GoAbroad

Australia Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine

Inquire Here
$4,695Program Costs
VerifiedProvider
4.8 / 5Overall Rating
95Reviews
2009Year established

Program Overview

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.

Ready to dive deeper into this program?

Jump to the full breakdown of dates, costs, eligibility, and more.

See program details

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.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
International Airfare
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Sydney, Australia

Fields & Subjects

  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Animal Science

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-25

Starts At

  • 4 weeks: $4,695

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about Loop Abroad

4.8
95 reviews

Rating breakdown

5
81
4
14
3
0
2
0
1
0

Top categories

Health & Safety
4.9
Academics
4.9
Cultural Immersion
4.9
Community
4.9
Program Administration
4.9
Living Situation
4.9

Participated in this program? Share your experience now.

Review this Program

Showing 1-20 of 95 reviews

Tillie FultonJuly 2025

One of a kind trip.

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.

Tabitha RosarioJuly 2025

Truly remarkable.

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!

Harri PatrickJuly 2025

Great way to learn about culture.

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.

Sallie LesterJuly 2025

Such an amazing experience.

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!

Rhea BurkeJuly 2025

Would recommend to anyone.

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.

Ann SampsonJuly 2025

Grew more confident.

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.

Ayesha WalshJune 2025

They deeply cared for us.

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!

Dulcie ChavezJune 2025

I'll never forget the lessons!

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.

Daisie BirdJune 2025

Expectations blown out of the water.

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.

Mariah BoydMay 2025

So much fun!

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!

Teresa FosterMay 2025

Completely changed my perspective.

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!

Zain RobbinsMay 2025

Loved our vets.

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!

Kate KnappMay 2025

Truly amazing.

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.

Lili LeeMay 2025

Staff was super nice!

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!

Nate DanielMay 2025

Like having a big sister.

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.

Ollie GilesMay 2025

I can do anything.

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.

Effie RothAugust 2024

Great experience

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.

Patricia BurnsAugust 2024

I'll never be able to replicate

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.

Leyla CarpenterAugust 2024

Overwhelmingly wonderful

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!

Lenny RangelJuly 2024

Loved this trip

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.

Inquire

Inquire about this program

Have a question? Send us a message and the program team will get back to you.

Step 1 of 4Timing

When do you want to travel?

Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Program Study Abroad in Australia 2026
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Notable Mention
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Study Abroad
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study Abroad
Top Rated Study Abroad Organization 2022
Innovation in Online Programming 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
Forum on Education Abroad
GoAbroad Top Study Abroad Program 2018

Related Programs

Browse programs you might like

Listing Photo
CIEE College Study Abroad logo

CIEE College Study Abroad

No reviews yet

CIEE Open Campus Block in Sydney

Your Open Campus Block program in Sydney lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses ...

Granada
AIFS Abroad logo

AIFS Abroad

4.44

25 reviews

Study Abroad and Discover the World with AIFS!

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowle...

Surfing the Gold Coast
WorldStrides logo

WorldStrides

4.83

125 reviews

Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia with WorldStrides

Experience Australia’s Gold Coast, a world-famous destination where surf beaches, lush rainforests, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle create an unf...

Have more questions?

We're here to help!

The GoAbroad team is here to support you as you choose the best program for you, and Loop Abroad is also happy to answer any questions you have.

Trusted by millions of travelers worldwide since 1997