Veterinary Technician Internship
About The Position
This is an internship for postgraduate veterinary technicians already working as an LVT, CVT, or RVT with an interest in wildlife medicine. Minimum of 1 year experience in the field is required. This internship will give you valuable experience in the field of wildlife/zoo medicine. The internship will provide extensive hands on experience working clinically with a variety of exotic and native species. You will be working closely with staff and volunteers and must be able to lift up to and sometimes more than 50 lbs. You may also work in varying degrees of hot or cold weather. A valid driver's license is required. A $400/month stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environment is mandatory during your internship. If required, transportation to and from training area will be provided. Selected person must provide proof of a negative TB test conducted within 30 days of arrival at Fossil Rim and proof of rabies vaccination (or adequate protective titer) within the year prior to starting the internship at Fossil Rim. This is will be at your own expense. If you are selected, a background check will be done prior to your arrival. Fossil Rim is a drug-free workplace and a drug screen will take place the week prior to your internship. International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process.
Requirements
- Veterinary Technician LVT, RVT, or CVT, with a minimum of 1 year working as a Vet Tech
- Must be 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- Must be fully available for the entire duration of the chosen internship time frame (Spring, Summer, or Fall)
- Must provide proof of a negative TB test conducted within 30 days of arrival
- Must provide proof of rabies vaccination (or adequate protective titer) within the year prior to starting the internship
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival
Responsibilities
- Field immobilizations
- Daily upkeep and cleaning of the veterinary hospital
- Record keeping and filing
- Running fecal parasite checks
- Manual WBC counts and differentials
- Placing IV catheters and running IV fluids
- Blood collection using the vacutainer system
- Filling Rx’s
- Following DVM /Tech orders
- Intubation
- Anesthesia
- Neonatal care
- Wrapping packs and sterilization
Benefits
- $400/month stipend
- Free onsite housing in a shared living environment
- Transportation to and from training area will be provided (if required)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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