Veterinary & Equine Veterinary Internships Abroad
Hands-On Veterinary Internship Programs
A veterinary internship abroad is perfect for any pre-vet student or anybody interested in a more hands-on experience abroad. Candidates can participate in international internships at Veterinary Hospitals, the Zoo, and local Animal Shelters, or for non-profits fighting to preserve and educate about certain species. Don’t forget to start applying for an internship now. Placements are currently available at all of our locations.
Want to travel and work with animals?
Veterinary internships for international students are available in almost all of our city programs: candidates intern at City Zoos in Uruguay, Animal Shelters in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville; the Madrid Zoo Aquarium; Small Animal Clinics in Mexico; tagging and rehabilitating injured marine Turtles in Uruguay; working with street animals in a modern, fully equipped Animal Clinica in Quito, Ecuador. Across all cities, we can place in local non-profits that fight to preserve and educate the public about animal rights and more.
We’ve got Veterinary and Equine Internships for you
We also have a NEW program in Quito, Ecuador for those interested in equine veterinary internships abroad! Shadow a traveling equine veterinarian and do everything he does: from vaccinations to dental work to emergency surgeries. Interns will work side by side with the veterinarian in his clinic to take care of the animals that come in. Candidates have the chance to work directly with the animals and learn how to examine animals, give vitamin injections, give medicine, give parasite medicine, assist in smaller surgeries, clean wounds, do checkups, etc.
As the veterinarian also travels from time to time, interns will have the chance to join, for example, an animal rescue center or animal shelter to do checkups, parasite control, medicate, and give vitamin injections to domestic wildlife.
Spots fill up fast in all locations, so apply early to secure your internship!
Specifically in Summer and in Scotland only – Veterinary Clinic / Hospital work
This six week veterinary internship is rigorous and usually only accepts 2 – 4 people each summer. Candidates participate in the care of healthy, sick or injured animals, and can include 24-hour ER work. Observe in operating theatres, and state of the art laboratories, both orthopedic and major and minor surgeries and learn surgical procedures used on dogs, cats and some exotics. These may include the removal of tumors and the use of ultrasound, endoscopy and radiology.
Work assignments are usually four – five days per week about seven hours per day. Expect to use public transportation to get to and from you’re the Adelante Abroad housing in downtown Edinburgh to the Clinic / Hospital. Accepted candidates will gain an international perspective on operations and animal care, with good access to the Scottish team of vet surgeons and vet nurses.
Veterinary & Equine Veterinary Internship Locations
Every Adelante Abroad Internship Program Includes
AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are the cheapest you’ll find, period.
CENTRALIZED ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoy your own private room in a shared apartment within the city center.
CONTRACTED INTERNSHIP
For the Intern Abroad programs, receive a signed contract from the host company abroad.
CUSTOMIZED SERVICE
We have a plethora of experience building independent programs for our candidates.
GUIDED REFLECTION EXERCISES
Often overlooked is how to help students quantify the many new skills acquired abroad.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
For the Intern Abroad program, nearly every candidate who has ever needed to receive credit for this program has done so.
How the Application Process Works
1. Apply Online
2. Get On the Calendar
3. Interview
4. Interview Results
5. Confirmation
6. Pre-Departure
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Hear From Adelante Abroad Candidates
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“I am having a wonderful time in Scotland and have thoroughly enjoyed these past few weeks! … I am currently heading to the research institute and I am also have a great time there! There are so many new things and animals I have seen and this experience is truly like no other! Thank you so much for everything!”
Veterinary Internship FAQs
How long is a veterinary internship abroad?
We have 2 types of veterinary programs. One is an Observation and Research Veterinary program in Scotland and is only offered in Summer for 5 weeks. This is an intensive program where students will work with veterinary professionals for 40 hours a week. The other vet programs we offer are Veterinary internships in Spanish speaking countries where you can get hands on experience and improve your resume during a 2 month or longer program.
How can I get a veterinary internship abroad?
Getting a veterinary internship abroad is easy and straight forward. All you need to do is apply for a vet internships with our free online application and get on our calendar for your initial phone or video chat with our program director. You will send us a resume with past veterinary experience and we will review your application and resume with you. Once you are accepted into our international programs, we will begin our search for a company that matches the veterinary sector.
Should I do a veterinary internship abroad?
Absolutely! The past interns who have completed a veterinary program with us get experience that they don’t get anywhere else. These past candidates go on to apply for vet school or other animal related careers and easily improve their resume with the experience they had abroad.
Are the veterinary internships paid ?
No, all of our internships are unpaid as we are not an employment agency and to comply with in country labor laws. We place students with an internship that matches their interests and for them to get experience working in an international setting.
what do you do in a veterinary internship ?
Veterinary Internships with Adelante Abroad are very rewarding. There are different tasks that each student is given based on their placement and time they are abroad. Some of the veterinary work given to interns in the past include assisting with surgeries, caring for animals who stay overnight int he clinics, and experience working directly with or shadowing veterinary doctors.
when do veterinary internships start?
Our veterinary internships start the first Monday of every month in each Spanish speaking country. We have rolling start dates so interns can begin an internship that matches their timeline. Over summer we have a 5 week placement in Scotland where students dive into rigorous veterinary work and really make an impact to improve their resume. This 5 week program has a limited number of placements, and usually starts at the end of May or beginning of June, so we recommend to apply as soon as possible. Whether you are starting your program during the summer or taking a semester off in the fall, we have program placements for you.
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