Veterinary Technician Student Externship (Jan - May 2027)

Texas State Aquarium•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas State Aquarium provides an exciting opportunity for veterinary technician students to work in our Animal Health Department. Veterinary tech externs will work closely with the Texas State Aquarium’s veterinary staff, which includes a Director of Animal Health, an Associate Veterinarian, and two licensed veterinary technicians. The Texas State Aquarium, located on the Corpus Christi waterfront, is an AZA-accredited facility that focuses on species found in the Gulf and Caribbean Sea. The animal collection consists largely of aquatic species but also includes terrestrial birds, reptiles, amphibians, and a few terrestrial mammals. The Wildlife Rescue Center operated by the aquarium serves to rehabilitate mostly sea turtles and on occasion marine mammals. The technician externship program at Texas State Aquarium is designed to introduce veterinary technician students to all aspects of aquatic animal medicine.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician/technology program at the time of their stay at the Texas State Aquarium.
Submit an online application.
Submit a Curriculum vitae/resume.
Submit a letter of intent reflecting the applicant’s externship goals, future career goals and any prior zoo/aquatic/exotic experience.
Submit 1 reference.
Provide 3 sets of available dates in order of preference during the period between Jan-May 2027.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in exotic, zoo, aquatic, or wildlife rehabilitation medicine.
Interest in pursuing a related field post-graduation.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Texas State Aquarium’s veterinary staff.
Be introduced to all aspects of aquatic animal medicine.
Shadow other husbandry departments (for those spending 4+ weeks).
Give a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation on a topic of their choice (for those spending 4+ weeks).