Make Your Summer Count: Pre-Vet
Oregon State University: Summer Veterinary Experience
Dates: July & August
Application Date: April
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $750
This program offers a hands-on learning experience for academically talented high school sophomores and juniors interested in veterinary medicine, with scholarships available for students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, and those with ethnic or cultural backgrounds underrepresented in the veterinary field.
Mississippi State University: Summer Pet Camp
Dates: May & June
Application Date: April
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $125-$750
This program offers fun, hands-on veterinary camps for students ages 10 to 17 dreaming of careers as veterinarians, veterinary technicians, scientists, or animal care professionals. Led by MSU College of Veterinary Medicine professors with assistance from current veterinary students serving as counselors, the camps provide interactive labs where you'll explore real-life aspects of veterinary medicine, from animal anatomy and microbiology to radiology and beyond, engaging all your senses as you experience the field from a veterinarian's perspective. Available as one-day, three-day, or five-day overnight camps based on age, MSU Vet Camp lets you discover the many career paths available in veterinary medicine, including small and large animal care, public health, pathology, research, and rehabilitation, while working in settings like clinics, laboratories, shelters, wildlife sanctuaries, zoos, and farms.
Boston Leadership Institute: Veterinary Medicine
Dates: July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $2,200-$4,297
Boston Leadership Institute offers an immersive veterinary medicine program where you'll experience what it's like to be a veterinary student through hands-on practice, conducting all aspects of veterinary surgery, from securing and sedating mock patients to operating, suturing, and administering life-saving care. You'll master the basics of immunology, virology, and parasitic disease by diagnosing animal disorders from rabies to distemper, practicing well-dog check-ups, administering vaccinations, ordering and interpreting standard tests, and bringing anatomy to life by assembling and disassembling animal models. Students gain exposure to various veterinary subspecialties while working with models of pets like dogs and cats, domestic farm animals such as horses and cows, exotic animals, and even a CPR training dog for practicing emergency resuscitation techniques.
National Student Leadership Conference Summer Program: Veterinary Medicine
Dates: June & July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $4,295
The NSLC on Veterinary Medicine offers an in-depth exploration of animal health and compassionate clinical care, where you'll study anatomy, physiology, and behavior across species while learning how veterinarians diagnose illness, perform surgical procedures, and support the bond between animals and their families. Through hands-on experience and guided learning, you'll discover how science and compassion work together to promote animal health and well-being in this immersive program designed for aspiring veterinary professionals.
Loop Abroad: Thailand High School Pre-Vet Medicine
Dates: July
Application Date: Until full
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: $3,950
This program offers a two-week hands-on veterinary experience where high school students ages 14-18 learn and practice clinical skills at a dog shelter and spend a week volunteering with rescued elephants, working alongside a veterinarian dedicated to teaching while helping animals in need. You'll master clinical skills, including blood draws, suturing, skin scrapes, and assisting in spay and neuter surgeries at a dog clinic, then spend a full week living with and caring for rescued elephants, with evenings and weekends filled with fun activities like zip-lining and exploring street markets. No prerequisites or current school enrollment required, this program is open to aspiring veterinarians and animal care professionals of any nationality interested in working professionally with animals.
Or…If none of these are right for you
Sigma Scholars
Date: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Cohorts
Application Date: November 1st (Winter Cohort)
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Varies by program and scope, reach out for more info!
Sigma Scholars is our flagship research program, allowing students to create research that adds to the body of knowledge within the field of their interest. With dozens of PhD candidates and professors in our network, no matter what a student is interested in, we find a mentor that can guide their learning! From their first taste of the research world to researching with Ivy League professors and year-long in-depth fellowships, our program provides opportunities for students to not only delve deeper into their interests but to develop valuable skills while doing so. Included are our proprietary Research Bootcamp, Writing Specialists, and publication support—all while our consultants ensure that their work weaves into the larger narrative of their applications and academic development.
