Experience your future at Veterinary Academy

Earn up to 80 veterinary hours while exploring conservation, veterinary medicine, and zoology through hands-on learning with leading conservationists and teaching veterinarians who'll give you a firsthand look at careers dedicated to animal care.

 

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Sloths, elephants, and horses, oh my!

Forget boring summer camps! Veterinary Academy programs offer endless possibilities to explore. You can care for stray dogs and contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in Costa Rica, connect with the public about the importance of habitat preservation at the Texas Zoo, or live amongst the kangaroos in Australia. Where in the world will your passion for animals take you?

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High School Programs

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Veterinary Academy: Costa Rica

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.

2026 Dates & Tuition
June 21-July 4
July 19-August 1
$7,199
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Veterinary Academy: Australian Wildlife

Australia
14 days | 80 veterinary hours

Embark on a two-week adventure Down Under at Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, and hundreds of other Australian species while learning zoo veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation from expert veterinarians.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 26-August 8$7,199
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Veterinary Academy: Horses & Large Animals

New York
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Spend a week at a working equine hospital and veterinary clinic, where you’ll help prepare horses for surgery, learn how to bandage and suture wounds, and study the anatomy of horses and large animals. In addition to learning at the hospital, you’ll spend time working with horses at equine rescues.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 5-11
July 12-18
$4,999
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Veterinary Academy: Zoo Medicine

Massachusetts
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.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 12-18
July 19-25
$4,799
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Veterinary Academy: Horses & Large Animals

Arizona
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Live your equine veterinary dreams at Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary in Arizona. Work with rescued horses and large animals, master equine medicine techniques, and earn veterinary hours while learning from professional veterinarians specializing in equine and large animal care.

2026 Dates & Tuition
June 28-July 4$3,799
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Veterinary Academy: Zoo Medicine

Texas
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.

2026 Dates & Tuition
June 21-27
June 28-July 4
$4,599
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Veterinary Academy: Marine Biology

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.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 19-25$3,799

Middle School Programs

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Future Vet: Zoo Medicine

Washington, D.C.
7 days | 25 veterinary hours

Students will learn from teaching veterinarians about animal anatomy, canine first aid, and the ins-and-outs of veterinary school. They’ll also spend two half-days exploring a local Washington, D.C. zoo to learn more about animal enrichment and enclosure design.

2026 Dates & Tuition
Residential Program
June 21-27
June 28-July 4
$3,999
Day Program
June 22-27
June 29-July 4
$3,499
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Future Vet: Zoo Medicine

Texas
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Students will 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. They’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and seasoned zoo professionals as they’ll experience firsthand daily moments in a working veterinarian’s life.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 5-11$3,999
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Future Vet: Zoo Medicine

Massachusetts
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Students will 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. They’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and zookeepers about designing enclosures and animal enrichment activities.

2026 Dates & Tuition
July 5-11$4,799
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Future Vet: Horses & Large Animals

New York
7 days | 40 veterinary hours

Students will spend a week at a working equine hospital and veterinary clinic, where they’ll help prepare horses for surgery, learn how to bandage and suture wounds, and study the anatomy of horses and large animals. In addition to learning at the hospital, they’ll spend time working with horses at equine rescues.

2026 Dates & Tuition
June 28-July 4$4,999
All programs have very limited availability. Financing options are available.

2026 Sample Itinerary

What's Included?

  • All curriculum and instruction
  • Program activities
  • Site visits and events
  • Overnight housing
  • Program materials
  • Local transportation during program
  • Certificate of completion
  • The cost of two college credits
    (high school programs only)

Why Veterinary Academy?

Hear directly from Veterinary Academy alumni about what they now know after attending the program and how it has helped inspire them to pursue their passion.

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Loop Abroad, recognized by GoAbroad as the top rated study abroad provider of 2024

About Loop Abroad, our partner in Veterinary Medicine

Loop Abroad is the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation, with thousands of alumni at university and vet school campuses across the U.S. Their programs help students experience diverse veterinary careers firsthand. With an international team of expert wildlife and zoo veterinarians, Loop Abroad helps empower students to pursue the animal science careers of their dreams.

Loop Abroad was recognized by GoAbroad as the top rated study abroad provider of 2024.

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