Externship Opportunities - Georgia

Institution

Zoo Atlanta

Address

800 Cherokee Ave

City

Atlanta

State/Province

Georgia

Country

USA

Zip Code

30315

Primary Contact

Dr. Kate Leach

Position (of Contact)

Associate Veterinarian

Phone

Email Address

kleach@zooatlanta.org

Fax

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program)

Preventative medicine, clinical judgment, proficiency with specialized equipment and husbandry of zoo animals

Research

Allied Institution

Responsibilities

Will observe and participate with clinical procedures and quarantine

Duration

6-8 weeks

Application Requests

Submitted application requirements include curriculum vitae/resume, letter of intent/purpose, time period requested (please include three available blocks of time in order of preference), and two letters of recommendation by faculty members. It is the student’s responsibility to check that their application packet is complete.

If applications are not taken continuously, at what date will this position next be available?

Application Deadline

The application deadline is rolling so early submission is recommended, as soon as possible in the sophomore or junior year.

Class Standing

Senior veterinary students. This program is designed for veterinary students who have completed their third year (or equivalent in international programs) and is intended for them to become more familiar with the practice of zoo veterinary medicine. 

Compensation

None provided

Housing

None provided, but help can be provided in locating housing

Transportation

None provided

Insurance

None provided

Expenses

Cost of living and transportation are the responsibility of the student

TB Tests/Vaccinations

TB current within the year. Rabies recommended. All other vaccines required for general health are recommended. 

Does program accept International applicants?

No

Misc. Information

The minimum externship period required is 6 weeks. Students may be required to complete a project of their choosing during the 6 week period. Please refer to the following website for additional information: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/OD?FROM=6395

Last Date Edited

10/2015

Zoological Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia

2200 College Station Road

Athens

GA

USA

30602

Clinical Academic Affairs Office, Sarah Jaworski

Student Affairs Professional 

706-542-6216

sarah.jaworski@uga.edu

706-357-0118

80% exotic pets, zoo and wildlife

Clinical and applied research on-going with variable opportunities

Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, Sandy Creek Nature Research

Will observe and participate with medical and surgical procedures and assist with hospitalized patient treatments

3 weeks min, 6 weeks max

Apply in the junior year for the senior rotation

Taken continuously

Open

Senior veterinary students in their clinical year

None

None

There is an extensive campus transit system that includes a stop at the hospital

Student must have proof of insurance and PLIT to complete experience

Cost of living and transportation

TB current within the year. Rabies vaccination (or titer) within 2 years. All other vaccines required for general health.

Official course credit can be provided for visiting veterinary students from AVMA accredited schools

10/2017

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