from 1,053€

Fantastic 4.5rating (75)
  • Life On Land

Veterinarian Helpers

location
4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Gain experience as a veterinarian in Costa Rica
  • Gain Spanish by living with the family or in our volunteer accommodation
  • Stay with international volunteers and gain language experience
  • Learn about the wonderful way of life - PURA VIDA
  • Visit Costa Rica as one of the countries in the world where sustainability is very important

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples

About the program

Veterinarian project include hands-on experience in vaccinations, diagnosing, setting fractures, surgeries, and preventive care in one of the amazing place in this world.

With impressive environmental policies, unparalleled biodiversity, a rapidly developing economy and “pura vida” culture, there is no better place in the world to join an volunteering abroad. The insight provided during an entry-level Animal & Veterinary Care volunteering program is aimed to help ...

About the program

With impressive environmental policies, unparalleled biodiversity, a rapidly developing economy and “pura vida” culture, there is no better place in the world to join an volunteering abroad. The insight provided during an entry-level Animal & Veterinary Care volunteering program is aimed to help determine whether a career working with animals is right for you. Volunteers assist with animal care at a veterinarian clinic and, according to any level of current veterinarian training, may additionally shadow and work alongside local veterinarians.

Typical tasks may include feeding and cleaning assistance, as well as providing medication, grooming, and tasks related to customer service within the clinic, front desk - arrange appointments, customer service, care of stationary animals. Volunteers are very important to help with the stationary housed animals. They do need a lot of attention and personal care.

An understanding of basic Spanish is required for this Costa Rica volunteering. All volunteers who are not yet intermediate Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to take Spanish language lessons in addition to their volunteering program. Please contact us if you need more informtion about Spanish lessons. We are happy to assist you.

The minimum duration requirement for Animal & Veterinary Care volunteering placements is a commitment of at least 4 weeks.

Typical day

Volunteers usually do help 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week!

Usually every day is different. Working hours are most of the time from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm* with an hour break between.


07.00 am - 07.45 am breakfast at your accommodation

08.00 am - 12.00 md volunteer duties

12.00 md - 01.00 pm lunch

01.00 pm - ...

Typical day

Volunteers usually do help 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week!

Usually every day is different. Working hours are most of the time from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm* with an hour break between.


07.00 am - 07.45 am breakfast at your accommodation

08.00 am - 12.00 md volunteer duties

12.00 md - 01.00 pm lunch

01.00 pm - 05.00 pm volunteer duties

06.00 pm supper at accommodation

* working hours can be changed by needs (for example starting at 7:00 am and finishing at 4:00 pm)

Free-time activities

During your free time you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach. Costa Rica do have water sport activities around the project and especially some great surf spots. 


Close to the beach people sell souvenirs, other ...

Free-time activities

During your free time you can go to the beach. You can enjoy activities like hiking, climbing, trekking, horseback riding, relaxing on the beach. Costa Rica do have water sport activities around the project and especially some great surf spots. 


Close to the beach people sell souvenirs, other cities like Manuel Antonio or Domical are close. Also you can do tours to waterfalls, which are close to your accomodation. One is in town, the other one close to Domicial. We would  reccommend you to do the tour on your own, as it is easy to get there.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

Spanish (good basic skills) at Good English skills level

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Jamso Trainee

  • Airport Pick Up and transfer to the bus station in San Jose
  • Local support
  • 12/7 Emergency Number
  • Accommodation in a volunteer house
  • 2 meals a day

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

Our team will pick you up at San Jose Airport. We can organize the pick up from the airport till 11.30 am. Our driver will bring you to the bus station in San Jose. The bus takes about 3,5 to 4 hours to your final destination. If you are coming later our driver do offer a add on package with one day overnight at a host family close to the airport.

Accommodation

You will be in a volunteer house where the rooms are very well equipped in a dorm room. You will share a bathroom with other volunteers. Our traveler recommended the accommodation to 100%. The accommodation is about 10-15 minutes by bicycle from the project.

Food & Beverages

Typcial breakfast and dinner are included, as well during weekend.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

You can start the project very flexible, each monday. Arriving day is Saturday. You will get an pick up at San Jose Airport and on next day a driver bring you to bus station in San Jose. The bus will take about 3,5 hours.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,053€
5 weeks 1,222€
9 weeks 2,115€
24 weeks (max. stay) 5,414€
Average fees 244€/week

Program fees

244€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Jamso Trainee during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Jamso Trainee

Fantastic 4.5 rating (75 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Angela

Spoken languages: English, Spanish, German, French

About the project

Jamso Trainee do help students finding volunteering projects and internships around the world.

Meet your organization

Jamso Trainee has been placing volunteers around the world for over six years. We're passionate about making a difference in developing communities. Cause we are a smaller agency we stay always in a good communication to our volunteers and to the communites. For us it is important to find the right programm for your stay abroad. Don´t travel just like a tourst!

History: 

Jamso Trainee startet in December 2012 helping in communities in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is since now the county with the most interns, volunteers and travelers. 

Since 2013 Jamso Trainee started working with partners in Ecuador, Peru, South Afrika.

2015 we begin working with our partner Bali and Thailand.

Visiting projects and getting more relationshsips with local charities is a goal of each year. Jamso Trainee don´t increase too fast, because for us it is very important to hold long contacts and stay in a good communication with volunteers and projects.

75 reviews · rating4.5

Jessica Wendt rating5

2019 at Veterinarian Helpers

I had a great time in the program. I loved taking care of the animals and met some wonderful people! We supported each other and experienced a lot together.And don't forget that we could help the ...
Rodrigo Vega rating3.8

2024 at Support Dog Shelter

If you love rescue dogs like me, you'll definitely love this. Please note however, that although the job includes super fun things like feeding the dogs, playing with them and even takign care of puppies, there is still a lot of hard work like cleaning the space, cleaning the poop, etc. The workers ...
Lukas Dschanesaschwili rating4.2

2024 at Teach English Skills to local student at the beach

Meine zwei Freunde und ich meldeten uns für das Projekt "Teach English Skills to local students at the beach" an und stellten drei Monate vor Arbeitsbeginn fest, dass eine Bewerbung für dieses Projekt nicht möglich war. Stattdessen wurden wir automatisch für ein anderes Projekt in einer anderen ...
Leonie Weiß rating2.8

2024 at Support a Cat and Dog Shelter

Die Zeit im Tierheim war toll und man konnte viel Zeit mit den Tieren verbringen. Es gab eine detaillierte Einarbeitung und anschließend konnte man auch viel Verantwortung übernehmen. Alle Freiwilligen waren sehr nett. Unabhängig davon war die Betreuung durch die Organisation Jamso Trainee eher ...
Nadine Sauerländer rating1.8

2024 at Support Dog Shelter

Vorab: Ich würde niemals wieder über diese Organisation ein Projekt buchen. Für 4 Wochen Arbeit habe ich über 1500 Euro bezahlt, dafür habe ich leider absolut nichts bekommen. Vor meiner Abreise wurde ich noch Daten wie Flugnummer etc. gefragt die weitergegeben werden sollten. Danach sollte ...
Hannah McCulloch rating3.4

2024 at Support Dog Shelter

Before I start, I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the shelter on Crete and thank Jamso for connecting me and accommodating my unforeseen circumstances due to a family emergency which meant that I had to cut my 3 week trip down to 2, but that’s as far as it goes and I advise you to ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > Uvita

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