Program Reviews

I HIGHLY suggest the pre vet program in Thailand for any college student on the path to vet school. The amount of material you learn in 3 weeks will put you ahead of all the other students you’re competing against. This unique opportunity will make you stand out on vet apps without a doubt. I had so much fun, I left 3 weeks ago and I’m still having Thailand withdrawals. The people you will meet will be your friends FOREVER! Your leaders and teachers are some of the most incredible humans you will ever meet. The memories you will make are so special and I promise this trip is worth every single penny.

Before coming to Thailand I had lots of animal experience but very little hands on veterinary experience. I was looking for something that I could do to really help educate me and help me stand out on my vet school application. This program was exactly that and more. This program changed my life! Not only was it extremely inclusive and educational but it created friends and memories that I will never forget. We worked hands on learning clinic vet skills with the dogs of Thailand and then got hands on opportunities to work with injured elephants. It was in explainable how amazing this trip was. When you get the chance to meet the elephants, as soon as you look into their eyes, your life feels different, everything seems worth it, and you feel like your doing exactly what you’re meant to be doing. I am so grateful I got to be a part of this amazing program as it changed me for the better and opened doors to so many more opportunities!!

Before Loop Abroad I had 0 hands on experience with vet tech stuff or very much knowledge. My Vet and Group Leader were so patient and very helping in when we would work on the animals. They taught me to be more confident in myself. Our talks about the future, our careers and what we wanted to do with our experience made me realize I never really put much thought into my future in being a Vet Tech. Working with cats and dogs was fun and working with the elephants an eye opening oppurtunity. Loop Abroad helped me realize long term goals as well as gain amazing experience I never dreamed I would get. Apart from learning vet and tech vocab and techniques we were also blessed with the chance to see and learn about Thailand and their culture such as touring the temples, going shopping, trying new food and of course getting to know our tour guides and their life. My experience was definitely one I will never forget. I hope to join another program of Loop Abroads and even one day soon may lead one so others can have a wonderful experience like i did.

My experience with Loop abroad was amazing and unforgettable. It was my first time out of the country and the team leaders really made me feel safe and cared for. For the first week, we volunteered at ARK working with stray cats and dogs. I am interested in small animals in the field so this week was so exciting for me. We learned everything including basic anatomy, physicals, catheter placement, blood draws, and preparing/monitoring vitals for surgeries. We also got to assist in a spray and a neuter surgery by clamping and cutting with the veterinarian. The surgeries were fast paced and taught us how to effectively think on our feet. The weekend after this week, we got to go zip lining and explore the temples in Thailand. The zip lining was incredible and I would definitely recommend it. The second week, we went to the elephant nature park to work with elephants at the sanctuary. We were able to help prepare food for and feed the elephants, bathe them, observe them during a nutrition study, and assist in cleaning their wounds with the veterinarian. I loved working with them and the entire trip in general. You learn so much! I was worried at first about the safety and legitimacy of the program but I quickly learned that I had nothing to worry about at all.

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.

Words can’t describe how fun and educational this trip was! I got to work with both cats and dogs and elephants. I learned so much from the vet both in surgery and lecture. I also learned a lot about the Thai culture by going to the local markets and visiting temples. I didn’t meet one rude Thai person the entire time I was there. The vets and the guides made sure we were the safest we could be especially out in public. This trip was just the right amount of learning and visiting and I am so happy it was my first time out of the country! The living conditions on the elephant sanctuary are not like a hotel so bring a lot of bug spray and maybe a cool towel!

I had an amazing time while living in the backyard of more than twenty elephants. We were able to learn how to provide adequate veterinary services to these animals, a species we do not talk about very often in our classes at veterinary school. We were able to have hands-on time to treat wounds, take blood samples, deworm all of the elephants and more! It was not all work with no play either. We had time to float down the river, visit some of the local attractions, and spend an afternoon at a night market. I miss the elephants and Thailand very much and hope to go back to see them soon.

I have missed South Africa every day since I got home - this trip truly changed my life forever. Volunteering at FeraCare Wildlife Centre was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The work they do is so important and being able to be a part of it was truly incredible. We were able to feed cheetahs, pet them, watch them run, interact with them very closely, even listen to their heartbeat! I'm not a pre-vet student, but I do want to work with wild animals, and I loved every minute of this trip. The course lectures were very interesting. We stayed in a house on the FeraCare property and it was great - I enjoyed all the food, and the people, including the staff and other students, were all amazing. I would highly recommend this program - it was the best two weeks of my life!

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.