Learn and practice clinical skills at the Dog Rescue Clinic and spend a week volunteering with rescued elephants

This is Loop Abroad’s Signature Program! Since 2014, this program has served over one thousand students and with an overall 9.71/10 on GoAbroad.

It is our #1 most popular program anywhere in the world and is perfect for both new and experienced travelers.

This College Pre-Veterinary Service two-week program puts you alongside a veterinarian whose job is to teach you so you can learn and practice new skills while helping animals in need. Work in 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 an elephant sanctuary learning about and caring for rescued elephants. Evenings and weekends are filled with fun activities such as zip-lining and exploring street markets.


Who It’s For

This College Pre-Veterinary Service program is designed for university-aged students who are interested in becoming veterinarians or working professionally with animals. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Most are 18 to 25, but we also accept full-time undergraduates over 25. There are no pre-requisites for this program. You do not need to be in school currently to apply. Individuals of any nationality may apply.

Applicants should be comfortable working with animals and getting their hands, and everything else, dirty. This program can accommodate a maximum of 12 participants per group.

Highlights
• Live for one week at the Elephant Nature Park
• Study and care for rescued elephants, including elephant vet rounds 
• Assist in dog spay and neuter surgeries
• Learn and practice small animal clinical skills
• Discover what it’s like to be a vet in the tropics