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The National Leadership Academies is committed to supporting America’s high achieving high school students through career- and focus-area programs and services. The National Leadership Academies created the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, FutureDocs Abroad and FutureVets in order to support students with the skills, motivation, guidance, and mentorship they need to stay on track to achieve their goals.

08/17/2026

That's a wrap on FutureVets 2026! 🐾 Thank you to our wonderful partners in Guatemala for welcoming our students and giving them an up-close look at veterinary medicine. Wishing our FutureVets students all the best as they continue their journey 🌎

08/15/2026

Day 11 of FutureVets brought our students into the fascinating world of wildlife veterinary medicine.

Yesterday began with students learning about different types of snakes and the methods veterinarians use to safely handle them. After learning the techniques, they had the opportunity to practice both handling methods themselves.

They also attended a lecture on the importance of enrichment for wild animals in captivity and learned how veterinarians and animal care professionals support both the physical and behavioral needs of the animals in their care.

Then came one of the day's biggest experiences.

Our FutureVets learned how to safely capture, contain, and transport a crocodile into the clinic. Once there, students learned how to take its vital signs and identify its gender before participating in an EKG and ultrasound to observe major organs, including the heart.

The day concluded with an introduction to the sedation equipment veterinarians may use when working with large wildlife such as rhinos, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Students then practiced their technique on targets using both a blow dart gun and a pellet gun.

And somewhere in the middle of all that excitement, they were able to sit down for a barbecue lunch alongside their veterinarian mentors; another opportunity to spend time with the professionals guiding them through this experience.

Day 11 gave our FutureVets an extraordinary look at the knowledge, adaptability, precision, and respect for animals required in wildlife veterinary medicine.

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/14/2026

Day 10 of FutureVets took our students from puppies to goats to water buffalo.

Yesterday in Guatemala, FutureVets visited a comprehensive goat farm where they learned how animal care connects to every part of a working agricultural operation, from maintaining breeding stock to the production of artisanal products made from goat milk.

And there was plenty of hands-on veterinary experience along the way.

After meeting some very adorable Blue Heeler puppies, students helped administer the puppies’ first round of vaccinations and dewormer, gaining another opportunity to practice preventative animal care under professional guidance.

They also worked with water buffalo, helping administer necessary medications and experiencing firsthand how veterinary care changes when you're working with large animals.

For students considering veterinary medicine, exposure to different species and environments can help them begin to understand just how broad the profession really is. Each new patient requires them to observe, adapt, ask questions, and continue building the practical knowledge they'll need for the future.

Another full day of learning in Guatemala with a few puppy cuddles mixed in. 🐾

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/13/2026

For Day 9 in Guatemala, students joined local veterinarians in Ciudad Vieja for a free spay and neuter event for community members and their animals.

Throughout the day, they rotated through different stages of patient care, gaining experience with intake and anesthesia, observing and assisting with surgical procedures, and helping care for animals during recovery.

By the end of the event, the team had successfully spayed 13 animals; 11 dogs and 2 cats.

Behind every number was an animal receiving important veterinary care and a family benefiting from the time, expertise, and compassion of everyone involved.

For our FutureVets, it was also an opportunity to experience something essential to the profession they hope to enter: using their developing skills in service to others.

Days like this show students the responsibility that comes with veterinary medicine and the difference dedicated veterinary professionals can make within the communities they serve.

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/12/2026

Day 8 of FutureVets brought students face-to-face with an entirely different side of veterinary care. 🦜🐒

Yesterday morning, our students received special access to an animal sanctuary that is normally closed to the public on Mondays, giving them the opportunity to explore the approximately 40 species that call it home.

Then they went behind the scenes.

Students worked alongside and shadowed animal care professionals as they observed, fed, and assisted with treatments for animals including macaws, capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, and raccoons.

After spending their first week working with companion animals, dairy cattle, and horses, yesterday introduced students to the considerations involved in caring for a much wider variety of species.

They were able to watch closely as experienced professionals assessed behavior, approached each animal, and carried out the daily work required to keep them healthy.

What an incredible way to begin Week 2!

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/11/2026

Day 7 of FutureVets gave our students one more day to experience Guatemala before heading back into rotations.

They spent the day exploring Antigua, wandering through local markets, taking in the sights and sounds of the city, and enjoying time together after an incredibly busy first week.

Their adventures also took them to Cerro de la Cruz, where they were rewarded with an incredible view overlooking Antigua and the surrounding landscape.

A week into FutureVets, these students have already shared veterinary clinics, operating rooms, laboratories, ranches, equine medicine, and plenty of new experiences together.

Days like this give them time to enjoy the friendships they're building along the way and experience more of the country that's hosting their journey.

Next up: back to veterinary rotations and another week of hands-on learning! 🐾🩺

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/10/2026

Day 6 of FutureVets was reserved for exploring, experiencing, and recharging.

Yesterday, students traded their veterinary rotations for a day immersed in the history, culture, and natural beauty of Guatemala.

They explored Iximché, an ancient Maya city, where they learned more about the civilization and history connected to the country they’ve been calling home during their FutureVets journey. From there, they learned about the traditional process of making chocolate before heading to Lake Atitlán for a relaxing hike surrounded by one of Guatemala’s most incredible landscapes.

After a week spent on their feet in clinics, labs, ranches, and equine rotations, the day gave everyone a well-deserved opportunity to slow down, have some fun, and enjoy Guatemala together.

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/09/2026

Yesterday, our FutureVets students spent the first part of their day exploring equine medicine.

Working directly with horses, students learned about equine anatomy and daily care before assisting with vaccinations, injections, deworming, and recording weight and vital signs.

Each task gave them another opportunity to practice gathering the information veterinarians use to evaluate an animal’s health and provide appropriate care.

After rotations, the learning continued beyond veterinary medicine with a visit to the Miraflores Museo, where students explored the history and culture of the ancient Maya civilization.

FutureVets gives students the opportunity to pursue their passion for veterinary medicine while also experiencing the country, history, and culture surrounding them. Yesterday gave them plenty of both.

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/07/2026

Some of the most important work in veterinary medicine begins with figuring out what the patient can't tell you.

On Day 3 of FutureVets, students explored how veterinarians use laboratory science and diagnostic testing to uncover those answers.

They began by learning about the science behind veterinary diagnostics and how molecular biology can help identify disease and reveal what's happening at the cellular level.

Then they stepped into the lab themselves.

Students performed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using animal blood and tissue samples, gaining experience with pipetting, centrifugation, sample preparation, and sterile laboratory technique while learning how DNA analysis can be used to investigate infectious diseases.

Later, they saw how diagnostic science connects directly to patient care. Students observed ultrasound imaging, reviewed X-rays and bloodwork, and learned how veterinarians bring different pieces of diagnostic information together when evaluating a patient and determining what comes next.

For students considering veterinary medicine, experiences like this provide an opportunity to see just how much science, investigation, and critical thinking happens behind every diagnosis.

✅ Ready to take the next step towards your veterinary journey? For more information on next summer’s programs, please email [email protected].

08/06/2026

Yesterday, our FutureVets students stepped from learning into doing.

After practicing foundational skills on day one, they spent the day working with scheduled surgical patients under the guidance of experienced veterinary professionals.

Students assisted with multiple spay and neuter procedures, helped during emergency cases, administered intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, learned proper catheter placement, assisted with suturing, and helped care for patients as they recovered from anesthesia.

These experiences help students understand what a career in veterinary medicine truly looks like. Every procedure reinforces not only technical skills, but also compassion, teamwork, communication, and confidence.

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