Veterinary Technician Externship

Responsibilities - assisting with daily treatments, diagnostics (including radiology, hematology, parasitology and cytology), hospital maintenance, record-keeping, surgery prep, animal husbandry and enrichment.

Project - depending on the length of stay and credit requirements, the student may be asked to give an informal presentation to the staff on a topic to be decided on by the student and a member of the veterinary staff. Topics may include a case report on a patient they helped treat, information on a common disease seen in patients admitted to the Center, or a short cross-training class given to the Center's staff.

Hours - 40 hours per week. Start dates are flexible.

Supervision - veterinary staff including three veterinarians and two LVTs, as well as the four wildlife rehabilitators.

Stipend/Housing - no stipend is given; however, housing may be available for a nominal fee (no pets).

Credit - information can be provided to the student's school as needed.

Application - send resume including cover letter stating dates preferred and three letters of reference by e-mail to techexternship@wildlifecenter.org or by mail to the attention of: