Costa Rica Veterinary Experience
Costa Rica
14 days | 80 veterinary hours
Experience the best of both worlds as you go behind-the-scenes at a stray dog clinic, practicing diagnostic testing and clinical lab rotations, and immerse yourself in the world of wildlife conservation as you shadow veterinarians rehabilitating animals that have been victims of wildlife trafficking.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| June 15-28 | $6,999 |
Florida Reef Experience
Florida
7 days | 30 research hours
Spend your summer working with The Reef Institute in Palm Beach as they assist in ongoing research and restoration efforts to preserve coral reefs and marine wildlife in Florida. You’ll practice valuable data collection and laboratory research skills like coral tagging and fish identification as you contribute to the conservation of a vulnerable ecosystem.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| July 27-August 2 | $3,599 |
Elephant Sanctuary & Dog Rescue
Thailand
14 days | 60 veterinary hours
Now’s your chance to enjoy the best of both worlds. You’ll spend one full week practicing your clinical skills at a pet clinic in Chiang Mai. After that, you’ll head to the Elephant Nature Park, home to over 80 elephants rescued from inhumane working conditions, for a week of learning about and caring for these gentle giants.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| July 27-August 9 | $6,999 |
Horse & Large Animal Medicine
New York
7 days | 40 veterinary hours
The Veterinary Academy Horse and Large Animal program will take you behind-the-scenes at a horse hospital to show you the ins and outs of what it takes to be a horse veterinarian. Through a combination of lectures, labs, veterinary shadowing, and hands-on activities, you’ll get to see what it takes to be a horse vet and learn more about caring for these animals.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| July 6-12 July 13-19 | $4,699 |
Zoo Medicine & Management in Massachusetts
The Capron Park Zoo
7 days | 40 veterinary hours
Now’s your chance to go behind the scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the Red Kangaroo to the White Lion. You’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and zookeepers about designing enclosures and animal enrichment activities.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| July 13-19 July 20-26 | $4,699 |
Zoo Medicine & Management in Texas
The Texas Zoo
7 days | 40 veterinary hours
Now’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the American Alligator to the Two-toed Sloth. Learn from teaching veterinarians and seasoned zoo professionals as you experience firsthand daily moments in a working veterinarian’s life. Available for high school and middle school aged students.
| 2025 Dates & Tuition | |
|---|---|
| June 15-21 June 22-28 | $4,599 |
