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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 ...
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 unwell animals, giving physical exams, administering injections, treating wounds, as well as offering guidance and advice for possible treatments. If an animal needs surgeries or has more complex problems, you may accompany and monitor it at the central clinic in Lisbon.
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
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Quick Details
- Lisbon, Portugal
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Community Centers
- Conservation
- Social Work
- Veterinary Science
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
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SOS Animal Sanctuary
by: SydneyProgram: Veterinary Internship in PortugalI 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
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
Cost per week
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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