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Veterinary Assistant

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Explore the mesmerizing natural wonders of Costa Rica

Highlights

  • Meet other interns and volunteers from around the world.
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Explore the mesmerizing natural wonders of Costa Rica
  • Add experience to your resume
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    50+

    About the program

    Further your career with an internship as veterinarian assistant.

    The veterinary internship program places vet students in clinics where they can assist veterinary doctors and technicians. Interns can work with animals by assisting doctors in medical procedures, feeding, bathing, brushing, obedience training, administering medicine, cleaning cages, animal ...

    About the program

    The veterinary internship program places vet students in clinics where they can assist veterinary doctors and technicians. Interns can work with animals by assisting doctors in medical procedures, feeding, bathing, brushing, obedience training, administering medicine, cleaning cages, animal rehabilitation. Depending on experience, interns can help in vaccinations, surgeries, and diagnosis. Interns enrolled or that completed a degree related to animal care are preferred. Basic Spanish knowledge is preferred.

    Possible tasks:

    • Assisting in small clinical procedures.
    • Preparing and sterilizing medical equipment.
    • Helping take notes and take data from animals.
    • Helping take samples from animals.
    • Administrative work.
    • Bathing and cleaning animals.
    • Shadowing doctors as needed.

    Availability: Year-long.
    Program Duration: 4-24 weeks
    Location: San Ramon de Alajuela.
    Schedule: Schedule changes depending on workload but it is typically from 8am - 3pm. Monday-Friday

    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am: walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Typical day

    • 7 am : breakfast with host family
    • 7:30 am: walk to project
    • 8am : meet with project staff to oversee daily tasks
    • 1pm: lunch time
    • 4pm: Project work time ends
    • 7 pm: Dinner with host family

    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to various places like la Fortuna or Monteverde. Also many hikes are available around San Ramon.
    Gyms and various sporting centers are also available.

    Free-time activities

    San Ramon is centrally located to various places like la Fortuna or Monteverde. Also many hikes are available around San Ramon.
    Gyms and various sporting centers are also available.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at University level

    Required Documents

    CV, proof of academic training, Travel health insurance and copy of passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Must have experience in animal care of be studying veterinary sciences

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 08:00 - 16:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Host family , in private room with two meals per day
    • Participation in cultural activities.
    • On call support throughout the service.
    • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
    • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
    • Welcome at airport with transport.
    • Certificate of program completion.

    Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Airport pickup is provided

    Accommodation

    Host family, in private room with two meals per day.

    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast and Dinner.

    Vegetarian diets can be accommodated.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Arrival days are every Sunday except the last two Sundays of December.

    Orientation is held on Mondays.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $236 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    Location

    Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > San Antonio

    Meet your project coordinator

    Diego
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    Spoken languages: English, Spanish
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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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