Start exploring Veterinary studies summer programs

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 21–Jun 27, 2027 (6 days and 7 days options)

Length:

6 days–7 days

Cost:

$3,499–$3,999

Location:

Washington

Grades:

6-8

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Students choose one course or track.

Dates:

July 25-31, 2027 (Pine Bush Equine Services, SUNY New Paltz housing)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Pine Bush

Grades:

6-8

Format:

Residential

Middle-school-aged (grades 6-8) version of the New York Horse & Large Animal Veterinary Academy, at the same Pine Bush location, with age-appropriate skill development. Run in partnership with Loop Abroad, described as the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation. 10:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio, maximum 30 students.

Dates:

July 11-17, 2027 (Capron Park Zoo, Stonehill College housing)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Attleboro

Grades:

6-8

Format:

Residential

Middle-school-aged (grades 6-8) version of the Massachusetts Zoo Medicine Veterinary Academy, at the same Capron Park Zoo location, including a working-farm visit for large-animal exposure. Run in partnership with Loop Abroad, described as the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation. 10:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio, maximum 30 students.

Dates:

July 25-31, 2027 (Texas Zoo, Victoria)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Victoria

Grades:

6-8

Format:

Residential

Middle school zoo-medicine veterinary program. Many of the animals are Texas rescues that cannot return to the wild. Maximum 40 students. Run with Loop Abroad. The student-to-veterinarian ratio is 10:1.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 24, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Pine Bush

Grades:

9-12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

1 college credit

Works at Pine Bush Equine Services & Veterinary Hospital and local equine rescue facilities, earning up to 40 veterinary hours toward vet school applications, covering large animal medicine (one of vet schools' six key required experience categories) including a working horse breeding facility visit. Housed at SUNY New Paltz. Run in partnership with Loop Abroad, described as the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation. 10:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio, maximum 30 students.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 31, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Attleboro

Grades:

9-12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

1 college credit

Works at the AZA-accredited Capron Park Zoo (white lions, red kangaroos, Amur leopards, sloth bears, 100+ species), earning up to 40 veterinary hours across all six primary veterinary school categories (avian, reptile, large animal, exotic pet, primate, wildlife). Housed at Stonehill College. Run in partnership with Loop Abroad, described as the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation. 10:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio, maximum 30 students.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 24, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

Victoria

Grades:

9-12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

1 college credit

Works at the Texas Zoo caring for species including American alligators and river otters (70+ species total), with daily animal-care rotations and a student-led 'Keeper Talk' presentation to real zoo visitors. Run in partnership with Loop Abroad, described as the leading pre-veterinary travel program in the nation. 10:1 student-to-veterinarian ratio, maximum 30 students.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jul 18–Jul 31, 2027 (7 days options)

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,999

Location:

The Reef Institute, West Palm Beach, FL

Grades:

Students currently in grades 9–12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

Yes (1 George Mason University college credit included)

One-week marine biology program with The Reef Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, where students snorkel to monitor corals and fish, tag coral at Peanut Island, and learn about coral nursery and gene-banking research; no diving involved.

Dates:

Jul 11–17, 2027

Length:

7 days

Cost:

$4,199

Location:

Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary, Maricopa, AZ

Grades:

Students currently in grades 9–12

Format:

Residential

Credit:

Yes (1 George Mason University college credit included)

One-week program at Gud Ark Animal Sanctuary in Maricopa, Arizona, focused on the anatomy, behavior, and veterinary care of rescued horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, plus smaller animals, with teaching and staff veterinarians.

Dates:

2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 23, 2027 (2 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$3,248–$6,048

Location:

Durham, NC (Duke University)

Grades:

Completed 8th-12th grade

Format:

Commuter / Residential

Students choose one course or track.

Dates:

4 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 24, 2027 (2 weeks options)

Length:

2 weeks

Cost:

$4,445–$6,695

Location:

Wellesley, MA (Wellesley College)

Eligibility:

Rising 8th and 9th graders (matches completed grades 7–8 in search filters)

Format:

Residential / Commuter

Students choose one course or track.