Australia Veterinary Service

I had such a great time in Australia this summer. Loop Abroad provides the perfect balance of working hard while also having lots of fun! I learned so much from the veterinarians, all of whom were willing and excited to teach us. This experience made me even more excited to start vet school this fall! We gained invaluable insight on what it's like to be a zoo/wildlife veterinarian. Exploring Sydney was also a great highlight of the program. We saw iconic sights, like the Opera House and went to Bondi Beach. I would highly recommend anyone to participate in a Loop Abroad trip, it's the perfect adventure! This was my second Loop Abroad trip, and I have no doubt that putting a Loop Abroad trip on my resumé helped me get accepted to vet school.

My time spent at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and Sydney with loop aboard was top-notch. Having the opportunity to be surrounded by the amazing Australian wildlife on a daily basis and work with the knowledgeable staff was truly a once in a life time opportunity. The vets that accompanied us were inspirational and willing to help and teach at any given moment. The loop aboard and walkbout staff helped make my Australian adventure one to be remembered and I went home feeling inspired and grateful for all that I had the chance to learn and partake in.

My trip to Australia with Loop Abroad was a one-of-a-kind experience. I learned so much about Australian wildlife and veterinary medicine in general. Both the Loop Abroad staff and the Walkabout Wildlife Park staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I got hands-on experience with animals I would never get the chance to handle at home, such as dingoes, echidnas, wombats, and more. The mid-program trip to Sydney was a great cultural experience, and the behind-the-scenes tour at the Taronga Zoo was an incredible educational opportunity. I’m so glad I took this trip and would recommend it to anyone interested in veterinary medicine and/or conservation.

As my first study abroad trip, it was amazing! Being able to learn from different veterinarians, especially how knowledgeable each of them were was incredible. Being able to live amongst kangaroos was one for the books. Also, enjoyed being able to learn so much of Australia’s aboriginal culture while being able to walk through the bush. I learned so much, met so many different kinds of people who shared the same passion, definitely all around a great program!

Loop Abroad has great programs and the Australia one did not fall short. It provides you with great opportunities to gain experience and learn about veterinary medicine. It allows you to have hands-on experience along with interactions with certified veterinarians so you are being taught by people currently working in the field. They do their best to accommodate you and make sure the trip is as fulfilling as possible.

This was my 3rd and most recent trip with loop abroad. I think this one was the most educational, wise of the amount of class and material we went over. I learned a lot about wildlife medicine, some of which I won’t even learn until I’m in vet school! That being said I will already be ahead of the game, which is so amazing! Such a great experience! We also did get to do hands on exams on some of the farm creatures at the park we stayed at and shadow a veterinarian at a nearby zoo.

Loop Abroad’s two week college veterinary program in Australia was one of the most memorable two weeks of my life. Not only do you get to meet and be hands on with a wide variety of different species, including kangaroos, koalas, flying foxes, pythons and so many more, but you also get classroom style learning as well. Along with this, I promise that you will make life long memories and friends if you participate in one of Loop Abroads programs.

This trip was the experience of a life time and really allowed me to use the veterinary skills I had already learned as well as learn new ones. Although I am not planning to into exotic veterinary medicine it was still fascinating to learn so much about Australia’s wonderful animals. The staff also made time to learn about animals we may see everyday such as rabbits and goats which was extremely interesting to me as I want to be a mixed animal practitioner. I also enjoyed learning about the native plants and culture.