Experience Your Future with Veterinary Academy
See the world as you learn from leading conservationists and teaching veterinarians, and get a firsthand look at a life and career dedicated to caring for animals.
Sloths, koalas, and horses, oh my!
Forget boring summer camps! Veterinary Academy programs offer endless possibilities to explore. You can care for stray dogs and contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in Costa Rica, connect with the public about the importance of habitat preservation at the Texas Zoo, or live amongst the kangaroos in Australia. Where in the world will your passion for animals take you?
High School Programs
Veterinary Academy: Costa Rica
Costa Rica
High School Program
Experience the best of both worlds as you go behind-the-scenes at a stray dog clinic, practicing diagnostic testing and clinical lab rotations, and immerse yourself in the world of wildlife conservation as you shadow veterinarians rehabilitating animals that have been victims of wildlife trafficking.
Veterinary Academy: Australian Wildlife
Australia
High School Program
Embark on a two-week adventure Down Under at Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, and hundreds of other Australian species while learning zoo veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation from expert veterinarians.
Veterinary Academy: Horses & Large Animals
New York
High School Program
Spend a week at a working equine hospital and veterinary clinic, where you’ll help prepare horses for surgery, learn how to bandage and suture wounds, and study the anatomy of horses and large animals. In addition to learning at the hospital, you’ll spend time working with horses at equine rescues.
Veterinary Academy: Zoo Medicine
Massachusetts
High School Program
Now’s your chance to go behind the scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the Red Kangaroo to the White Lion. You’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and zookeepers about designing enclosures and animal enrichment activities.
Veterinary Academy: Horses & Large Animals
Arizona
High School Program
Live your equine veterinary dreams at Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary in Arizona. Work with rescued horses and large animals, master equine medicine techniques, and earn veterinary hours while learning from professional veterinarians specializing in equine and large animal care.
Veterinary Academy: Zoo Medicine
Texas
High School Program
Now’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the American Alligator to the Two-toed Sloth. Learn from teaching veterinarians and seasoned zoo professionals as you experience firsthand daily moments in a working veterinarian’s life.
Veterinary Academy: Marine Biology
Florida
High School Program
Spend your summer working with The Reef Institute in Palm Beach as they assist in ongoing research and restoration efforts to preserve coral reefs and marine wildlife in Florida. You’ll practice valuable data collection and laboratory research skills like coral tagging and fish identification as you contribute to the conservation of a vulnerable ecosystem.
Middle School Programs
Future Vet: Zoo Medicine
Washington, D.C.
Middle School Program
Students will learn from teaching veterinarians about animal anatomy, canine first aid, and the ins-and-outs of veterinary school. They’ll also spend two half-days exploring a local Washington, D.C. zoo to learn more about animal enrichment and enclosure design.
Future Vet: Zoo Medicine
Texas
Middle School Program
Students will go behind-the-scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the American Alligator to the Two-toed Sloth. They’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and seasoned zoo professionals as they’ll experience firsthand daily moments in a working veterinarian’s life.
Future Vet: Zoo Medicine
Massachusetts
Middle School Program
Students will go behind the scenes at a working zoo and get hands-on experience working with a variety of animals, from the Red Kangaroo to the White Lion. They’ll learn from teaching veterinarians and zookeepers about designing enclosures and animal enrichment activities.
Future Vet: Horses & Large Animals
New York
Middle School Program
Students will spend a week at a working equine hospital and veterinary clinic, where they’ll help prepare horses for surgery, learn how to bandage and suture wounds, and study the anatomy of horses and large animals. In addition to learning at the hospital, they’ll spend time working with horses at equine rescues.
Virtual Programs
Veterinary Academy: Virtual
Virtual
Middle School & High School Programs
Discover new skills, train with teaching veterinarians, and get a behind-the-scenes experience as you study veterinary medicine online. At your own pace, you can immerse yourself in the hands-on world of animal care and medicine in several disciplines from the comfort of home.
Helping you envision your future since 1968
For 55 years, WorldStrides has been creating life-changing moments for students. Our programs provide immersive test drives of nearly 20 different career paths, from Medicine to National Security to Veterinary Medicine. After attending one of our programs, 92% of students can identify multiple career paths within their field of interest.
About Loop Abroad, our partner in Veterinary Medicine
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How It Works
From answering all your pre-journey questions to the first celebratory flop on your own bed upon your return, WorldStrides is with you every step of the way.
Enjoy tailored support from our team as soon as you confirm your spot in the program.
Enjoy a truly personalized experience with an average student-to-veterinarian staff ratio of 10:1.
Earn up to 80 veterinary hours, a requirement of veterinary school admissions.
Enjoy the natural beauty and culture of your destination as you learn and work alongside local animal care experts.
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