Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine

This trip was truly one of a kind. It was great being able to meet new people and get close with everyone, including all the professors and the walkabout staff. Every one and everything was truly amazing.

I am not exaggerating when I say that this trip was something I truly needed in my life. The memories, the people, and the education that I got out of this trip have been truly remarkable. Thank you, Loop Abroad!

This program is a great way to make professional connections with doctors and form friendships with peers who share a similar mindset. It is a great way to learn about Australian culture and how animals impact the world.

This was such an amazing experience! I am so grateful to the vets and staff who have taught me so much. This program has changed the way I view medicine and conservation and I will carry that with me in all my future endeavors!

Loop Abroad is more than just studying abroad. You get to learn and interact with all kinds of animals, get a deeper understanding of veterinary medicine, and stay in an amazing country with awesome people! I'd definitely recommend this program to anyone.

This program not only taught me about veterinary medicine. It also allowed me to foster great connections. I learned a ton about myself and grew more confident in my abilities. Best of all, I got to be a part of very important conservation efforts.

The Australia program was truly an amazing experience. I gained insights on culture and conservation that are hard to come by anywhere else. The staff were lovely and it was so evident that they deeply cared for us!

The Australia Pre-vet Wildlife Medicine program was an incredible and unforgettable experience. I'll never forget the people, culture, animals, bush, and lessons I've learned! All these will stay with me for the rest of my life.

This trip opened my eyes to a side of veterinary medicine that I didn't even know existed. I had the time of my life and my expectations were blown out of the water! If you're thinking about doing a Loop Abroad trip, stop thinking and do it.

Loop Abroad was such an amazing experience. Working hands on in Walkabout helped me learn so much! Also the extra days exploring Australia were awesome! Overall, I learned so much and it was so much fun!

This program completely changed my perspective on veterinary medicine! I'm so grateful I got to go on this trip and make so many connectioins and learn about so many different animals! Thank you, Loop Abroad!

This trip was amazing due to the veterinarians and support staff. They really made it a great experience. I am so grateful for them. I also really loved the meerkats and getting to interact with all of the animals!

This trip was one of a kind. It was great being able to meet lots of new people and get close with everyone including all the professors and the Australian walkabout staff. Everyone and everything was truly amazing.

This was a great program that allowed me to apply my previous knowledge and expand it. I loved how hands on it was I learned a lot from it! And all of the staff was super nice and supportive. Thank you, Loop Abroad!

I loved the clinical diagnostics, survivalist training, and learning about local plants on top of the animals too. Our Doctor was incredibly inspiring and always there to clue us in and share her wisdom and advice. It felt like having a veterinary big sister.

This trip made me realize that I need to stop having doubts. If I was able to make it here because I wanted to attend, then I can definitely do anything I want to later on in life. Our vet gave me the reassurance and confidence that I can do whatever I set my mind to.

This was a great experience! Not only did I learn a ton about animals, but I also made new friends and had a lot of fun in the activities. I highly recommend the program for all students interested in vet medicine.

One of the best experiences ever I've ever had. I literally feel like I'll never be able to replicate the high of being here for the first time ever again. I can't recommend traveling with Loop Abroad enough.

Best study abroad program that I have ever been to. The entire social space and support network was overwhelmingly wonderful. I'm so grateful to the staff for being so attentive and kind to me. I love Loop!

I absolutely loved this trip and all the people I met on it. I'll remember the bonds here forever. I got to explore so much of the local culture and so much of veterinary medicine. I would recommend this to any aspiring veterinarians.

Even though this was my first study abroad trip, I can confidently say that this program is truly special. I got to learn so much more about vet-med than I ever thought was possible.Our guide was so much fun!

The program was extremely educational. I feel better equipped to take on internships and future positions in my career of choice. I felt adequatly challenged by the curriculum and am excited to continue.

