Veterinary Assistant Externship

Craft WOW Moments. Inspire Action. Drive Conservation.

At Tanganyika Wildlife Park we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say WOW. Inspiring generations to become conservation champions.

If youre passionate about animals driven by purpose and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong.

Why Tanganyika

A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action

Were not a zoo. Were an experience. At Tanganyika youll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate engage and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species getting them interested and then calling them to action.

Work That Gives You Goosebumps

From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide.

Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact.

Whether youre starting your career or seeking your next challenge Tanganyika invests in you. We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program we want you to become the best YOU.

A Culture That CaresFor Animals and Humans

We lead with love and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive deeply passionate and united by a shared purpose. And yes your co-workers might include sloths rhinos and porcupines.

Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park

Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether its supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist your work leaves a legacy.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park offers a Veterinary Assistant Externship for individuals interested in gaining short-term experience in zoological and exotic animal medicine. This opportunity provides exposure to veterinary care in a zoological setting and allows participants to learn about the collaborative roles of veterinarians veterinary assistants animal care staff and other members of the animal care team.

What Youll Experience

Depending on the needs of the veterinary team and the animals in our care externs may have the opportunity to:

• Shadow veterinary staff during medical procedures examinations and routine veterinary care

• Observe clinical diagnostics surgical preparation and treatment protocols

• Assist with data collection related to animal behavior health parameters and medical records

• Support enrichment feeding and husbandry routines under supervision

• Gain exposure to species-specific care techniques and zoological veterinary protocols

• Learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a veterinary team working with exotic and zoological species

This externship offers limited hands-on experience including opportunities to assist with husbandry and medical behaviors under the direction of Tanganyikas veterinary and animal care teams.

Commitment

• Minimum commitment: 16 hours

• Scheduling: Full-day and half-day opportunities are available

• Duration: Externship length can vary based on the participants goals and availability

• Compensation: This is an unpaid educational externship opportunity.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in:

• Zoological or exotic animal medicine

• Veterinary assisting

• Zoo animal care

• Veterinary medicine

• Animal behavior and husbandry

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