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Veterinary- Remote Islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama

by: Floating Doctors

Floating Doctors is a team of veterinarians, physicians, nurses, public health specialists, and students that provides primary care, advanced care, education and community development to remote rural indigenous communities in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With few resources and little access to care, there is an overwhelming need within these communities for veterinary medicine and animal husbandry educ...

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Program Highlights

Work directly with licensed veterinarians in remote communities in Panama.

Learn about tropical diseases, treatment methods, and animal healthcare in unique field settings.

Receive close supervision and personalized learning with a maximum 4:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio.

Participate in physical exams, surgeries, and practical veterinary procedures.

Experience daily life and cultural exchange with the Ngobe people in Bocas del Toro.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Bocas del Toro, Panama
  • Rural Areas, Panama
Cost Per Week: $300-600
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Dentistry
Causes:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: May 07, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bocas del Toro, Panama
  • Rural Areas, Panama

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Dentistry

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Salary & Compensation

Weekly volunteers pay a weekly stipend that covers living and program costs. If you want to stay long term please apply for one of our staff positions...

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Master’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Travel Insurance

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