Experiences in Central America and the Caribbean.

Medical Placements
Entry
Advanced
Specialized
Suitable for anyone having received AEI training.

May include: handling the animals, collecting samples (such as hair, fecal samples), feeding the animals, cleaning enclosures, working with orphaned animals.
Suitable for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses and Veterinary Science (including Veterinary Technician and Nursing) Students.

May include: blood collection, lab work, IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, administering medication, tube feeding, assisting with dentistry, assisting with x-rays.
Suitable for Veterinarians.

May include: Physical exams and assessments, diagnostic testing, medical treatments, sample collection, emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, euthanasia, dentistry, radiography, necropsy.
Standard Placements
Entry
Advanced
SpecializeD
Suitable for anyone having received AEI training.

May include: Data entry, cage construction, facility maintenance, help with fundraising activities.
Suitable for students specializing in a particular field who have experience in areas that would benefit AEI partner organizations.

May include: graphic design, writing and editing, fundraising, enclosure design.
Suitable for professionals in their field who want to aid animal sanctuaries by volunteering their expertise, whether it be through consultation, services or teaching.

May include: lawyers, engineers, teachers, business administrators, fundraisers, photographers.

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Wildlife Care in Guatemala.

Rehabilitate and release wild and native animals.The wildlife of Guatemala is under threat from habitat loss, unsustainable hunting and capture for the illegal pet trade. Nearly all the animals you care for will have been seized by smugglers and animal traffickers. These animals are very young and need constant care and support so they can be released back in to the wild national parks of Guatemala.

This placement is suitable for all volunteers. Tasks can be changed to better suit the needs for any Medical or Standard volunteer.

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Sea Turtle and Mangrove conservation in Guatemala.

Work directly with sea turtle eggs, hatchlings and adults in order to conserve their populations.Tragically, the Pacific leatherback turtle is nearing extinction with only 2000 individuals remaining in the entire Pacific ocean. Turtle populations are declining rapidly due to the industrial longline tuna and swordfish fisheries as well as unregulated egg poaching on nesting beaches. The conservation program operates successful sea turtle hatcheries, carries out research on sea turtles, and educates local communities about the need to conserve the natural resources on which they depend.

This placement is suitable for all volunteers. Tasks can be changed to better suit the needs for any Medical or Standard volunteer.

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Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica.

Collect sea turtle eggs and provide care for sick and injured hatchling sea turtles.You will volunteer on beaches which are nesting sites for many Leatherback, Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles who come to lay their eggs here. Without the help of this organization, 100% of the eggs laid by these magnificent creatures along the beach would be taken by poachers.

This placement is suitable for all volunteers. Tasks can be changed to better suit the needs for any Medical or Standard volunteer.

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Sea Turtle Rehabilitation in Costa Rica.

 Provide care for sick and injured adults sea turtles.You will volunteer on a project in the Osa Peninsula which offers volunteers a unique opportunity to help with a scientific study involving Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles. Volunteers assist with in water research and conservation projects to assess the threats that sea turtles are exposed to in the area.

This placement is suitable for all volunteers. Tasks can be changed to better suit the needs for any Medical or Standard volunteer.

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Expedition: Costa Rica.

Explore Costa Rica while providing much needed veterinary care for local dogs.This unique AEI Experience is taking a team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians to work alongside local vets, while exploring the sites of beautiful Costa Rica. Clinical days with local rescues and clinics will mean our team will not only be providing care to dogs and domestics but also wildlife like monkeys and sloths. 

This placement is suitable for medical volunteers.

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Bat Research and Conservation in Cuba.

One week bat research projects.  Tourism has been very important for the economics of Cuba, but has also resulted in habitat destruction, and hotel development. Many animals are affected by this loss of habitat, including several species of bats. Our partner organization in Cuba focuses its scientific work on bat conservation and needs your help.

This placement is suitable for entry medical and entry and advanced standard volunteers.

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Conservation through Education in Guatemala.

Develop educational tools and present to local schools about wildlife and habitat conservation.This wildlife conservation organization began as a wildlife rescue centre in northern Guatemala and has grown to also include environmental education, research, co-administration of protected areas, marine turtle conservation, ecotourism, reforestation and sustainable community development. It is now one of the largest and most complex rescue centres in the world.

This placement is suitable for any Standard level volunteer. This is a high level Spanish speaking placement.

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Dogs in Mexico

mexico Humane dog and cat population management and education.Their mission is to reduce the pet overpopulation problem through an ethical and humane program. This organization focuses their efforts on three main objectives. Their educational campaign promotes responsible pet ownership and targets school-aged children and the general public. Their spay and neuter clinics offer low cost pet sterilization to members of the community.

This placement is suitable for all volunteers. Tasks can be changed to better suit the needs for any Medical or Standard volunteer. Educators are needed to have a good grasp on the Spanish language. Spanish lessons are available while in Aguascalientes.

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4 Week Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine Course in Guatemala.

vets in GOne on one volunteering and teaching with wildlife veterinarians.Their Wildlife Programs for Veterinary Students and Veterinary Technician Students will provide instruction in the capture, management and husbandry of Primates, Psitacines and Reptiles and will include hands-on instruction with medical treatments and surgery (as cases permit), sample collection and processing and necropsy techniques in a variety of species.

This placement is suitable veterinary students and veterinary technician and nurse students.

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