The staff were so kind!
The guides and the doctor were so kind and funny. They helped us so much and I loved spending time with them. I'm so glad I go to learn the elephant life and about Thai culture. Thank you, Loop Abroad!
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This two-week adventure of a lifetime gives you the opportunity to go to Thailand to volunteer at an Elephant Sanctuary in Northern Thailand, providing hands-on care, love, and support for the 100+ elephants who live there. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with our staff vet to care for dogs at a dog rescue clinic in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where you will get hands-on practice providing medical care. You will also get the chance to experience magnificent Thailand first-hand.
This program is for current students in a vet tech program (either in-person or online). The program will be taught by a Loop Abroad veterinarian who will lead lessons and labs.
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The guides and the doctor were so kind and funny. They helped us so much and I loved spending time with them. I'm so glad I go to learn the elephant life and about Thai culture. Thank you, Loop Abroad!
A beautiful and unique experience. You'll grow both as a person and a professional. I feel grateful to have had this opportunity and look forward to taking the wisdom back with me. Thank you, Loop Abroad!
I loved being able to scrub in and help during the spay and neuter. I also really enjoyed the cooking class. I got to try and make new meals that I never had before. This was an incredible experience.Thank you, Loop!
Our vet leader was so amazing! She taught with so much compassion and patience. I also loved the diet study and medical round at the Elephant Nature Park. It was a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you so much, Loop!
Never in my life have I experienced something like this program. It's reassured me on what I want to do in the future and I wouldn't trade the experience and memories I've made here for anything. Thank you so much, Thailand.
Had a wonderful time in Thailand learning and doing fun activities. The program has a lot of group activities. Our doctor was very patient and fun to talk to. I learned valuable things from her. I feel like I've added so much to my skillset.
Amazing two weeks of my life. I loved the staff and culture. This is my first ever trip out of the States, couldn't ask for a better opportunity to learn and explore. I loved immersing myself in Thai culture and seeing this part of the world.
My time spent at the Elephant Nature Park was incredible. I wish we could've stayed longer. It was amazing getting to be so close to the elephants and care for them during the week. I loved the city life and touring all the beautiful temples and learning so much about the culture.
Loop Abroad is the perfect experience and program to expand your knowledge of vet med. Everything about this program exceeded my expectations. The staff made it extra special - this is really the best thing I've experienced. I plan to apply to more programs!
Loop Abroad has provided an amazing experience for me and other students. The vets and guides were all unique and special and genuinely happy about spending time with us. They provided me with a safe environment both mentally and physically.
This trip was the bravest and best thing I have done so far in my life after having the greatest time here at Loop Abroad. The staff made me feel so welcomed and were so kind and friendly to me. Now I feel like I want to and need to do even more and experience more. I feel like I could do anything now!
I knew going on this Loop Abroad trip was going to be incredible. But it was even more amazing than I ever could have imagined. Take the chance, explore and leave your little home nest. It's worth the good you will do and worth the adventure.
This program really opened my eyes and alowed me to see things in a completely different perspective. Learning the culture and vet med stuff we went over during my time in Thailand was amazing. Plus the activities and temple visits were great! :)
I loved the trip! It was a very well organized, fun-filled experience for me. I got to learn about a new culture while practicing vet med and having fun. It was the greatest trip I've ever been on! Our vet went out of her way to answer our questions about everything.
Coming to Loop Abroad in Thailand I experienced things that I'll remember for a lifetime. I learned a ton about culture & veterinary medicine and it really changed my perspective! My favorite activity was the night market, seeing the cultural things & ziplining
I loved the surgery days at the dog rescue clinic because it gave me an opportunity to practice skills I never have before. I also loved the night markets and being able to experience true Thai culture. Our guide was beyond helpful, caring, and funny! He really helped to make this trip even more special
My favorite part was getting to go on vet rounds at Elephant Nature Park to feed and help treat elephants because it's very unlikely I'll get to do that again! It's hard to choose just one staff who made my experience special. The entire team brought so much good energy & made this experience so much better. They were the perfect people for their roles!
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