Loop Abroad is such an amazing place where you can learn basic clinics stuff to amazing conservation stuff with endemic animals. This is first time that I have learned things in lecture that could actually apply to my job.

Loop Abroad is an excellent program if you're interested in veterinary medicine and/or conservation. You actually learn useful knowledge and techniques. Also, you have personal/quality time in a new culture and learn to have a different perspective.

The Loop Abroad program was a great experience. The complementation of lectures and labs helped us to learn a lot about the veterinary medicine field. It also helped teach how to use it to conserve our planet and the animals that inhabit it.

I had an amazing trip. I loved Australia before I even came here and getting to work with these amazing species only made it better. I'm so happy I made the decision to do this trip. It has changed my life forever.

Loop Abroad was amazing and helped open my eyes to conservation. I recommed the program to anyone who wants to learn more about how to make a positive change in the world! Our doctor was such a massive influence.

This program made me feel more prepared for my future career as a veterinarian. The lessons were very helpful in expanding my skill set. The Loop Abroad staff made my stay so comfortable and welcoming.

I loved this program. The staff, the experiences, and the culture were life-changing and skill-expanding. I learned a lot and feel more prepared for my future professional career. Thank you so much, Loop Abroad!

I had a great time here learning and growing on this study abroad trip. I was able to expand my animal experience in this program. Additionally, I was able to grow my skills in veterinary medicine. I would recommend this program to anyone.

I loved the amount of support that you received from staff members. The were always so helpful and kind to us. I also enjoy working with the rangers, who were so patient and helpful. Overall it was life-changing.

This was the most amazing experience I've ever had. We had the absolute greatest people and staff who welcomed us all right away. I really want to come back and experience this magic all over again and again.

This program has encouraged me to pursue a career in conservation. It changed the direction of my entire life and I'm so grateful for that. I cannot recommend it enough. It is truly inspiring and educational.

I had an amazing time and I just really wish it wouldn't end. Getting to see all the animals and all the people I met were awesome. They made the study abroad trip so much better than I could've imagined.

Getting to interact with the animals while learning was so fun! It felt like the experience was heightened. Getting to meet the rangers was also just unforgettable. I can't recommend this experience enough.

I loved the activities like going into the animal enclosures. The staff were also wonderful and I could talk to them about anything! They were patient, understanding, and kind. They made this trip even better.

This was definitely a life-changing experience. I'm grateful for the deep connections I made and experiences I gained here. I would highly recommend it to anybody considering about studying abroad. Loop is the best!

This program taught me so much about not only veterinary medicine, but conservation and cultures in Australia. I made great professional connections and met lifelong friends. I won't forget this experience.

This trip has taught me more than any classroom could. The instructors and staff have been totally amazing. I feel very prepared now to share my new knowledge and apply it to my potential career back home.

The Australia program was very conservation focused. Not much hands-on typical vet experiences, but this was valuable nevertheless. I really enjoyed my time at Walkabout getting to know all the rangers and animals.

I had a beautiful experience while I was here. From the rangers, to the doctors and students, I loved learning from them. I would come back over and over again to enjoy this every day. I learned so much.

There was never a dull day! I loved every second of it and wish it never ended. I got to learn more in one trip than I would in an entire semester of classes. Everyone needs to experience this trip for themselves.

Loop Abroad is an incredible, enriching, fun, and unique experience. I learned so much from all the staff, and I truly recommend it to everyone. I learned more than I ever did in any classroom. Can't wait to do it again.

I loved being in Australia and the walkabout. I was able to learn more in two weeks than I would've learned in a semester. All of the instructors helped to create such a welcoming environment to learn in. I will forever hold these memories made and the knowledge learned.

Loop Abroad was an amazing study abroad experience. They make learning abroad so easy, fun and exciting. All the staff are so kind and awesome. I would do it again. I can't recommend signing up with them enough!

This trip has been a dream come true. As someone who has always wanted to travel to Australia, this trip has exceeded whatever expectations I had. I loved it. This trip has been nothing short of amazing!

