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Shadowing Veterinarians at Rescues, Sanctuaries and Veterinary Clinics

🐾 Rome Animal Care Program – More Than Just Vet Shadowing

Dreaming of working with animals? Whether you’re into vet med, biology, ecology, or zoology, the Rome program is your backstage pass to the animal care world!

You’ll get hands-on with farm animals, wildlife, and rescue cases—shadowing vets, visiting sanctuaries, clinics, and research centers around the Eternal City.

Top choice for:

  • Farm animals
  • Animal sanctuaries
  • Animal behavior and inter-species interactions
  • Veterinary clinic shadowing
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Wildlife rescue

2026 Summer Programs Dates and Fees

Included with the fees

  • Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
  • At least 4 rotations
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 on-site support
  • Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
  • Daily breakfast and 2 dinners per week
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Transportation
  • 1 excursion outside of the city
  • 2 cultural immersion tours and activities
  • Pre-program and post-program support
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Housing in Rome Animal Care Program

You’ll stay in clean, secure shared apartments—usually in double rooms—with Wi-Fi, A/C, private bathrooms, and kitchens. Located in central, safe areas, our housing lets you enjoy a comfortable stay while fully immersing yourself in the study abroad experience.

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*Note that program start date listed is always a Sunday and your housing is available from that day. The first day of shadowing is the Monday after move in day. The last day of the program stated is always a Saturday and housing is booked for you up until this morning. The last day of shadowing is the Thursday of that week. The last Friday is kept for final packing and personal tasks, therefore you can checkout on Friday instead of Saturday if that is preferable for you.

Financial support and scholarships

International education comes at a cost. Discover how our scholarships can help you afford this life-changing experience.