractions such as the Macal River.

Participate in an animal health clinic for dogs and cats as a volunteer vet student in a local village.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Ignacio, Belize
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Terms Available:
  • Summer
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Environmental Studies
  • Veterinary Medicine & Science
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.58

Total Reviews

188

Large animal program = amazing

by: Kelsie HortonProgram: Large Animal Veterinary Practice in the Tropics
10

The large animal program was amazing, I was able to connect with the doctor and learn a lot more issues concerning animals in this country. I recommend this program to vet students. Amazing hands on experience.

Best class taken in college

by: Macauley HebertProgram: Large Animal Veterinary Practice in the Tropics
10

This trip without a doubt opened my eyes to my future career as a vet. It also showed me that there are cultural differences in medicine and animal care. This is the best class I've taken while in college.

I loved this program. Not only did it widen my professional knowledge, but also expanded my cultural awareness. This trip has been far and away one of the experience I enjoyed the most and am most proud of.

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Ignacio, Belize

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application

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