Veterinary Internship Abroad
Apply the skills you are learning or have learned during your studies to real clinical cases, helping to protect abandoned and mistreated animals.
The program is open to both current veterinary students and licensed veterinarians. Interns will assist two non-profits with active clinics, contributing to a significant positive impact on the local community.
Daily Tasks: Interns will engage in a variety of tasks designed to provide a comprehensive experience and contribute to the success of the project.
- Monitoring and discussing clinical cases
- Supporting and observing consultations
- Assisting in soft tissue surgeries
- Supporting treatments (e.g., blood collection, bandaging, fluid therapy)
Learning outcomes:
1. Develop clinical case management skills by monitoring, assessing, and discussing real veterinary cases to strengthen diagnostic and decision-making abilities.
2.Gain hands-on experience in veterinary consultations by supporting and observing real cases, applying clinical knowledge while learning to interact with both animals and their owners.
3.Assist in soft tissue surgeries to develop practical skills in surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and post-operative care, building confidence and competence in veterinary surgery.
4.Support treatments like blood collection, bandaging, and fluid therapy to build a solid foundation in administering and managing veterinary care.
5.Contribute to the care of abandoned and mistreated animals while gaining valuable insight into the ethical responsibilities of veterinary practice in non-profit settings.
6.Gain cross-cultural experience in veterinary practice by working with local or international non-profits, learning how approaches vary across cultural and socio-economic contexts and preparing for a globally diverse veterinary career.
Ready to Help?
Included
- Airport pickup on Sundays, straight to your accommodation
- Stay in a socially or environmentally impactful hostel—female, male, or mixed dorms
- Access to a common room and free Wi-Fi!
- Two meals a day (breakfast and lunch)—veggie, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available upon request
- Orientation on arrival: culture, volunteering, program details, and safety
- We’ll hook you up with an impactful non-profit project and handle the coordination
- Guided city tour with top tips for exploring
- Ongoing support throughout your stay
- 24/7 emergency support, just in case
Can I cook in the accommodation?+
Yes, the hostel has an eqquiped kitchen where you can cook yourself with the only condition of cleaning everything used afterwards.
Do I need to speak the local language?+
No, you don't need to have any previous skills in the local language! All of our programs are run entirely in English and our guides and staff are all comfortable speaking English as well. However, we always encourage our participants to get acquainted with some of the most basic terms and expressions, as even just a simple "Good morning!" in the local language can be a great icebreaker to start interacting with the locals! There are also language lessons available for volunteers that can be booked before or upon arrival.
How much money should I bring to my program?+
Once you've booked your program, be sure to reach out to your local coordinator to get the scoop on the cost of living in your destination—it can differ quite a bit! And don't forget to budget for public transportation, emergencies, airport drop-off, snacks, fun activities, and a bit of local shopping. Happy planning!
In case of need, how do I get health care?+
All volunteers must arrive with private health insurance that covers the costs of any health service that may arise in their program destination.
With this insurance you can be treated at any private or public medical center. The medical expenses will be paid by you and when you return to your country you will have to present all the invoices to your insurance so don't forget to budget medical emergencies.
In the case of European volunteers, to facilitate the process, it is advisable to come with your European Health Card.
What is the accommodation like? Could I stay in a private room?+
Depending on the program, in most cases, you will stay along with the other volunteers in dormitory-style rooms. Private rooms may be available at your accommodation as well for an extra cost.
What is the minimum age to participate in this program? 18+
The minimum age to participate in this program is 18 years.
Will I have time for some sight-seeing as well?+
Of course! We want you to really get to know your natural and cultural surroundings and will provide you with useful tips and tricks that will help you discover the location of your stay like a local.
Your shifts will generally last between 3 and 5 hours per day and will take place either in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening, which will leave you with plenty of free time to go explore, take a stroll around your surroundings, catch the most important sites, interact with the locals or simply go and relax! And of course, you will have your weekends off as well!
