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HATTIESBURG ZOO VETERINARY INTERNSHIP
Description:
The purpose of the veterinary internship is to introduce prevet veterinary technician students
and veterinary students to the specialty of zoo veterinary medicine. The intern will assist the
veterinarian and technician daily with procedures treatments hospital maintenance etc.
The Hattiesburg Zoo is home to 100 species of animals. The hospital team consists of a
fulltime veterinarian and certified veterinary technician.
Duties:
Assist veterinary staff with routine procedures (immobilizations physical exams
treatments etc.as well as emergency procedures.
Assist veterinary technician with lab work (parasitology urinalysis inhouse blood work
preparing samples for outside laboratories).
Assist with hospital maintenance (equipment cleaning sterilization inventory etc.
Care for animals (cleaning and feeding) in hospital holding/quarantine when needed.
Enter data into ZIMS program and scan/file records.
Dispense medications under supervision of the veterinary technician or veterinarian.
Assist with necropsies.
Assist with animal diet preparation when needed.
Complete and present a case study or project for veterinary keeper nutrition and/or
education staff that reflects something you have learned during the internship.
Responsibilities will be dependent on the applicants experience and skills.
Requirements:
Students should be enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program or an active
student in veterinary school with a longterm interest in zoo/wildlife medicine. Experience
with exotic species is preferred but not required. Consideration will also be given to
undergraduates with a preveterinary concentration depending on experience level.
Students should be willing to learn eager to create and complete projects and have a
respect for wild animals. Students should also work well with others. It is preferred that
the student have some previous animal experience.
Applicants must be available to work at least 24 hrs/week 40 hrs/week preferred) and
must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Candidates must be able to lift 50lbs. climb in and out of truck beds remain
bending/standing/stooping for long periods of time and work in adverse weather
conditions.
A negative tuberculin test within the past year is required. Current rabies and tetanus
vaccinations are recommended.
Duration:
Our current internship is only available during the summer months (JunAug). Internships will last a
minimum of 810 weeks. The internship is limited to one intern at a time.
Compensation:
The Veterinary Intern at the Hattiesburg Zoo is offered a stipend of $10/hr for the summer internship
program. The zoo does not offer housing to interns/externs but alternative options may be available upon
request however they are not guaranteed.
Uniform:
Interns are required to wear tan khaki pants/shorts and comfortable closed toed shoes. A uniform shirt will
be provided for interns for the duration of their internship. It is recommended to bring a pair of scrubs a
spare change of clothes and a standard color (black or gray) rain jacket due to some duties being
performed outside. Sunglasses are permitted but need to be black in color and non distracting. A name
tag if issued by your school is also preferred.
To apply:
Please submit a resume cover letter and one letter of recommendation from a professor or lead
veterinary professional.
**Letters of recommendation can be emailed to or addressed to Veterinary
Staff and mailed to the following address: 107 S 17th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401**
Application Deadline:
March 15th
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
