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Veterinary Internship in Greece

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Observe side-by-side Veterinarians
  • Ideal for pre-vet and veterinary students/graduates
  • Participate in the daily routine providing care to providing care to domestic (cats, dogs, reptiles & birds), farm (cows, sheep and horses) and the occasional wildlife animals
  • Participate in environmental conservation & educational projects
  • Participating in actions (education and awareness events)

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Shadow veterinarians in Greece at private clinics for up to 40 hours per week

This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Placements available across two cities: Athens and Thessaloniki



Interns will have the opportunity to observe side-by-side Veterinarians and participate in their daily routine ...

About the program

This is an in-country hands-on internship program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Placements available across two cities: Athens and Thessaloniki



Interns will have the opportunity to observe side-by-side Veterinarians and participate in their daily routine providing care to domestic animals and the occasional wildlife/exotic animals (foxes, birds, turtles etc). Our team consists of professional and experienced veterinarians actively involved “in situ” and “ex situ” animal care. All veterinarians and their staff members are bilingual and some of which have completed their veterinary training abroad, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise.

Our veterinary internship program offers veterinarian & pre-vet students the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning in their field. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding on animal care.


Eligibility requirement: For veterinary shadowing at least two years of undergraduate study at a university’s veterinary school must completed. For pre-vet interns this internship will be a mix of animal husbandry, animal care and veterinary shadowing depending on the level of hands on experience and at least 1 year of undergraduate studies completed with a relevant scientific major such as biology, animal sciences, veterinary sciences etc. Interns must have a genuine interest in veterinary and commitment to observation of both surgical and non surgical procedures

Internships start on Mondays (with arrival on a Sunday) and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

For this program the participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring  animals, work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.

As for Greece, perhaps there is no need for an introduction. It is one of the most popular and safest destinations in the world. Situated in southeast Europe it is blessed with sun, friendly people, rich cuisine and a truly unique landscape that spans from green forests to the deep blue sea. With its 2,500 years of history and its 1,400 islands there is plenty to discover in Greece and it will satisfy the most demanding visitor. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe with long, hot & dry summers and mild winters. The popular time to visit Greece is between May to September end. Occasionally heatwaves may occur with temperatures peaking (1-2 days) around 105°F / 41°C.

Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 09:00am and ending around 5pm. During this time, you will take part in the daily routine providing care to animals

Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 09:00am and ending around 5pm. During this time, you will take part in the daily routine providing care to animals

Free-time activities

The placement takes place at the vibrant city of Athens where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites of Athens or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of ...

Free-time activities

The placement takes place at the vibrant city of Athens where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites of Athens or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of the hundreds of picturesque islands.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Passport copy and Profile Photo

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Participants need to be physically fit and able to undertake manual labor, enjoy practical activities, feeding & caring animals, work quickly and reliably both as part of a team and independently, have good oral and written communication skills, be safety aware.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Cerca Abroad

To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
– Program Fees Include:
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Airport pick-up
  • Customized internship plan
  • Fully furnished shared Accommodation
  • Local English speaking coordinator
  • International reference letter
  • Internship placement
  • Program & host city orientation
– Program Fees do not include:
  • Local activities & meals
  • International/local travel costs
  • Travel document assistance & Insurance
  • Any other service not mentioned

We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.

Prior to your arrival you will also be asked to pay a $400 security deposit to cover potential damages, to the apartments and host sites, which is fully refunded after check-out within 30 days if everything is in order.

Airport Pickup at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.


Accommodation

The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-5 other mixed-sex interns. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The program operates throughout the year

Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm.At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 1,889€
3 weeks 2,485€
4 weeks 3,082€
5 weeks 3,678€
6 weeks 4,275€
7 weeks 4,871€
8 weeks 5,368€
9 weeks 5,865€
10 weeks 6,362€
11 weeks 6,859€
12 weeks (max. stay) 7,357€
Average fees 778€/week

Program fees

778€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad

Outstanding 5 rating (126 reviews)

Agency

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Dennis

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Study, Volunteer, Intern Abroad programs in Greece or Remote Internships in Europe

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways.

126 reviews · rating5

Abbie Wardlow rating5

2022 at Veterinary Internship in Greece

I am Abbie and I just finished my Bachelors degree in West Texas A&M, entering the vet school in the fall. I joined the internship here at Attica Park Zoo, for just for 4-weeks, one month and I am staying in Athens. I am here for about 2 weeks now, half way through, and I love it and I got to do a ...
louise flittner rating3.4

2024 at Marine Conservation Intern

it was a good but definetly not as described i used more time in the office than on field work and paid alot more than what i would have if i have gone directly through archipelagos. the food was not good and the living areas was actually okay just dont expect luxury and everything will be fine. the ...
Lydia Matis rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

I decided to come here, to Greece, simply because I have not visited here before. I wanted to do psychology because my major in college was speech language psychology, so it’s related to behavior mindset and brain therapy, so I figured that working in a general psychology workplace would be really ...
Suhani Srihari rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My mane is Suhani, I am from Calgari which is in Alberta, it’s a province in Canada. I went to UBC which is the University of British Columbia, I went to Okanangan Campus and I graduated in 2021. I chose to do an internship here at Iasis because I have a medical undergraduate studies in ...
Eniola Adeoyelawal rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My name is Eniola and I am from Houston Texas and I go to college at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. I interned at IASIS in Greece and I choose this internship for many reasons. One reason was to get out of my comfort zone and immerse my self in Greece and to see how the psychological system is ...
Tahnee Larreátegui rating5

2023 at Psychology Internship

My name is Tahnee, I am from Mexico City. I’m twenty five and I’m studying psychology at the Open University in Madrid. Through Erasmus plus I was be able to do my internship and my practices that are mandatory for me to be able to finish University and I chose Greece because I believe it is a ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Peristeri

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