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Nashville Zoo · 5 months ago

4th Year Vet Student Externship

Nashville Zoo

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Nashville Zoo is a 200-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. They are offering an externship for 4th-year Veterinary School Students to assist in the medical care of exotic animals, including veterinary procedures and clinical lab work. The role involves working closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide care and support for the zoo's animals.

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Responsibilities

Work with three full-time veterinarians, three full time licensed veterinary technicians, and two full-time hospital keepers

Assist with day-to-day operations of the zoo’s medical procedures including preventative and emergency care including examinations, clinical procedures, surgery, and necropsy

Assist doctors in keeping thorough records of all medical cases and procedures

Assist with animal husbandry (cleaning, feeding, and medicating) of hospitalized patients and quarantine animals

Provide laboratory support for veterinary medical technicians, including hematology, parasitology, and cytology

Responsible for researching and studying about upcoming and current cases

Assist with tasks that keep the hospital function smoothly including stocking of medical supplies, wrapping surgical equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital

Responsible for presenting a 25 to 30- minute presentation towards the end of their externship to the animal care staff on either a current, pertinent topic or on a research project performed by the student

Qualification

Veterinary proceduresClinical lab workAnimal husbandryPublic interactionTeam collaboration

Required

Must be enrolled in clinical year of Veterinary school

Internship requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours a week

Applicants for this position must apply and are required to submit to a criminal background check as well as show recent proof of a negative TB test

Preferred

Ability to perform duties without direct supervision

Ability to function as a team with both paid and volunteer staff

Ability to follow both oral and written direction

Ability to adhere to the schedule agreed upon

Ability to interact positively with the public, especially to give them information about the animals and the zoo

Ability to responsibly use and maintain zoo equipment and tools

Willingness to work with a large variety of animals

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Ability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions, as needed

Benefits

Gain professional, hands-on experience at an AZA accredited Zoo

Meet new and exciting people

Gaining knowledge of Nashville Zoo’s history

Ambassador for animal and conservation education

Enhance personal creativity and portfolio

Volunteer hours for organizational benefits

Letters of reference for future job opportunities

We are, however, able to provide housing.

Company

Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership.

Founded in 1991