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- Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and pertinent experience
- Submit curriculum vitae
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Be in your fourth year of vet school at the time of the planned externship
- Have effective communication skills (written, oral and listening)
- Receive feedback and implement it
- Work in a fast paced, team environment
- Work alone without supervision
- Remain calm and perform under pressure
Veterinary Extern - Denver, United States - Denver Zoo
Description
Denver Zoois a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations.Denver Zoo honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core ActionsInspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, United, Transformative, Curious, Courageous in all that we do.
Denver Zoo offers a 4-week zoological medicine externship for 4th year veterinary students school year). Denver Zoo's veterinary staff includes four veterinarians, a veterinary pathologist, a nutritionist, and six veterinary technicians. Students will gain knowledge and experience in diagnosis and treatment of captive wildlife in a diverse zoological collection. This will include hematology, cytology, anesthesia, radiology, pathology, internal medicine, and surgery. Students will participate in all aspects of zoological medicine, including physical exam and triage, diagnostics, treatments, medical records, and animal care. Students will attend rounds, procedures in the hospital, and procedures on zoo grounds.
To be considered a candidate for this position, the following criteria are required:
Veterinary Externs are expected to:
Denver Zoo reserves the right to close the position prior to the above date.
Denver Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer