Wildlife studies
Take part in this veterinary internship in Guatemala, near Antigua, to gain real hands-on experience. Enjoy an experience that allows you to improve your Spanish in real-life situations. And above all, contribute to the well-being of animals!
During this internship, you will join veterinary clinics in Guatemala and assist the local teams in their daily work. It is an experience that allows you to develop your skills in a rich and stimulating environment while enjoying a full cultural immersion.
During your internship, you may work with many different animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and other species.
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You will assist local professionals with a variety of tasks.
Your duties include:
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You will work from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Depending on your level of experience, you may take part in vaccinations, surgeries, and diagnoses.
Different clinics are available depending on local needs and conditions, and you may be placed in Antigua or in nearby villages. It is also possible to work in dog and cat shelters.
The organisation supports those who want to explore the world and enjoy unique experiences in Latin America and beyond.
Living abroad in full immersion is essential to discovering the world, its diversity, and its richness. Their mission is to support you in achieving your goals, whether that means completing an internship or gaining your first professional experience, and opening the door to truly enriching opportunities. This is made possible through sustainable, safe, and rewarding programmes for both participants and local communities.
This program is available up to 24 weeks, contact us to know price and availibities.
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
You will stay with a host family or in shared accommodation with other volunteers, with all necessary amenities.
Two meals per day are included, or in some accommodations you will have access to a kitchen.
Guatemala offers many opportunities for adventure. This fascinating Central American country captivates visitors with its rich culture, spectacular natural beauty, and authentic experiences. With its compelling history, impressive landscapes, and the warm welcome of its people, Guatemala is an ideal destination for those seeking a travel experience that is both meaningful and immersive, while also improving their Spanish.
You can find all ressources on the World Organization Website, in the Travel Advice section A vaccine vial.
For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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