Veterinary Internship in Europe

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Gain practical clinical experience through a hands-on opportunity that will immerse you in the animal welfare field

Begin an impactful internship that allows you to apply your clinical skills to real cases, while making a difference in local animal welfare efforts. This Veterinary Internship in Europe offers both current veterinary students and licensed veterinarians the chance to assist active nonprofits, contributing to the health and well-being of abandoned and mistreated animals. With hands-on tasks ranging from clinical case monitoring to surgical assistance, you’ll help protect animals and gain invaluable experience in the field.

This Animal Welfare Internship not only strengthens your practical skills in veterinary medicine, but also allows you to contribute to the local community in meaningful ways. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment, honing your expertise and learning how to adapt to different clinical settings. As you add to your resume and grow your international professional work experience, you’ll also get to explore a new culture by being based in a gorgeous setting.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop clinical case management skills through hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating animal health issues 
  • Gain practical experience in veterinary consultations, improving diagnostic and client communication skills
  • Assist in surgeries and refine techniques under the guidance of experienced veterinarians. 
  • Engage in animal welfare and advocacy efforts, contributing to ethical and humane treatment initiatives

ORGANIZATION

Founded in 2015, ImpacTrip is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering social and environmental nonprofits across multiple global destinations. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, ImpacTrip’s mission is to foster a positive social and environmental impact on local communities as they aim to transform the way people travel by connecting them with meaningful internship opportunities.

By partnering with nonprofits, ImpacTrip connects students and recent graduates with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. These internships help organizations increase their impact and provide interns with valuable international experience in their desired field.

TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

Your role as a Veterinary intern will be specified based on your experience and learning goals, along with the available projects.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and discuss ongoing clinical cases to enhance diagnostic skills
  • Support and observe veterinary consultations, interacting with patients and pet owners
  • Assist in soft tissue surgeries, learning key techniques and post-operative care
  • Support treatments such as blood collection, bandaging, and fluid therapy
  • Participate in general animal care and welfare tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Must be currently studying veterinary medicine or be a licensed veterinarian
  • Passion for animal welfare and experience working with animals
  • Basic knowledge of clinical procedures and willingness to assist in treatments and surgeries
  • Strong communication skills to work with clinic staff and pet owners