Veterinary Extern (2027-2028 school year)

Job description

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves at the highest level of integrity through our Core Actions -- Inspire Awe: Safety, Care, Connect and by embracing our Core Values of: Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do. DZCA offers a 4-week zoological medicine externship for 4th-year veterinary students for the 2027-2028 school year. This externship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the DZCA Wildlife Health team, which includes Clinical Veterinarians, a Veterinary Pathologist, a Nutritionist, and Registered Veterinary Technicians. Externs will receive exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of captive wildlife in a diverse zoological collection. Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities: - Participate in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of species, including hematology, cytology, anesthesia, radiology, pathology, internal medicine, and surgery. - Engage in all aspects of zoological medicine: physical exams, triage, diagnostics, treatments, medical records, and animal care. - Attend rounds, procedures in the hospital, and procedures on zoo grounds. Qualifica...