Zoo Veterinary Externship - Hands-On Exotic Animal Care

Lion Country Safari, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid position

Hands-on clinical experience

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization in New York seeks fourth-year veterinary students or DVM graduates for a paid internship in their veterinary program. Interns will gain hands-on clinical experience with diverse species and participate in various veterinary duties, including patient care and medical records. The internship lasts 4-8 weeks, and students are responsible for their housing and transportation arrangements. This position offers invaluable experience in a semi-free-ranging setting and fosters professional development.

Qualifications

• Fourth-year veterinary students preferred; DVM graduates accepted.
• Must have valid driver's license and meet medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Student participates in the veterinary program's daily activities.
• Involved in patient care, treatments, and keeper communications.
• Assists with medical records, diagnostic techniques, and field procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Animal handling

Field immobilization preparation

Diagnostic techniques

Education

Fourth year veterinary students or DVM graduates

Job description

Description

Program Information

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program): Large, diverse collection affords clinical experience with multiple species in a semi-free-ranging setting on ~350 acres. Student will be involved with non-domestic hoofstock field immobilization preparation/participation/research. Large chimpanzee collection, rhinos, lions, and giraffe also highlight the mammal collection. Psittacines, ratites, tortoises, and other bird and reptile species provide opportunities for additional exotic animal experience.

Research: Student is expected to complete a project on a topic of his/her choice. Case-based research is also encouraged.

Allied Institutions: Other large zoos are 30min to 2 hours away. Externship is full-time on-site at LCS.

Responsibilities: Student is involved in all aspects of this zoological park’s veterinary program. Daily assignments include patient care, treatments/cleaning, keeper communications, hospital and equipment upkeep, field procedure preparation and breakdown, assistance with medical records, diagnostic techniques, radiology, necropsy, etc.

Duration: 4- 8 weeks

Requirements

Application Requests: A completed application form, Curriculum vitae, letter of intent, one letter of reference, the names of 2 people who can be contacted for a reference, 2-3 choices for time slot. An application form can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator listed below.

Application Deadline: Students are selected on a first come, first served basis.

Class Standing: Fourth year veterinary students preferred, DVM graduates also accepted.

Compensation: Paid position.

Housing: Arranged by student.

Transportation: Arranged by student.

Insurance: Workman’s compensation. Must have valid driver’s license.

Expenses: None anticipated.

TB test/ Vaccinations: Current TB test (within 6 months) and Rabies titer, current tetanus vaccination recommended.

Does the program accept international applicants: not at this time.

DFWP/EOE.