Veterinary Academy: Equine Hospital to Sanctuary Horses

Arizona & New York

Immerse yourself in equine veterinary medicine across two distinct environments. Start at an Arizona animal sanctuary working with rescued horses and learning rehabilitation techniques, then advance to a full-service equine hospital in New York for intensive clinical training. This comprehensive program gives you unparalleled exposure to both rescue medicine and advanced equine veterinary care.

Prepare for the future

During week one in Arizona, you can look forward to:
  • Working alongside teaching and staff veterinarians at Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary, home to hundreds of rescued animals
  • Learning compassionate care and rehabilitation techniques for animals with traumatic histories
  • Studying equine medicine from veterinarians specializing in rescue and sanctuary care
  • Providing enrichment and care to a variety of rescued animals while learning about sanctuary operations and animal rehabilitation
During week two in New York, you can look forward to:
  • Working alongside teaching and staff veterinarians at Pine Bush Equine Services & Veterinary Hospital
  • Learning about horse anatomy and practicing physical exams and bandaging techniques
  • Participating in clinical lab rotations to practice skills like surgical prep, suturing, injection techniques, and diagnostic procedures
  • Enjoying a field visit to a horse breeding facility where you’ll learn about breeding and reproductive health

By attending Veterinary Academy: Equine Hospital to Sanctuary Horses, you can earn up to 80 veterinary hours, a required part of every vet school application.

2026 Program Dates & Tuition

  • 14 Days
  • June 28-July 11
  • $9,999

What’s Included

Transportation between program locations*

All meals

Comfortable
accommodations

10:1 teaching vet-to-student ratio

Up to 80 veterinary hours

*Transportation to the first program location and home from the final program location is the responsibility of the participant

College credit is included with tuition. Students attending high school Veterinary Academy programs are eligible to receive college credit(s) through George Mason University. Credits are included in the cost of tuition and are awarded for successful completion of the program and credit requirements. Learn more.

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For the safety of students, staff, and animals, not all animals may be touched or handled by participants. The teaching veterinarian and other professional staff members will advise students of the proper time, place, and method to handle animals when it is safe to do so.