Argentina: Volunteer Veterinary Medicine Work-Experience Placements

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International Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care Internships in Argentina

Interns at the dog home

The Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care Project in Argentina is a perfect placement for people who love animals! Whether you are a student considering a career in veterinary medicine or simply a passionate animal lover, you can get involved in our Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care project in Argentina.

Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care interns work in Cordoba, the second largest city in Argentina. For two days a week you will work alongside a qualified vet in a clinic, helping with the day-to-day work there. For the other three days you will work at a dog shelter.

In Argentina, as in many other undeveloped countries, domestic animals are often not cared for properly and animal rights are not taken into consideration. Many visitors to Argentina are surprised by the numbers of stray dogs and people using horses as transportation. It is sadly common for cats and dogs to be abandoned and they may suffer car accidents, starvation, and numerous illnesses.

Intern Abroad in Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care in Argentina with Projects Abroad

Building shelters for the dogs

At the clinic interns observe how the animals there are treated and often have the chance to assist the local vet during an operation or when checking an animal. Interns also help liaise with the animals’ owners. The amount of hands-on work you get will depend on your individual level of knowledge and experience.

The dog shelter is located in Villa Allende, 20km from Cordoba. The shelter accommodates more than 150 dogs. The dogs stay at the shelter until healthy homes are found for them. The shelter is run by the local government, however receives little funding and the conditions are extremely basic.

Interns help the dogs by feeding, washing, and walking them so they are not left all day in their cages. Interns also help by recording the details of each dog, including the vaccines they need and their ages. Further help is needed as well with finding homes for the dogs and maintenance work at the shelter.

At the dog shelter there is likely to be plenty of hands-on work for all interns, including applying what you have learned while at the clinic working with the vet. You will be able to help with vaccinations and delousing the dogs.

Street dogs

Speaking at least some basic Spanish is recommended and the more you speak the more you will be able to get involved with the pet’s owners and tasks like finding foster families for the dogs.

On your first day you will be introduced to the supervisors and vet you will be working with. Interns then typically work for about four hours a day.

This project is available for less than a month if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for shorter durations for both the host community and the volunteer. Although you will gain valuable cultural insight and work intensely within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone participating for a longer period.