At AAP we make sure that your stay is enriching, providing you with support and training so that you can contribute effectively to the care and recovery of animals.
Your role as a veterinary assistant intern
As a Veterinary Assistant Intern at the rescue centre, you will play an important role in supporting the health, care, and welfare of the animals, always under the supervision of our veterinary team. You will assist with daily medical procedures, health monitoring, treatments, and preventative care for a wide variety of animal species.
Through a first-hand experience, you will contribute to the physical recovery and wellbeing of the animals while learning about wildlife medicine, animal welfare, rehabilitation, and rescue operations. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical veterinary skills in a dynamic rescue centre environment dedicated to providing the highest standards of animal care.

Key responsibilities
- Assisting veterinarians and veterinary assistants during examinations and treatments.
- Supporting the preparation and administration of medications,



medical supplies, and sample management.
- Monitoring animal health and behaviour and reporting observations to the veterinary team.
- Assisting with routine health checks, sample collection, and diagnostic procedures.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in veterinary facilities and treatment areas.
- Supporting medical record keeping and data collection.
- Contributing to animal welfare assessments and rehabilitation programs.

Requirements for becoming a veterinary assistant intern
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Must have completed some veterinary education, either by being a vet technician with more than two years of experience or being a graduate veterinarian with less than 2 years of experience
- Must be available for on-call assistance shift one week out of every 3.
- Passion for animal welfare and good physical condition.
- Basic level of English (spoken and writte

📌 Internship as a veterinary assistant at AAP Primadomus (Villena)
🏢 AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection
📍 Villena