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Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med and Dolphin Research
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Known affectionately in our office as “dogs and dolphins”, this program offers the best of both worlds! Maximize your two weeks in Costa Rica by combining small animal medicine and marine research; you can build your professional résumé while exploring the country, from the jungle to the city to the coast. This program puts you alongside veterinarians and researchers whose job is to guide so you...
Known affectionately in our office as “dogs and dolphins”, this program offers the best of both worlds! Maximize your two weeks in Costa Rica by combining small animal medicine and marine research; you can build your professional résumé while exploring the country, from the jungle to the city to the coast. This program puts you alongside veterinarians and researchers whose job is to guide so you can learn and practice new skills while helping animals in need. Work in a dog shelter or a dog clinic and learn clinical skills including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, and assisting in spay and neuter surgeries. Spend one week living at a dolphin research facility learning by doing boat-based and lab research on dolphin health and behavior. Your program will also include fun exploration a...
Program Highlights
Study and research wild dolphins.
Assist in dog neuter surgeries.
Learn and practice small animal clinical skills.
Discover what it’s like to be a vet in the tropics.
Explore beautiful Costa Rica in your free time.
Quick Details
- Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Total Reviews
100% recommend this trip
July 13, 2024by: Janiya WarnerProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med and Dolphin ResearchComing into this trip I was a little nervous because I didn't know anyone but I made great connections with the instructors and other students on the trip. It was also great learning about things I was so unsure about. I would 100% recommend this trip to others.
Absolutely amazing
July 13, 2024by: Arabella CrosbyProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med and Dolphin ResearchThis program is absolutely amazing. Everyone is very nice and informative and we got to learn and do stuff I never thought I'd be able to do at this point in my career. 10/10 I'd do it again and recommend! I only wish it was a longer trip!
Amazing to see all these dogs together
July 13, 2024by: Naomi FlemingProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Shelter Med and Dolphin ResearchMy favorite activity was hiking with the dogs becasue it was amazing to see how each of the dogs interact with each other as well as us and the local staff. Both our leaders made the experience special because they were both so welcoming and friendly. Our vet was particularly inspiarational with her way of living and our support staff taught us a lot about vet school!
Program Details
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Locations
- Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
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