Intern - Veterinary Technician at PDZA - Tacoma, United States - Free Internship Account

Description

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\tJob Description\r
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\tMetro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism.\r
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\tOUR CORE VALUES\r
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\tThese eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which MPT treats staff, customers and the community:\r
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• Innovation
• Excellence
• Equity
• Inclusiveness
• Sustainability
• Accountability
• Safety
• Fun\r

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\tINTERNSHIP INFORMATION\r
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\tThis internship is offered only to senior students enrolled in a veterinary technology program with an accredited college or students who have just graduated. \r
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\tThis program is designed to provide experience and instruction in the following areas:\r
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\t\tIntroduction to basic husbandry and nutrition of zoo animals.\r
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\t\tAid with sample collection and laboratory processing.\r
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\t\tExposure to a variety of immobilization techniques (including dart systems).\r
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\t\tAssist with anesthesia/surgical procedures and exotic animal treatments.\r
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\t\tParticipate in diagnostic radiographic techniques.\r
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\t\tLearn medical data entry on ZIMS360.\r
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\t\tAssist with hospital and medical equipment maintenance in a modern 8,000 square foot facility.\r
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\t\tInvolvement with necropsy procedures (when applicable).\r
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\t\tObserve animal training techniques.\r
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\tMinimum Qualifications\r
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\tTo apply for a Veterinary Technician internship within the Animal Health Care department at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium you must:\r
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\t\tBe a senior student enrolled in a veterinary technology program with an accredited college or have just recently graduated.\r
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\t\tFulfill college credit requirements if still enrolled in school.\r
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\t\tBe capable of the physical abilities required to work with animals (i.e. lift 50 pounds, etc.).\r
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\t\tAttach a cover letter including your career goals. \r
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\t\tAttach a resume.\r
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\t\tSubmit answers to application questions if provided\r
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\t\tSubmit two letters of recommendation from an advisor or supervisor. These may be received via email or attached to the online application.\r
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\t\tUndergo a phone, online or on-site interview.\r
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\t\tCommit to a minimum of (40 hours a week) for at least 12 weeks\r
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\t\tOnce selected, provide proof of a tetanus vaccination within the past 5 years and a negative TB result within the last year. \r
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\tAdditional Information\r
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\tApplications for a spring internship must be submitted Friday January 20, 2023. \r
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