Work with Animals in Argentina

Do you love animals? Do you want to help people learn about caring for their pets? Are you interested in working with animals professionally in the future? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this project is for you.

You’ll divide your time between a veterinary clinic and a dog shelter. You’ll learn by shadowing a vet and get plenty of hands-on experience working with animals at the shelter. You’ll boost your CV, and the project will give you lots of interesting points to talk about in interviews and applications.

You don’t need previous experience to join. You’ll work alongside experienced vets and staff, and you can reach out to Projects Abroad staff at any time if you have questions or need help.

This project runs throughout the year, so you can join at any time. We encourage you to stay as long as you can in order to maximise your learning experience and your impact.

In the morning, you’ll wake up to a traditional Argentinian breakfast at your host family. Once you’ve eaten some pastries, it’s time to go to work. You’ll travel by bus to the shelter and clinic. On your first day, Projects Abroad staff will accompany you to show you the way.

Your weeks will typically consist of working in a veterinary clinic for three days a week. For the other two days, you’ll work at a dog shelter. You also have the option of working at the shelter full-time, so please let us know if this is your preference.

On your first day, you will be introduced to the placement supervisors and the vet you will be working with. You will work for about four hours a day.

Under the supervision of qualified local vets, you’ll assist with a range of tasks during the day. You’ll observe, and if the vet gives permission, you’ll assist with treatments, operations, and care.

At the shelter, you’ll focus on socialising the dogs. You will also help feed and wash the animals and clean their kennels.

Once you’re done for the day, you can soak in the atmosphere of the town, and spend time with your host family. We also run regular socials for our volunteers, where you can make new friends and take part in cultural activities. Or you can try out some of the local restaurants and visit nearby cultural and historical attractions.

The main aim of this project is to support the work of an animal shelter and to build your practical knowledge of veterinary medicine.

The shelter we work with is understaffed and underfunded. We need the help of volunteers like you to help staff care for all the dogs and prepare them for adoption. You’ll also share knowledge with local communities to help them care better for their pets. This also involves advocating for people to sterilise their animals to reduce the stray population in Cordoba.

At the veterinary clinic, you will shadow and assist a vet. Here, you’ll focus on building your practical knowledge of veterinary medicine, which could help your future career. You’ll see sterilisations and basic procedures like teeth polishing.

Join us on the Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Project today, and help improve life for domestic animals in Argentina.

As a volunteer, you’ll play an important role in giving local staff extra support at the shelter. You’ll also learn a great deal from working with a vet at the clinic. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do during your placement: