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Global Veterinary Semester Abroad
by: Loop Abroad
Spend three months traveling from South Africa to Thailand to Costa Rica and getting the opportunity to work with cheetahs, elephants, monkeys, and more! Designed with pre-veterinary students in mind, our courses are small, hands-on, and taught by veterinarians (DVM) and marine science instructors. With three four-week modules in South Africa, Thailand, and Costa Rica, develop your veterinary s...
Spend three months traveling from South Africa to Thailand to Costa Rica and getting the opportunity to work with cheetahs, elephants, monkeys, and more! Designed with pre-veterinary students in mind, our courses are small, hands-on, and taught by veterinarians (DVM) and marine science instructors. With three four-week modules in South Africa, Thailand, and Costa Rica, develop your veterinary skills with companion animals, elephants, cheetahs, marine life, and various animals of the Amazon rainforest! This is your chance to get hundreds of hours of veterinary experience with diverse species and get to know your vets one-on-one. Learn with your cohort and travel together for the summer semester of a lifetime!
Program Highlights
Assist in wild animal conservation research in South Africa while feeding and caring for cheetahs.
Get scuba certified and learn conservation diving off the shores of Koh Tao, Thailand.
Spend time at an elephant sanctuary, where you'll get the opportunity to learn about and care for the gentle giants.
Create enrichments for monkeys while also caring for coatis, toucans, tapirs, and other animals.
Help to monitor wild sea turtles from the boat, in the sea, and on land.
Quick Details
- Costa Rica
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Koh Tao, Thailand
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Marine Biology
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- All Nationalities
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I don't want to go home
August 08, 2022by: Shannon BenitezProgram: Global Veterinary Semester AbroadMy favorite activities during my stay with Loops Abroad were darting, reptile medicine, volunteer work, helping give tours for children, working with other staff and learning! I'm sad, I don't want to go home
First time behind the scenes
August 08, 2022by: Kelly MooreProgram: Global Veterinary Semester AbroadI loved going on morning rounds and getting to meet with the keepers. I also loved observing the vets and practicing blood draws. Overall, a great program and a great experience! I loved being a part of the zoo and wildlife communities.
Amazing staff and a great adventure
August 08, 2022by: Rachel JohnsonProgram: Global Veterinary Semester AbroadI loved working with all the animals at the Lory Park Zoo every morning. The safari was so fun! Veterinary days were very fun and I loved the dart lab. Dr Taylor, Tasch, Tiff - all the staff were amazing. I love all of them, they taught us so much.
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Koh Tao, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Welcome Dinner
- Group Meals
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
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