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Loop Abroad: Thailand Veterinary Semester Abroad (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Fall, FullYear Fall Site, FullYear Spring Site, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
  • Restrictions: Colby applicants only
  • **This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Areas of Study: Marine Science, Zoology
Program Status: Program petition required
Program Description:
Get hands-on with veterinary medicine in elephant sanctuaries, zoos, veterinary hospitals, and marine conservation centers

The semester is designed with pre-veterinary students in mind. Our small, hands-on classes are taught by veterinarians with extensive experience in their fields in the shelter, sanctuary, and clinic settings. Each course will be taken in a set sequence, providing the opportunity for one course to build upon another as you progress through the semester.

You’ll also get to participate in all the courses with the same cohort of students as you travel and live together during your time abroad.

We know that spending a semester abroad can be daunting for pre-vet students. We’re available to answer all your questions about credit, financial aid, and coursework to make sure this semester abroad is the perfect fit for you!

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Program Highlights:
  • -Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a beautiful, bustling city rooted in ancient culture and surrounded by an amazing variety of ecosystems yet much wildlife in crisis.
  • -Two weeks learning about elephants observing and assisting the veterinary team with everything from physical exams to basic healthcare.
  • -Three weeks on Turtle Island staying a few steps from the beach! SCUBA dive over coral reefs surveying coral health, tropical fish, and more.
  • -SCUBA Open Water diving certification is included.
  • -Learn from the conservationists and experts at the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program.
  • -Search for local sea turtles and shark populations and help conserve their habitat!
  • -Two weeks in a zoo setting learning about exotic veterinary medicine – restraint, physical exams, welfare, and enrichment for a variety of species.
  • -Two-week practicum working in a companion animal clinic alongside Thai veterinarians.
  • -Two-week Companion Animal Management course taught at the Dog Rescue Clinic providing hands-on experience and learning through case studies.



**This program is currently not accepting applications.