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Veterinary Internship in Portugal

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Join a team of passionate vets and veterinary nurses to support neglected, abandoned, or vulnerable animals. As a veterinary intern, you’ll spend your time caring for the animals at the sanctuary, enabling them to have happy, healthy lives. With over 100 animals across ten different species, your work will be varied, interesting, and dynamic. You’ll have a range of tasks to do, from diagnosing ...

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Program Highlights

Give medical support to improve the lives of vulnerable animals

Develop your skills in veterinary practices to help further your career

Work with compassionate, like-minded people on shared projects

Nurture positive relationships with animals at the sanctuary

Live in a beautiful, tranquil setting in the Portuguese forest surrounded by native species of flora and fauna

Quick Details

Locations
  • Lisbon, Portugal
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2023Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Centers
  • Conservation
  • Social Work
  • Veterinary Science
Guidelines:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Awards

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

1

SOS Animal Sanctuary

by: SydneyProgram: Veterinary Internship in Portugal
10

I loved being at the sanctuary and being able to help with all the animals. I had a lot of fun during my time there and was able to do/see a lot. It was a great opportunity to learn about Portugal and Portuguese culture while also being able to further my experience in the animal/veterinary field!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lisbon, Portugal

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2023

Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Intern Duration:

    Age Requirement

    Age Requirement Varies

    Guidelines

    • Albanian
    • American
    • Andorran
    • Antarctica

    Cost per week

    $300-600

    Program Cost Includes

    • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
    • Wifi Costs
    • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
    • In-Country Orientation

    Accommodation Options

    • Apartment/Flat

    Qualifications & Experience

    Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Resume
    • Online Application

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