Animal Fix Clinic’s Summer Immersion Program
Building leaders in Animal Welfare and Veterinary Care
The Summer Immersion Program is a new initiative Animal Fix Clinic is launching to provide high schools students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in veterinary medicine and non-profit operations. This 10-week volunteer program is design to inspire and equip the next generation of compassionate professionals while supporting the vital work of our clinic.
Program Overview
This program is tailored for high school juniors and seniors (sophomores may apply) who are eager to explore carers in veterinary medicine and animal welfare. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will gain exposure to our daily operations and learn about the clinical and administrative aspects of animal welfare.
While participants will not provide direct medical care due to the sensitive nature of recovery and post-anesthesia, they will play an essential role in supporting the clinic’s day-to-day functions including:
Sterilizing surgical instruments
Patient intake
Environment maintenance
Why Participate?
Gain meaningful exposure to veterinary and animal welfare career paths
Connect classroom learning to real-world experiences
Receive mentorship from experienced professionals
Receive certificate of completion and letter of resume from our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Make Impact
Contribute directly to advancing animal welfare in underserved communities while supporting vital clinic operations.
Build Professional Skills
Develop practice, clinical-based skills that prepare you for entry-level clinic assistant roles or strengthen your resume for career and college readiness.
Mentorship
Gain direct access to industry professionals who will guide you through the veterinary and nonprofit field.
Eligibility
Participants are required to commit 10 hours per week (approximately 100 hours total) and complete weekly reflections.
Must be a high school student
Interested in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, or nonprofit
Ability to follow safety protocols and work collaboratively
Program Timeline
March 2nd, 2026- Application Opens
May 1st, 2026 - Application Closes
May 8th, 2026 - Applicants will be notified of their status
June 4th, 2026 - Orientation; First Day
Questions?
Please reach out to ahuey@animalfixclinic.org for any questions or concerns.