Animal internships abroad

These programs are research projects for students who want to carry out approved internships in NGOs from 2 to 24 weeks. You obtain ECTS credits through all the courses in this program, and an international certification issued by the University of Richmond in the USA for those called academic.

We offer in-depth follow-up for our animal internships abroad in NGOs, guaranteeing a professional experience for students and schools.

RealStep animal internships all revolve around animal health and take place within NGOs. The projects are local, and all contribute to the preservation of species!

 Veterinary internship offers abroad

There are two types of veterinary internships:

• wildlife veterinary internship: focus on medical care, treatment, and rehabilitation of wild animals.

• domestic animal veterinary internship: providing medical care to domestic animals

The accommodation structure also varies according to these specializations:

• veterinary practice/clinic

• CHV

• nature reserve

• animal shelter

Veterinary training, among animal internships abroad, is ideal for gaining professional experience abroad. Whatever the specialization and the host structure, it is the guarantee of obtaining qualifying training from experienced veterinarians.

Animal internships abroad are an excellent opportunity for students in veterinary schools to discover other methods of care and other environments to practice their profession.

Animal care internship offers abroad

The animal caretaker internship is accessible to:

• all veterinary medicine students

• veterinary assistants

• caretakers

The project adapts according to the level of study of the students.

This is the best way to come and apply your theoretical knowledge in the field! You will discover different care techniques, and participate in certain animal training courses abroad in the rehabilitation of animals in their natural habitat!

What is an animal internship?

An animal internship is a work-based learning opportunity where individuals, typically students or early-career professionals, gain hands-on experience working with animals in various settings. These internships can take place in many fields, such as animal care, veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, research, or zoo and aquarium management.

Where to take an animal internship?

You can take an animal internship in South Africa reserves to work with wild animals, or join elephant conservation efforts in Thailand. Care for dogs in Sri Lanka or help turtle protection in Greece. These are only a few of the programs offered by RealStep.