Study Abroad Programs in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Known affectionately in our office as “dogs and dolphins”, this program offers the best of both worlds! Maximize your two weeks in Costa Rica by combining small animal medicine and marine research; you can build your professional résumé while exploring the country, from the jungle to the city to the coast. This program puts you alongside veterinarians and researchers whose job is to guide so you can learn and practice new skills while helping animals in need. Work in a dog shelter or a dog clinic and learn clinical skills including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, and assisting in spay and neuter surgeries. Spend one week living at a dolphin research facility learning by doing boat-based and lab research on dolphin health and behavior. Your program will also include fun exploration and cultural activities, including zip-lining and touring beautiful natural sites.