Externship Description
Veterinary Technician Externship
Description:
The purpose of the veterinary technician externship is to introduce
veterinary technician students to the specialty of zoo veterinary
technology. The extern will assist the veterinarian and technician
daily with procedures, treatments, hospital maintenance, etc.
Duties:
• Assist veterinary staff with routine procedures (immobilizations,
physical exams, treatments, etc) as well as emergency procedures.
• Assist veterinary technician with lab work (parasitology,
urinalysis, preparing samples for outside laboratories).
• Assist with hospital maintenance (equipment cleaning,
sterilization, inventory, etc).
• Care for animals (cleaning and feeding) in hospital
holding/quarantine when needed.
• Enter data into MedArks program and file records.
• Dispense medications under supervision of the veterinary
technician.
• Assist with necropsies.
• Responsibilities will be dependent on the applicant’s experience
and skills.
Requirements:
• Minimally, applicants must be college students with a long term
interest in zoo/wildlife medicine. Students enrolled in an accredited
veterinary technology program are preferred.
• Students should be willing to learn, eager to create and complete
projects and have a respect for wild animals. Students should also
work well with others. It is preferred that the student have some
previous animal experience.
• Applicants must be available to work at least 30 hrs/week (40
hrs/week preferred) and must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• A negative tuberculin test within the past year is required.
Current rabies, hepatitis B, and tetanus vaccinations are recommended.
Availability:
Externships are available all year. Externships will last a minimum
of 4-6 weeks, depending on the students requirements for school.
Compensation:
Externships at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo are unpaid positions.
There is no housing or stipend offered by the zoo. Externs will work as volunteers for the duration of their
externship.
Credit:
The zoo staff is happy to provide necessary documentation for the
student’s college credit.
To Apply:
Click here to complete an application online. If you have
questions, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 260-427-6828 or
volunteer@kidszoo.org
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