This is an unpaid position
Application cycle is ongoing
Required Education:
Some College
PURPOSE: To provide zoological/wildlife medicine experience to veterinary students. This is an unpaid position. Students must provide their own insurance, transportation and housing.
DUTIES:
Shadowing and exposure to many aspect of zoological/wildlife/aquatic animal medicine
Student will propose a final project focusing on an area of interest, to be presented to VLM staff
Assist the museum’s veterinary technician as needed
Perform necropsies under the guidance of the veterinarian
Care for hospitalized patients
Medical record keeping
Must be a current veterinary medical student
Strong interest in wildlife/zoological medicine
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted (50 pounds assisted)
Ability to follow all safety guidelines to ensure welfare of animals and safety of volunteers and staff
Recent pre-exposure rabies vaccination or adequate titer within the last 2 years