Veterinary Internship in Peru
Are you studying veterinary medicine or considering a career in animal health?
Proyecto Peru offers a hands-on veterinary internship in Cusco, Peru, where you can gain practical experience in a local veterinary clinic while contributing to animal welfare in the community.
This internship allows you to observe and assist experienced veterinarians, develop clinical understanding, and gain exposure to veterinary practice in a different cultural and economic context.
Why Choose a Veterinary Internship in Peru?
A veterinary internship abroad provides both professional development and cross-cultural experience. In Peru, access to veterinary services varies, and clinics often serve both household pets and working animals.
Through this internship, you may:
Observe consultations and clinical procedures
Assist with basic animal handling
Support vaccination campaigns
Learn about parasite control and preventative care
Gain exposure to small animal medicine
Understand public awareness challenges related to animal health
This experience is particularly valuable for:
Veterinary medicine students
Pre-veterinary students
Veterinary nursing students
Animal science students
Graduates seeking international exposure
Projects
Veterinary Clinic
Project description
You will shadow and assist an exerience veterinarian at a clinic in Cusco that works primarily with dogs, but also with other domestic animals.
You will analyze sick and injured animals, assist in all types of surgeries, and help advise medical treatments. You will learn how to use the medical instruments and develop recovery programs together with the veterinarian.
There is also the possibility of assisting in health and sterilization campaigns. These campaigns are for the local community, to educate people about how to take care of pets and to encourage them to sterilize their dogs.
Project Profile
- Minimum stay: 2 weeks
- Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9am until 1pm and/or 2pm until 6pm
- Spanish: Intermediate
- Donation: $60 once
Tasks
- Shadow Veterinarian
- Assist in all types of surgeries
- Analyse sick and injured animals
- Assist in developing medical and recovery programs at the veterinary clinic
- Develop medical and recovery programs for the dogs at a dog shelter
- Assist in health and sterilization campaigns for the local community
Good to know
Be proactive and take initiative!
The more Spanish you speak the more independent task you may be given.
