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    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Veterinary Externship

    Zoo | Education | Educational Programs | Educational Opportunities

    The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Veterinary Externship provides third and fourth year veterinary students a continuing education opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in zoo and wildlife medicine.

    The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo sustains some of the earth's rarest species through innovative training, research, and education that contribute to securing a future for wildlife. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo currently houses approximately 2,500 individual animals representing 600 species. Our Veterinary Externship provides third and fourth year veterinary students a continuing education opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in zoo and wildlife medicine. The externship will provide extensive hands-on experience working clinically with a wide variety of exotic species within an AZA accredited zoological setting with a highly respected veterinary staff.
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    Externship description: Under the supervision and direction of the veterinary staff, veterinary externs will participate in all aspects of the veterinary department including but not limited to:
    • Assisting in surgical and preventative medicine procedures- Including procedure preparations, immobilizations, exams, anesthetic monitoring, and surgical assistance
    • Assisting with Animal Husbandry (cleaning, feeding, and medicating) of hospitalized patients and quarantined animals
    • Diagnostics – blood, lab, fecal, radiology, cytology, urinalysis, & postmortem exams
    • Assist with procedure preparation and planning
    • Hospital maintenance
    • Records-medical records, filing, data entry & organizing
     Requirements:
    • Candidates must be an upcoming third or fourth year student currently enrolled in an accredited college for a graduate degree in Veterinary Medicine.  
    • Applicants must have a working knowledge of veterinary principles, anatomy, pharmacology, parasitology, hematology, radiology, anesthesiology, urinalysis, clinical, and surgical techniques.
    • Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to learn new skills and make the most of the externship experience.
    • Candidates must have the ability to perform duties assigned to them without direct supervision, function as a team with both paid and volunteer staff, and follow both oral and written direction.
    • Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb in and out of truck beds, remain bending/standing/ stooping for long periods of time, and work in adverse weather conditions.
    • Candidates must have proof of a valid driver’s license and proof of valid health insurance.
    • All housing and transportation are the responsibility of the extern.
    • Candidates must have and provide proof of a negative TB test within 6 months of start date.
    • Candidates must have and provide proof of a Rabies vaccine (or adequate protective titer) within the year prior to starting the internship.
    • Professional appearance: Khaki pants (no denim), closed toe shoes, scrub top or polo shirt.  Candidate must provide any additional clothing to accommodate adverse weather conditions. 
    • The Cleveland Metroparks reserves the right to terminate externships at any time.
    Application Details: The veterinary externship is a one- time, 2-4 week, non-paid experience. Externs are scheduled to work 40 hours a week which may include working weekends and assisting with after-hours emergencies. Applications, including a resume and letter of intent clearly stating externship date spans requested, will be reviewed August-September of the preceding year that the externship is sought.
     
    Externship blocks are available April-June and October- mid December (excluding holidays).
     
    Please email a complete application to Sharon Yahnert (sag@clevelandmetroparks.com) to be considered.
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