Veterinary Preceptorship Program at The Wilds
About The Position
The preceptorship program at The Wilds is designed to provide veterinary students with exposure to management and veterinary care of large herds on large pastures alongside conservation medicine. The Wilds has an ACZM residency program and veterinary preceptors have the opportunity to participate in weekly journal club rounds, as well as monthly zoo pathology and radiology rounds with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The preceptorship program at The Wilds is designed to provide veterinary students with exposure to management and veterinary care of large herds on large pastures alongside conservation medicine through 4-8 week long rotations.
Requirements
- Final year veterinary students currently enrolled in an AVMA-COE accredited program.
- Knowledge of exotic animals and their medicine.
- Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm and up to 60 hours/week.
- Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures, including but not limited to required safety and biosecurity protocols.
- Proof of medical insurance and driving insurance.
- Proof of negative tuberculosis screening and current protective rabies titer or proof of recent booster prior to placement.
- Ability to adhere to The Wilds drug-free workplace policy.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check.
- Cover letter required upon submission.
Responsibilities
- Gain clinical experience with a variety of hoof stock species, mid-sized carnivores, and other species by directly working with The Wilds veterinary staff (ACZM Diplomate, Veterinary Resident and 2 RVT) and animal management staff in the daily management of cases.
- Assist with chemical restraint, drug calculations and administration, medical records (ZIMS), post mortem examinations, and become familiar with remote drug delivery systems.
- Develop proficiency with in-house laboratory procedures such as parasite diagnostic techniques.
- Assist with various routine duties such as the upkeep of the clinic.
- Complete an oral presentation prior to completion of the preceptorship.
- Participate in current research projects (with prior approval).
- Undertake independent projects (on a case by case basis).
Benefits
- Paid on-site shared housing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
