Veterinarian Helpers
Coordinator | Angela
Coordinator | Angela
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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
Veterinarian project include hands-on experience in vaccinations, diagnosing, setting fractures, surgeries, and preventive care in one of the amazing place in this world.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
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.
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 - 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 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.
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Riding
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Swimming
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
or Spanish (basic level)
Spanish (good basic skills) at Good English skills level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 17:00
What's Included
- Airport Pick Up
- Local support
- 12/7 Emergency Number
- Accommodation in a volunteer house
- 2 meals a day
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.
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.
Typcial breakfast and dinner are included, as well during weekend.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica.
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.
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.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
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.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 24 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,000
5 weeks
$1,150
9 weeks
$1,980
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,040
Average fees
$230
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Jamso Trainee
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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.
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.
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Veterinarian Helpers
Veterinarian project include hands-on experience in vaccinations, diagnosing, setting fractures, surgeries, and preventive care in one of the amazing place in this world.
$230/week
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