Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Medicine
by Loop Abroad
Program Overview
The one-week Costa Rica Small Animal Medicine program is based at Territorio de Zaguates (“Land of the Strays”), a famous dog sanctuary outside of San Jose that is home to over a thousand dogs. These animals have a permanent home at the sanctuary and receive food, medical attention, vaccines, and their famous daily hike through the surrounding jungle. But keeping up with the health needs of almo...
The one-week Costa Rica Small Animal Medicine program is based at Territorio de Zaguates (“Land of the Strays”), a famous dog sanctuary outside of San Jose that is home to over a thousand dogs. These animals have a permanent home at the sanctuary and receive food, medical attention, vaccines, and their famous daily hike through the surrounding jungle. But keeping up with the health needs of almost two thousand dogs is a lot of work! And they have a lot to teach you and your fellow students about routine care, eye and ear care, skin diseases, tropical diseases, obstetrics, nutrition, physical therapy, and more. This program will be hard work. You will be at the dog shelter approximately 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, working and learning with your vets. You will also have the chance ...
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- Summer
- Animal Science
Updated May 8, 2026
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Fields & Subjects
- Animal Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available: Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
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