Larissa Steiner

Hi! My name is Larissa. I’m 21 and from Colorado. I spent 8 weeks at Alturas working as a junior veterinary intern. During this time, I helped clean, feed, medicate, provide treatments, and examine new rescues. I got to gain hands-on experience working with a wide variety of species of animals that I have never worked with before. I learned and practiced new clinical skills and helped find creative solutions to improve the progress of our patients.
Both of the vets were incredibly patient and knowledgeable. They were always showing me new skills and giving me opportunities to learn. They entrusted me to provide treatments independently and put my new skills to use.
Working in Costa Rica has been an amazing experience. I loved working in such a biodiverse environment with new people and animals. I would recommend this internship to anyone open to a new learning experience!