Externship Opportunities - Pennsylvania

Institution

Philadelphia Zoo

Address

3400 West Girard Avenue

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

PA

Country

United States

Zip Code

19104

Primary Contact

Keith C. Hinshaw, DVM, MPVM

Position (of Contact)

Director of Animal Health

Phone

(215) 243-5307

Email Address

hinshaw.keith@phillyzoo.org

Fax

(215) 243-0219

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program)

General zoo medicine including preventative medicine, anesthesia, imaging, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and surgery

Research

Allied Institution

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Responsibilities

Accompany veterinarians, assist with physical and chemical restraint, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, radiology of zoo animals.

Duration

4, 5, or 6 weeks

Application Requests

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, veterinary school transcript, two letters of recommendation from veterinarians or veterinary school faculty.

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

Applications are taken continuously

Application Deadline

Preference will be given to students who apply before October 30 of their third year of veterinary school for externships during their fourth year. However, since applications are accepted and considered on a continuous basis, it is advantageous to apply earlier rather than later.

Class Standing

Fourth (or final) year of veterinary school (will consider third year students if they have started their clinical rotations)

Compensation

None

Housing

Students will need to find their own housing.

Transportation

Students will need to find their own transportation.

Insurance

Students will need have their own health insurance.

Expenses

Students will need to cover their own expenses.

TB Tests/Vaccinations

Adequate proof that student is not actively infected with tuberculosis (negative tuberculin skin test or interferon-gamma release assay such as QuantiFERON Gold, or other evidence from a health care provider) within 12 months of starting externship. proof of immunity to measles (rubeola), pre-exposure rabies vaccination or proof of adequate titer against rabies during the past 2 years.

Does program accept International applicants?

Yes

Misc. Information

Students should be attending an AVMA-accredited veterinary school in order to be considered for acceptance. During the program, students will participate in all aspects of the zoo veterinary department's activities, including routine, emergency, and preventive health care of the animal collection, maintaining health records, assisting the veterinary technicians with routine tests, and assisting in the care of hospitalized animals. An independent project may be selected for the student to work on during slower periods. This project can involve a case report, an in-depth study of a disease or condition affecting zoo animals, or an approved topic of the student's choice.

Last Date Edited

9/2019

 Institution

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Address

One Wild Place

City

Pittsburgh

State/Province

PA

Country

United States

Zip Code

15206

Primary Contact

Dr. Ginger Sturgeon via Colleen Yeany, Administrative Assistant

Position (of Contact)

Director of Animal Health

Phone

412-365-2562

Email Address

vethsp@pittsburghzoo.org

Fax

412-365-2564

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program)

General zoo and aquarium medicine and surgery, including preventative medicine, anesthesia, radiology, internal medicine and surgery.

Research

Student project/presentation to be completed during externship; potential to participate in ongoing research projects

Allied Institution

Responsibilities

Assisting veterinarians and technicians with daily care of animals undergoing medical and surgical treatment; assisting veterinary technicians with daily activities including filling prescriptions, in-house laboratory work, and procedure set-up; reading assigned materials; completing various research tasks related to animal health, as requested by the veterinarians; entering medical records into ZIMS under the supervision of the veterinary staff.

Duration

6-8 weeks

Application Requests

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, veterinary school transcript, letters from 2 professional references, 2-3 available time slots if possible

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

Application Deadline

At least 3 months prior to requested start date; slots are now filling approx. 1 year in advance

Class Standing

4th year veterinary student (will consider 3rd year student if in clinical year)

Compensation

None

Housing

Available for rent, located adjacent to zoo grounds, must request in advance

Transportation

Must have own transportation

Insurance

Must provide proof of medical insurance

Expenses

None covered

TB Tests/Vaccinations

Proof of TB test and rabies vaccine or titer within last 6 months; tetanus vaccine recommended

Does program accept International applicants?

Yes

Misc. Information

Work day is 8-5+, Monday-Friday. Student may be required to come in on some weekends for active clinical cases

Last Date Edited

7/2016

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