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Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center
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The two-week Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center program is based at a wildlife rescue center that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals who are victims of wildlife trafficking, human-animal conflict, or otherwise need care. In addition to learning about the animals of Costa Rica and their conservation and care in the sanctuary and veterinary clinic, you’ll also explor...
The two-week Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue Center program is based at a wildlife rescue center that rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for animals who are victims of wildlife trafficking, human-animal conflict, or otherwise need care. In addition to learning about the animals of Costa Rica and their conservation and care in the sanctuary and veterinary clinic, you’ll also explore the famous Manuel Antonio National Park and Poas Volcano. You can earn four optional credits for studying wildlife conservation during this program. The course includes observing and learning about the facility's animals and learning from your veterinary trip leader and on-site local veterinarian in the classroom, clinic, and rescue center. This program is designed for university-aged students...
Program Highlights
Care for sloths, kinkajous, monkeys, parrots, and other Costa Rican animals.
Enjoy a fun day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, where you might see two-toed and three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, squirrel and spider monkeys, coatis, pacas, and anteaters in the wild.
Learn from dedicated veterinarians about the identification, physiology, and veterinary care of Costa Rican mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Learn about zoonotic diseases, necropsy, nutrition, diagnostics and therapies, wildlife immobilization, and how to ensure the welfare of wild species in captivity.
Perform behavioral observation and design a goal-oriented enrichment project for an animal at the center.
Quick Details
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- All Nationalities
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This trip was full of once in a lifetime experience
June 26, 2023by: Jen HallProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue CenterThis program really opened my mind to a variety of opportunities. The staff were so experienced & willing to share their knowledge, and I loved the lectures & activities. This trip was full of once in a lifetime experience & I'm so grateful for Loop!
This is the best summer program I've ever been on!
June 17, 2023by: Dorothy MillerProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue CenterI loved practicing sutures and watching necropsies because I'm very interested in veterinary surgery. This is the best summer program I've ever been on! After this experience I would love to go on another Loop Abroad trip!
I felt so good participating on this program
June 17, 2023by: Nita FosterProgram: Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine: Rescue CenterI loved the labs at the end and helping out. I felt so good participating and it just felt right to be here. I made valuable personal and professional connections on this trip and it changed my perspective!
Program Details
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Locations
- Quepos, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
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