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Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
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This two-week Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine program is based at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The center rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals that have gone through vulnerable situations, such as human-animal conflict and wildlife trafficking, or otherwise need care. You can earn three optional credits while studying wildlife conservation in ...
This two-week Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine program is based at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The center rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals that have gone through vulnerable situations, such as human-animal conflict and wildlife trafficking, or otherwise need care. You can earn three optional credits while studying wildlife conservation in a group of 8 students. The course includes observing and learning about the Center's animals and gaining insight from your veterinary trip leader and on-site local veterinarian in the classroom, clinic, and rescue center. This program is designed for university-aged students interested in becoming veterinarians or working professionally with animals. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Mo...
Program Highlights
Care for sloths, kinkajous, monkeys, parrots, and other Costa Rican animals.
Join a half-day snorkeling adventure and visit the beach after your day at the rescue center.
Learn from dedicated veterinarians about the identification, physiology, and veterinary care of Costa Rican mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Learn about zoonotic diseases, necropsy, nutrition, diagnostics and therapies, wildlife immobilization, and how to ensure the welfare of wild species in captivity.
Perform veterinary labs such as suturing, clinical skills, blood smear analysis, fecal cytology, and blow darting.
Quick Details
- Costa Rica
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- All Nationalities
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Such helpful staff.
June 28, 2025by: Macey AndrewsProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
The staff were all so helpful and because of this wonderful service I never had any issues at all. All of the things we learned were so engaging and useful. I can't wait to bring it all home and put them into practice.
100/10
June 28, 2025by: Valeria MoyerProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
This program taught me more in two weeks than my one year of clinic work. We had the best support staff and veterinary to have on this trip. The doctor was very nice and funny, as well as his staff. Overall the trip was a 100/10.
So impactful and memorable!
June 28, 2025by: Evelyn WelchProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Clinical Wildlife Medicine: Caribbean
I had an amazing time and got experience I wouldn't get elsewhere. Everyone at the Jaguar Rescue Center was so passionate and kind. I got hands on experience and our vet made sure to have engaging and interactive learning that made the trip so much more impactful and memorable.
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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