Veterinary Internships in Ecuador – South America

Use your skills to gain international experience in veterinary medicine across Ecuador in South America. Our veterinary internship program is designed to provide a good learning experience and offers you a chance to apply your academic knowledge in a setting that greatly benefits from your placements. You gain valuable hands-on experience supported by a great staff.

VIP-Ecuador has developed partnerships with veterinarian organizations and private vet clinics and hospitals across Ecuador who needs extra helping hands to carry out their duties. 

Pre-vets, vet students and young professionals will have the chance to observe and shadow local staff. Under professional direction and supervision, tasks might include: animal examination, blood tests, monitoring animal behavior, health checks, checking for parasites, diseases and injuries, application of antibiotics, vitamin enhancement, assisting veterinary surgeon with medical procedures and treatments and general animal care among others.

The most important requirements for this position are: professional demeanor, open mindedness and Spanish language.

Program Date

Every Monday, year-round

Project Length

Minimum 8 weeks and maximum 24 weeks

Location of the Project

Urban cities across Ecuador