The program allowed me to learn more about my profession and change my perspective on wildlife and conservation. I absolutely loved the staff! They were a lot of fun and made me feel welcomed and safe!

This trip has completely changed my life and has pushed me in the right direction on where I want to be and has motivated me to keep working hard. This trip will always have a special place in my heart. I loved everyone I met here and I would definitely come back again.

This experience was amazing and the things that I learned are something I would never be able to learn in a classroom. We got to handle animals every single day for two weeks which I've never done before. It was awesome learning vet techniques by the doctors.

This trip was outstanding. I loved every moment of it, without doubt, it's the most memorable trip of my life. I loved all of the animal encounters and the veterinarian always gave me great advice, support and was always super helpful.

I had a blast in Australia at the Walkabout Wildlife sanctuary! The people were amazing and so was the information. I'm so thankful I was given this opportunity and was able to come here to learn. Thanks to the teachers and people!

I loved the blood smears and animal restraint activities. Particularly because I can apply it most directly after this program. The staff were so helpful and informative. This trip has helped me learn more about my future career!

I was extremely emotional by the end of this trip because I had a life changing experience. All of the doctors on this trip inspired me in so many different ways. It made me even more excited about what is to come in my career and future and heightened my passion for travel.

My favorite activity was definitely the ranger assist. It gave us the opportunity to learn how the Walkabout helps wildlife and the chance to do hands on work! I want to thank all the staff for their continuous help and support.

The staff understood everything and made me feel good about myself. I loved the conservation activities, the animal experiences and projects and making friends, going sightseeing, learning the new culture, everything!

All the doctors were absolutely amazing. They took the time to get to know me and taught me so much. I really love how much they care about all of us and the opportunity to learn from all of them was incredible.

The doctors and staff made me feel welcomed and understood. I thought everything was clear and I enjoyed all the animal experiences and the hikes. All of the staff made my experience special, thank you!

I have loved this trip & I'm so thankful for this opportunity to learn. This trip has sparked a passion for Aussie wildlife and conservation that I hope to pursue. My favourite activity was the suture activity because I got to learn and practice skills.

How can I do this trip again and bring all my friends and colleagues from home?? I absolutely loved everything! I never expected the program to be how it was but everything was amazing from the staff to the curriculum. All of the staff were there for me every step along the way. Our support staff Hannah was so sweet and kind.

I LOVED this program. So many favorite moments - the day at Terrigal, the waterfall, all the animal encounters (meercats, wombat, flying foxees, bilby, macropods), the necropsies, the boomerag and blowdart activities, and sunset walks! Everyone made me feel heard and taken seriously whenever we asked questions.

Thank you for such an amazing experience! Both of our vets made my experience special. They were so amazing to learn from and helped me with whatever I needed. Amazing teachers and lectures too! My favorite part of the program was the handling labs, working with animals up close, and seeing the beach.

I had a great time and learned a lot on this program! I loved the trip to Terrigal and learning in such a hands-on and stress-free way at Walkabout. Also all of the technical skills labs and culture walks. I really felt like I learned so much more learning this way!

Thank you for this opportunity. I'll never forget it! All the staff were amazing but Emily really made the experience so much more for me as an instructor, guide, and friend. I wouldn't change a thing about this program - it's all perfect as it is!

I had an amazing experience! My favorite activities were the encounters with the animals and the Sommersby Falls excursion because they were so fun and hands-on. Our leaders made the learning so fun and they were were helpful whenever we needed it

This program was super fun! All of the staff were amazing. So smiley, kind, and funny. They inspired me to be a good vet and even better person. Terrigal and all the animal interactions were super fun and things I couldn't do anywhere else.

10/10 great program. My favorites were working with the reptiles, necropsies, boomerang, the hike, and the beach days. They were activities that I had never done before and I had a really fun time doing them with this group!

