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
- Pick-up at the airport
- Stay in a socially impactful house
- Access to a common room and free Wi-Fi!
- Three or Two meals a day (depends on the location)– veggie and vegan options available upon request,
- Orientation on arrival: culture, program details, and safety
- Guided city tour and local tips
- We’ll hook you up with an impactful non-profit project and handle the coordination
- Ongoing support and regular meetings with ImpacTrip staff
- Certificate at the end of the internship
- 24/7 emergency support, just in case
