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Vet Summer School

Take your first steps into a veterinary career on our vet summer school.

Why Choose Our Vet Summer School?

  • Incredible summer school for budding vets in London
  • Designed for ages 15-18
  • Work alongside top vets
  • Visit a working farm, equine centre, and tropical animal facility
  • Consult with real pet owners and practise veterinary surgery

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.

Experience a veterinary career

Veterinary Summer Course with Dukes Plus

Ambitious about becoming a vet? Join us this summer on our vet summer school to experience this fascinating career.

You’ll immerse yourself in the life of a professional vet – from consulting with real pet owners to visiting a working farm and equine centre. With the chance to carry out practical surgical tasks like suturing and dental work, you’ll master the key skills used by veterinary practioners every day.

We offer 25+ hours of academic teaching per week. And by working alongside and networking with top vets from a range of specialisms, you’ll receive a tour-de-force education in veterinary science and how to break into the industry.

Discover more about our vet summer school and book your place today.

Our Vet Summer School

The Young Vet Summer Experience is a unique adventure into the world of veterinary science, crafted for ambitious students aged 15–18 who aspire to care for and protect animals. Guided by experienced veterinarians and animal experts, you’ll explore essential topics such as diagnostic procedures, animal welfare, and surgical care.

Through interactive workshops and real-life case simulations, you’ll gain valuable skills, from conducting health checks to understanding different treatment plans for a variety of species. You’ll also learn about the critical role vets play in public health and wildlife conservation, opening your eyes to the broad impact of veterinary medicine. In addition, you’ll receive one-on-one mentorship on applications for veterinary school, along with insider advice to help you stand out academically and professionally.

This program not only strengthens your technical abilities but also helps you cultivate vital qualities like compassion, problem-solving, and leadership. Surrounded by fellow animal enthusiasts, you’ll collaborate on challenging scenarios that sharpen your clinical reasoning and teamwork skills. By the end of The Young Vet Summer Experience, you’ll have the confidence, connections, and clarity needed to pursue a fulfilling career dedicated to the health and well-being of animals.

A young female vet holding a kitten

Young Vet Summer Experience

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Location
  • Ages
  • Start Dates
  • From £2,150
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • UCL, London
  • 15-18
  • 28 July 2025

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Why Book Our Vet Summer School?

Work alongside top vets and learn from their professional experience. With 25+ hours of academic instruction per week, you’ll receive a crash course in the fundamentals of veterinary practice – from consultations to diagnosis and surgery. There is also the opportunity to meet with vets from a range of specialisms who have studied at some of the world’s most elite veterinary schools.

Experience life as a working vet on exclusive professional site visits. On our vet summer school, you’ll visit a working farm, equine centre, and tropical animal facility as you understand how vets interact with a wide array of animals.

Our programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn the key skills which leading vets use every day. You’ll work with real small animals and their owners to understand how to hold a consultation, and perform practical surgical tasks including suturing, dental work, and more.

On the vet summer school, participants have the opportunity to work towards a recognised Level 3 Qualification in work experience, which is worth 8 UCAS points. Boost your university application and receive a formal certificate of achievement.

Our Students Love Us

Testimonials

“My daughter really loved her experience. InvestIN helped her with her next steps to her future. She made some amazing friends and cannot wait to attend again next year.”

Lena

Parent

FAQs

The Vet Summer School is tailored for students aged 15-18 who are passionate about animals and considering a career in veterinary medicine.

Students will gain hands-on experience by consulting with real pet owners, practising surgical techniques such as suturing, and visiting a working farm, equine centre, and tropical animal facility.

Yes, students will receive one-on-one mentorship, insider application advice, and guidance on making their veterinary school applications stand out.

The programme takes place at UCL, London, providing access to state-of-the-art learning environments and veterinary facilities.

The Vet Summer School offers both 1-week and 2-week options, allowing students to choose the duration that best suits them.

Yes, we have residential options available, including accommodation, meals, and guardianship. Please select this option when booking.

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