I loved all the animal handling and clinical care. I learned a lot that will definitely help me in the future. My favorite was all of the staff! They were so kind and eater to teach us at every opportunity.

Overall I really enjoyed everything! The things that stand out are the kangaroo social structure talk because learning that from first-hand stories was so unique and interesting. I also thought Terrigal was the perfect break during the week and I loved the walking in the bush and along the ocean! Thanks for the best 2 weeks!

Everyone was so welcoming and made the experience so great. I had an amazing time and greatly appreciate all that the Loop Abroad and Walkabout teams did for us! My favorite was the time with the rangers and getting to learn about the animals that we spent so much time with

I can't even think of a favorite part of this trip because literally everything was so much fun. All the staff was amazing, but especially our support staff who became our close friend. Our vet instructors were amazing!

Every single person on this program was absolutely amazing! Our "family meetings" at the end of each day were a great way to reflect on the day and grow closer with everyone. 10/10 on everything for this program!

I had more fun than I had expected to on this trip! Not only was it easy to open up to the people in my group but it was a fun experience overall. Meeting the different cultures, accents, and way of life was so interesting and I would definitely do it again.

Loop abroad’s Australia trip is so much fun. You get to spend the entire trip on the wildlife sanctuary learning about Australian culture and wildlife. It is truly an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone!

I loved my experience with loop abroad in Australia! The walkabout wildlife park is wonderful and amazing hosts. You will learn a lot about Australian wildlife while there. Hands on experience with actual animals/vet experience is a little lacking but that is more for the safety of the animals at the park. When I went, we also only had 1 excursion day + 2 days in Sydney, but otherwise all of our time was spent at the wildlife sanctuary. But overall it was a really amazing experience and I would definitely do it again!

Hi my name is Brianna Horn and I had the privilege of studying at Walkabout Animal Sanctuary this summer with Dr. B who is not only a wonderful veterinarian but also an incredible overall human being and was able to teach me about study strategies, public speaking skills, veterinary school advice, and so much more. The girls who were in my group became like my second family and to this day we still are in contact with one another. The living situation was extremely homey and Tas is absolutely the kindest soul you will ever meet and her cooking is truly restaurant quality. I feel so grateful that I was able to have so much hands on experience with so many different species like dingoes, bats, meerkats and so many more. My hope is to go on more loop abroad programs in the future because of how organized and enjoyable the trip is. Loop Abroad has absolutely propelled me in my per-veterinary era and hopefully one day I will come out the other end as a DVM and will be able to thank Loop for everything they have done to help me.

I had the best time in Australia with the best people and animals I’ve ever met in my life. Not only was this experience educational, but it was a BLAST! I hope I can go back soon to interact with all the wildlife, and make a difference all while travelling the globe.

The Australia loop abroad program was awesome! The main experience you get is working as a ranger on a wildlife sanctuary, so you don’t get direct vet experience with that. You also have to stay on the park the entire of the 2 weeks except for when you are scheduled to leave for excursions. But the people at walkabout are amazing and they will teach you so much about the animals that are there. It’s a very cool experience!

I had SUCH an amazing time during my program abroad in Australia. I learned so many useful and practical things that I could take home and use as a Veterinary Assistant as well as about the Australian wildlife. I made life long friends during this program and simply everything about it was amazing; I wish I could go back! I highly recommend taking a trip to the world down under!

I have never felt so inspired to keep working with animals! This trip allowed me to feel so connected with Australian wildlife all while making a difference within it. I made so many life long friends and connections through this program and I can not thank loop enough for giving me this opportunity!

This experience with Loop Abroad has been unforgettable. The administrators and staff treated us with amazing care and curated a fun and educational trip. They made the ease of traveling to a foreign country very easy and taught us so much about the country we visited. There was little for us to worry about since Loop provided us with a full itinerary including meals. Our living arrangements were amazing as well and each of us had our own space which was amazing. I would definitely recommend this program for others. I made some very good friends on this trip which made it even more memorable.

