Summer is a great time to gain veterinary, animal, and research experience! The links below lead to the websites of various universities and organizations that past Duke pre-vet students found useful in finding internships. They list and describe hundreds of opportunities available to you. However, please keep in mind that the below list is not exhaustive! Do your own research, ask veterinarians/mentors/other pre-vet students for advice, and reach out to organizations that interest you about available opportunities. Some of the coolest experiences are found in hidden places!
American Veterinary Medical Association Student Externship Locator
Rochester Institute of Technology Internship and Summer Research Opportunities Database
University of Vermont Internship Database
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships
If the above data bases seem daunting, start by exploring the links below to individual summer opportunities.
ZOO AND AQUARIUM INTERNSHIPS
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION INTERNSHIPS
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
INTERNSHIPS ABROAD (#=program has tuition cost/program fee)
Worldwide Veterinary Service #
Global Vision International (GVI) #
Animal Experience International #
Field Projects International #
African Conservation Experience (ACE) #
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine BRUSH Summer Research Program
Tulane National Primate Research Center
Southwest National Primate Research Center
Oregon National Primate Research Center
Purdue Veterinary Scholars Research Program
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Duke’s Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF)
Michigan State Summer Research Program
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
PROGRAMS AT VETERINARY SCHOOLS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Colorado State Veterinary Summer Scholars Program
University of Pennsylvania Summer VETS Program
