C.E.L.A. Belize
December 2018 - January 2019
I participated in a two-week Large Animal Veterinary Practical in the Tropics course in San Ignacio, Belize. During this program I had the opportunity to experience fieldwork with horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. I learned how to administer injections, castrate pigs, and examine sick animals. I also volunteered at a non-profit community clinic where I performed physical exams, assisted with spay and neuter surgeries, monitored animals after surgery, and communicated with the local community about important issues in Belize such as Vitamin B deficiency and the importance of spaying and neutering.