This was my first time officially traveling alone to another side of the world and to be able to learn/experience the veterinary field while doing so was just the cherry on top! I really enjoyed my time in Australia, especially because of all the friendly people I met on the way! I flew as a solo flyer and met with the program heads at a meeting point in Australia airport, which was fairly simple to find. While waiting for the rest of the 20 or so girls to land, three other veterinarians introduced themselves and they were all so friendly and inclusive! Working with them was such a blast in itself! Fast forward to the bus ride from the airport to Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga, the view was stunning and all of us were already making new friends on the way there! The park was so amazing, nothing like I’ve seen before! That’s when we met and ate lunch with our home provider, Tassin! She was such a mother role! She made sure we were all comfortable, cooked us food and made sure of any allergies or special diets, and she was an overall sweetheart! I could tell how much she cared for her park when she told us how it all began (find out for yourselves!)! Regarding our education, we started each day with breakfast around 8, before lectures started which was given by one of four veterinarians! After lectures, we were separated into groups per vet and went to learn/help m the park staff’s work like feeding procedures, cleaning leaf litter, or cleaning the enclosures! We got to meet all the park animals and learned about their history while tending to them! We always made it back for lunch where Tassin makes ahead of time because she’s quite the busy bee! After lunch we would then venture out into groups again or as a whole, depending on what we are doing, and continue our learning! We had labs, field work, handling, feeding, and surgeries! All our activities were timelined and posted on around the house which was super helpful. We had a day trip to Terrigal for a nice break from all the hard work then on the last weekend, we were in Sydney! Learning about the Australian native animals was already so interesting but seeing them in person and connecting with them, it was a whole new experience! I cannot express how fortunate I felt to be able to be apart of such a wholesome program and I can’t thank them enough for it!

This program was amazing. I learned so much about so many different animals, some, I didn't even know existed. The employees were adimate about making sure we were safe, but that also we were learning and having fun doing it. They were also so respectful towards the aboriginal people that use to roam the land before, making sure we were educated and why the land was so important. We also had a small classroom session where we learned about the land, plants, trees and how they helped in medicine. I feel so grateful to have gone and learned so much, Australia was truly one of a kind!

Wow. Australia really is so much different and so great! You learn so much about animals that you think you know about but really you go so much deeper. I learned so much just about kangaroos that I couldn't believe some of the facts I was learning was true. Living in the Australian bush was just so relaxing too, you can look up and see the Milky Way. If I have the opportunity to go back, I will in a heart beat.

My experience on the Loop Abroad 2 week Australia trip was nothing less than a dream come true! The trip was extremely safe, overwhelmingly fun, and tremendously educational. I received tons of knowledge about Australian wildlife through both lectures and hands on experience. I had the opportunity to handle and nurture animals that would be hard access come by in America. Along with the education, we also had an equal amount of fun through excursions and day trips in the city. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is considering veterinary, biology, or conservation professions!

As someone who had never traveled outside of the United States before this trip, and had some fears and anxiety going into this, I can honestly say that all of the staff made it very easy and not as scary as I thought it would be. I had the best time on this trip! I learned so much about Australian culture and wildlife. I also learned a lot just from the veterinarians that were there with the group. They shared some amazing stories about some of the cases they had seen as well as how they made it to be so successful in their careers. Working with all of the animals had to be the best part. Learning how to care for each one at the park and then learning how to properly feed them and handle them, it was all amazing! I love the hands-on opportunities that this program has to offer, and I definitely want to go on another trip.

