Veterinarian Intern/Extern
Hattiesburg Convention Commission
Location
Hattiesburg, MS | United States
Job description
HATTIESBURG ZOO VETERINARY INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP
Description:
The purpose of the veterinary internship is to introduce pre-vet, veterinary technician students, and veterinary students to the specialty of zoo veterinary medicine. The intern will assist the veterinarian and technician daily with procedures, treatments, hospital maintenance, etc.
The Hattiesburg Zoo is home to 100+ species of animals. The hospital team consists of a full-time veterinarian and certified veterinary technician.
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, in-house blood work, 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 ZIMS program and scan/file records.
- Dispense medications under supervision of the veterinary technician or veterinarian.
- Assist with necropsies.
- Assist with animal diet preparation when needed.
- Complete and present a case study or project for veterinary, keeper, nutrition, and/or education staff that reflects something you have learned during the internship.
- Responsibilities will be dependent on the applicant’s experience and skills.
Requirements:
- Students should be enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program or an active student in veterinary school with a long-term interest in zoo/wildlife medicine. Experience with exotic species is preferred but not required. Consideration will also be given to undergraduates with a pre-veterinary concentration depending on experience level.
- 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 24 hrs/week (40 hrs/week preferred) and must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Candidates must be able to lift 50lbs., climb in and out of truck beds, remain bending/standing/stooping for long periods of time, and work in adverse weather conditions.
- A negative tuberculin test within the past year is required. Current rabies and tetanus vaccinations are recommended.
Internship:
Our current internship is only available during the summer months (Jun-Aug). Internships will last a minimum of 8-10 weeks. The internship is limited to one intern at a time.
Externship:
Extern opportunities are available upon request for veterinary students and veterinary technician students enrolled in their clinical year. They are limited to a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 6 weeks. We will only accept one intern or extern at a time. Externships are not available during the months of October, November, and December.
Compensation:
The Veterinary Intern at the Hattiesburg Zoo is offered a stipend of $10/hr for the summer internship program. Externs will work as volunteers for the duration of their term and will not receive a stipend. The zoo does not offer housing to interns/externs but alternative options may be available upon request, however, they are not guaranteed.
Uniform:
Interns/externs are required to wear tan khaki pants/shorts and comfortable closed toed shoes. A uniform shirt will be provided for interns for the duration of their internship. Externs will be required to wear a solid color scrub top. It is recommended to bring a pair of scrubs, a spare change of clothes, and a standard color (black or gray) rain jacket due to some duties being performed outside. Sunglasses are permitted but need to be black in color and non distracting. A name tag, if issued by your school, is also preferred.
To apply for internship or externship:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation from a professor or lead veterinary professional.
Internship:
You can apply by visiting the zoo website and clicking on the “Work With Us” tab. This will take you to the zoo’s ADP website where you can find the Veterinary Internship application.
Externships:
Email all documents and specified dates to [email protected] **Letters of recommendation can be emailed to
[email protected] or addressed to “Veterinary Staff” and mailed to the following address: 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401**
Application Deadline:
Internships: March 15th of the desired summer
Externships: At least 3 months prior to the desired externship dates
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