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Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine
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Veterinary Service: Australia is available as both a high school program (ages 14-18) and a college and young adult program (ages 18-25). This amazing opportunity takes place outside of Sydney, in Calga Springs, where you will live at a ZAA-accredited wildlife sanctuary for two weeks. Your group will be led by a team of veterinarians who help oversee all activities and teach you all about Australian animals. From kangaroos and koalas to frogmouths and pythons, this sanctuary has pretty much any Australian animal you can dream of (except for a platypus). You will get hands-on while learning about marsupials, mammals, birds, and reptiles as well as helping with their upkeep, enrichment, and medical needs. You will work alongside veterinarians and the park staff each day. On weekends, we will head to Sydney for fun activities, including a trip to the Sydney Opera House and some famous beaches. We will also have a behind-the-scenes visit to the veterinary world of the famous Taronga Zoo. An additional adventure week can be added to explore Australia more. College credit and financial aid are available.
Veterinary Service: Australia is available as both a high school program (ages 14-18) and a college and young adult program (ages 18-25). This amazing opportunity takes place outside of Sydney, in Calga Springs, where you will live at a ZAA-accredited wildlife sanctuary for two weeks. Your group will be led by a team of veterinarians who help oversee all activities and teach you all about Australian animals. From kangaroos and koalas to frogmouths and pythons, this sanctuary has pretty much any Australian animal you can dream of (except for a platypus). You will get hands-on while learning about marsupials, mammals, birds, and reptiles as well as helping with their upkeep, enrichment, and medical needs. You will work alongside veterinarians and the park staff each day. On weekends, we will head to Sydney for fun activities, including a trip to the Sydney Opera House and some famous beaches. We will also have a behind-the-scenes visit to the veterinary world of the famous Taronga Zoo. An additional adventure week can be added to explore Australia more. College credit and financial aid are available.
Program Highlights
Assist in health rounds, including helping to treat kangaroos and koalas.
Examine and medically assess possums, echidnas, pythons, and bandicoots.
Perform enrichments for flying foxes, dingoes, frogmouths, and emus.
Perform veterinary lab work, such as marsupial necropsies, supervised by your team of veterinarians.
Visit Sydney including the Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour, beaches, and the Taronga Zoo.
Quick Details
- Sydney, Australia
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Total Reviews
One of a kind trip.
July 26, 2025by: Tillie FultonThis 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.
Truly remarkable.
July 26, 2025by: Tabitha RosarioI 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!
Great way to learn about culture.
July 26, 2025by: Harri PatrickThis 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.
Such an amazing experience.
July 26, 2025by: Sallie LesterThis 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!
Would recommend to anyone.
July 26, 2025by: Rhea BurkeLoop 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.
Grew more confident.
July 12, 2025by: Ann SampsonThis 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.
They deeply cared for us.
June 14, 2025by: Ayesha WalshThe 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!
I'll never forget the lessons!
June 14, 2025by: Dulcie ChavezThe 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.
Expectations blown out of the water.
June 14, 2025by: Daisie BirdThis 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.
So much fun!
May 31, 2025by: Mariah BoydLoop 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!
Completely changed my perspective.
May 31, 2025by: Teresa FosterThis 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!
Loved our vets.
May 31, 2025by: Zain RobbinsThis 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!
Truly amazing.
May 31, 2025by: Kate KnappThis 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.
Staff was super nice!
May 31, 2025by: Lili LeeThis 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!
Like having a big sister.
May 31, 2025by: Nate DanielI 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.
I can do anything.
May 31, 2025by: Ollie GilesThis 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.
Great experience
August 06, 2024by: Effie RothThis 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.
I'll never be able to replicate
August 06, 2024by: Patricia BurnsOne 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.
Overwhelmingly wonderful
August 06, 2024by: Leyla CarpenterBest 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!
Loved this trip
July 17, 2024by: Lenny RangelI 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.
Program Details
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Locations
- Sydney, Australia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $4,695
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- International Airfare
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
Refund Policy
Partial Refund
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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