Externships Available in Wisconsin

Externship Opportunities - Wisconsin

Institution

International Crane Foundation

Address

International Crane Foundation, E-11376 Shady Lane Rd

City

Baraboo

State/Province

WI

Country

United States

Zip Code

53913

Primary Contact

Dr. Barry Hartup

Position (of Contact)

Director of Conservation Medicine

Phone

6083569462 x150

Email Address

hartup@savingcranes.org

Fax

6083569465

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program)

Preceptors can expect to gain practical experience in crane capture, transport, anesthesia, preventive medicine, disease surveillance and the contribution of veterinary medicine to crane conservation including field project support and professional consultations.

Research

Preceptors are encouraged to complete and report on a research or laboratory project during their stay.

Allied Institution

International Crane Foundation

Responsibilities

Preceptors will train with the Conservation Medicine Department in all phases of the clinical practice, but have opportunities for interaction with the Crane Conservation Department and North America Program to learn captive propagation and field techniques, respectively, with this unique family of birds.

Duration

4 to 6 weeks

Application Requests

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member of their home institution to: Dr. Barry Hartup, Director of Conservation Medicine, International Crane Foundation, E-11376 Shady Lane Road, Baraboo, WI 53913, or email to hartup@savingcranes.org. Please view our website at www.savingcranes.org.

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

May 2019

Application Deadline

December 31st of year preceding preceptorship

Class Standing

Senior veterinary student

Compensation

None

Housing

Provided; on-site

Transportation

None

Insurance

None

Expenses

None

TB Tests/Vaccinations

NA

Does program accept International applicants?

No

Misc. Information

Last Date Edited

10/2018

Institution

Milwaukee County Zoo

Address

10001 W. Bluemound Rd.

City

Milwaukee

State/Province

WI

Country

United States

Zip Code

53226

Primary Contact

Christy Rettenmund DVM, Dipl. ACZM

Position (of Contact)

Staff Veterinarian

Phone

414-256-5494

Email Address

christy.rettenmund@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Fax

414-256-2522

Clinical Experience (to be gained during program)

Students will gain clinical veterinary experience maintaining captive wildlife in a zoological setting. Emphasis will be placed on preventative health programs, quarantine, clinical pathology, pathology, nutrition, behavioral enrichment, husbandry, and management of a variety of species, including mega vertebrates, hoofstock, large carnivores, non-human primates, small mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.

Research

Allied Institution

University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, International Crane Foundation

Responsibilities

Students will participate in all facets of zoological medicine, including medical and surgical treatment, preventative medicine, quarantine procedures, animal restraint, clinical pathology, and case rounds. Students are expected to review medical records, develop anesthetic protocols, monitor anesthesia, complete physical examinations, collect and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans for each case in which they participate. Students will assist the veterinarians and veterinary technicians with all medical procedures during their rotation.

Duration