I was so nervous going into the start of this program. I wasn't sure what to expect because I didn't know any of the other students and had never been abroad before. I have always dreamed of going to Australia and Loop Abroad made this dream a reality (at an affordable price) and allowed me to gain valuable experiences and advice to prepare me for veterinary school. This experience allowed me to go out of my comfort zone and meet some amazing people that allowed me to make memories that I will forever cherish. Loop Abroad, the veterinarians, the other students, and everyone involved in this program really made me feel at home. I was sad to leave when that day came. Every day was a new adventure, a new animal, and a new experience. I learned a lot and really enjoyed overall this entire experience.

This was my first vet program abroad and i could not have wished for anything better! it was truly an amazing experience to have gone to Australia for two weeks and learning about Australian wildlife and culture! being able to share this experience with 20 other girls who are in the similar paths made it even better! along with the four vets that accompanied us and taught us all the useful information during lecture and activities! our keeper, tassin, and ranger monika were so helpful in everything they did to help us treat Australian wildlife with the upmost care and love! i really saw how much they put their heart into caring for all the wildlife in the park and their love for their culture! we all still communicate with each other and i hope to keep in contact with everyone as well!!

This trip was such a great time! I learned things I had never though about before and got to meet a wide variety of Australian wildlife. Talking with the park ranger and zoo vets helped me understand a lot about their daily life and realize potential careers I could have in the future.

I had a wonderful time during my 2 week adventure in Australia with Loop Abroad. The veterinarians were so helpful and excited to teach us. They provided great insight on what it is like to be a wildlife/zoo veterinarian. We also gained a lot of hands on experience, such as physical exams and proper handling. I met amazing friends on this trip, and we had so much fun exploring Sydney together and seeing iconic sights, such as the Opera House. Loop Abroad makes sure to balance work and play, which is the thing I love most about the program. I would recommend this program to anyone!

I had an amazing time in Australia with Loop Abroad. I learned so much, not only about Australian animals, but about veterinary medicine and conservation in general. The staff from Loop and Walkabout Wildlife Park were amazing guides and extremely knowledgable, and I formed relationships that I’m sure will be helpful in my career as a veterinarian. The behind-the-scenes tour at the Taronga Zoo was especially insightful and unlike any experience at a zoo I’d had before. I would highly recommend this program not only to pre-veterinary students but to any student interested in conservation and wildlife.

This was an amazing experience for me, the program exposes you to so many exotic animals that you learn about and help care for them each day you are there. They have experienced vets working with you every day as well as making the experience and knowledge you are gaining even better. They also plan many cultural learning experiences as well as trips ot explore the country you are in thus not limiting your trip to just vet work.

This trip was the experience of a life time and really allowed me to use the veterinary skills I had already learned as well as learn new ones. Although I am not planning to into exotic veterinary medicine it was still fascinating to learn so much about Australia’s wonderful animals. The staff also made time to learn about animals we may see everyday such as rabbits and goats which was extremely interesting to me as I want to be a mixed animal practitioner. I also enjoyed learning about the native plants and culture.

For my first study abroad I was happy how well the program turned out! I got to live amongst the kangaroos, wander Australia’s bush while also learning the aboriginal’s culture which was fascinating, but the best part is being able to learn from highly knowledgeable veterinarians about conservation and care of Australia’s wildlife. It was an amazing experience, where I was able to meet people who had the same passion. It was an forgettable trip!

Australia with loop abroad was such a great experience! It was so much fun seeing kangaroos hanging out everywhere and being able to learn about them. We even got to shadow some vets at a nearby zoo gaining invaluable knowledge you can’t get just anywhere. Would definitely go back!

Loop Abroad does an amazing job at balancing classroom style learning, hands on experience, and fun! You are sure to leave with lifelong memories, new knowledge, and friends. Loop Abroad’s two week college veterinary program in Australia was one of the best two weeks of my life! This program puts you face to face with incredible animals like koalas, kangaroos, flying foxes, pythons, and so many more you’ve never heard about before. While you’re having the time of your life in a new and exciting country, you’re also gaining hands on experience and knowledge that will last you a lifetime. If animals and traveling are your passion, Loop Abroad is the program for you.