Vet Summer Camp (VSC) is an immersive professional development project designed to support the next generation of veterinary professionals through meaningful clinical exposure, wellbeing education, and global animal welfare impact.
VSC responds to growing workforce pressures in the veterinary profession by creating experiences that build confidence, resilience, and long-term career sustainability, while contributing positively to underserved communities and helping animals in need.
What Participants Will Experience
Clinical & Professional Development
Hands-on participation in a supervised TNR program
Exposure to real-world clinical workflows and patient management
Case discussions and reflective clinical debriefs
Wellbeing & Personal Growth
Evidence-based wellbeing sessions
Practical wellbeing tools integrated into everyday veterinary life, including strategies that support motivation, resilience, recovery, and sustainable performance.
Healthy Habits for Life
Local-led cooking classes
Yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions
Education on sustainable routines that support energy, recovery, and longevity
Adventure & Cultural Connection
Surfing, snorkelling/diving, hiking, and rainforest exploration
Temple visits and cultural experiences
Time and space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with purpose
We go beyond clinical training to support the whole veterinary professional. Alongside hands-on experience, participants build lifelong wellbeing skills through healthy cooking, movement, reflection, and adventure. By nurturing body, mind, and purpose, Vet Summer Camp helps vets and nurses thrive in their careers—not just survive them.
Program Structure
Duration: 14 days
Clinical Days: 5 days per week
Weekends: Free for rest, adventure, and cultural immersion
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Location: Lombok, Indonesia
Who This Is For
Veterinary students (senior years)
New and recent graduates
Veterinary nurses and technicians
Early-career veterinarians seeking confidence, clarity, and connection
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Sunrise walks or gentle yoga
Mindfulness, journaling, or guided reflection
Local market fresh breakfast
Daily intention-setting and clinical briefing
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Trap–Neuter–Release (TNR) and animal welfare work
Hands-on clinical support alongside local teams
Case discussions and learning moments in real time
Contribution to community education initiatives
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Debrief and group reflection
Positive psychology sessions (e.g. self-determination theory, gratitude, hope mapping)
Personal downtime or beach/rest time
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Healthy cooking classes led by local cooks
Group cooking
Simple, practical meals for busy veterinary lives
Shared dinners and informal connection
Optional journaling or reflection prompts
What Your Investment Includes
Carefully selected accommodation for the full duration of the program
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on clinical days
Breakfast on weekends
Full participation in the clinical program
Access to all scheduled wellbeing sessions and activities
All organised weekday experiences and workshops
Vet Summer Camp (VSC) scrub top
Vet Summer Camp (VSC) journal
What’s Not Included
Flights
Travel insurance
Optional or additional weekend activities