218 W. Water St., Suite 400
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(844) 813-1831

All programs have very limited availability. Financing options are available.

Do you have a middle school student? Please check out our Veterinary Academy middle school page. 

(844) 813-1831

Experience your future at Veterinary Academy

Earn up to 80 veterinary hours exploring the worlds of conservation, veterinary medicine, and zoology.

Sloths, elephants, and horses, oh my!

Forget boring summer camps! Veterinary Academy programs offer endless possibilities to explore. You can care for stray dogs and contribute to wildlife conservation efforts in Costa Rica, connect with the public about the importance of habitat preservation at the Texas Zoo, or live amongst the elephants in Thailand. Where in the world will your passion for animals take you?

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For the safety of students, staff, and animals, not all animals may be touched or handled by participants. The teaching veterinarian and other professional staff members will advise students of the proper time, place, and method to handle animals when it is safe to do so.

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