Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Veterinary & Animal Care Internship in Peru.

Assist vet clinics and dog shelters in Cuzco with general animal care and activities, helping with surgeries and treatments, and evaluating sick or injured animals. A perfect internship for animal lovers, working alongside experienced local staff.

All program participants are hosted in various homestay accommodations, which are usually located approximately 20 minutes walk to the central office (which is located just off the Plaza De Armas). In some cases, accommodation may be located closer to the internship placement than the central office for convenience. If so, then the central office may be about 20 minutes away via public bus.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for students at an undergraduate degree level in a related field, such as biology, animal sciences, veterinary sciences, etc. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

Interns must confidently speak Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Interns get the benefit of helping on multiple placements, doubling the learning experience and getting to see different animal care environments. Interns can help in both dog shelters and in vet clinics during the week.

In dog shelters, interns help local staff with all manner of care for abandoned dogs. The ultimate objective of the shelter is to help dogs to become happy, healthy and sociable, and able to be adopted into new homes. This can mean assisting with medical and recovery programs for sick or injured dogs, playing games, walking and washing the dogs or helping with shelter cleaning and maintenance. Time at the shelter requires compassion for animal care and the willingness to get dirty!

When interning at vet clinics, interns shadow qualified local vets, observing treatments with a range of animals and assisting where it’s appropriate. Interns can learn how to use medical instruments and develop recovery programs together with your supervisor. Duties will depend on the treatment requirements, but interns can assist with general consultations, injury rehabilitation, diagnoses, and surgeries. Interns wanting more hands-on veterinarian tasks must have relevant animal care training and experience.

Interns can also assist with health or sterilization campaigns, including helping with marketing and fundraising efforts that allow them to help as many animals as possible.

Interns don’t necessarily need to have a high level of animal care experience, since your duties will reflect your expertise. One of the most important attributes an intern can bring to this experience is a high level of passion and care for animals. Please state the details of any relevant prior experience on your application. You are required to have basic Spanish language skills.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Peru programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.