Veterinarian Helpers, internship in Costa Rica

With impressive environmental policies, unparalleled biodiversity, a rapidly developing economy and “pura vida” culture, there is no better place in the world to join an volunteering abroad. The insight provided during an entry-level Animal & Veterinary Care volunteering program is aimed to help determine whether a career working with animals is right for you. Volunteers assist with animal care at a veterinarian clinic and, according to any level of current veterinarian training, may additionally shadow and work alongside local veterinarians.

High­lights

• Gain experiance in as a veterinarian in Costa Rica
• gain Spanish by living with the family in our volunteer accommodation
• stay with international volunteers and gain language experiance
• learn about the wonderful way of live - PURA VIDA
• Visit Costa Rica one of the countries in the world where sustainability is very important

Typical tasks may include feeding and cleaning assistance, as well as providing medication, grooming, and tasks related to customer service within the clinic, front desk - arrange appointments, sustomer service, care of stationary animals. Volunteers are very important to help with the stationary housed animals. They do need a lot of attention and personal care.

An understanding of basic Spanish is required for this Costa Rica volunteering. All volunteers who are not yet intermediate Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to take Spanish language lessons in addition to their volunteering program. Please contact us if you need more informtion about Spanish lessons. We are happy to assist you.

The minimum duration requirement for Animal & Veterinary Care volunteering placements is a commitment of at least 4 weeks. 

Accommodation

You will stay at a volunteer house with international volunteers. At your accommodation you reseive 2 tipical meals a day and have WIFI.

Start Dates

Every Monday or on request

Costs / Benefits

Service
- Airport Pick Up
- Local support
- 12/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in a volunteer house
- 2 meals a day