Oregon Zoo
(6-8 week opportunity)
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Position Summary
- This is an unpaid opportunity.
The Oregon Zoo inspires visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats and is the state’s most popular paid attraction. The zoo’s roughly 320 employees welcome more than 1.5 million visitors each year.
The Oregon Zoo’s Veterinary Preceptorship is a six to eight-week opportunity for third or fourth- year veterinary students, currently enrolled in a US veterinary program or students from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college. Students will participate in all facets of the zoo’s medicine program, including attending rounds and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of species in a zoological setting.
Our zoo is home to more than 200 different animal species. Our mission is to create a better future for wildlife, with a focus on fighting extinction locally in the Pacific Northwest. The zoo is widely recognized for its commitment to animal welfare, conservation and research. To learn more about the Oregon Zoo, please visit our website.
Oregon Zoo’s state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Center opened in 2012. This 15,000-square-foot building is LEED Gold Certified and includes exam room, surgical suite, radiology room and in- house laboratory and necropsy room. It has all necessary equipment for basic and advanced anesthetic monitoring and diagnostic techniques, including rigid and flexible endoscopy, digital radiography and ultrasound. In addition, the Oregon Zoo Hospital is one of the few in the country that has an on-site CT scan. The zoo’s endocrinology lab also offers on-site experience with animal welfare research and welfare-based care.
As the Veterinary Preceptor you will:
- Gain the opportunity to observe and actively participate in all aspects of zoological medicine, including; chemical and physical immobilization, clinical and anatomical pathology (post- mortem examinations), surgery, diagnosis and treatment of ongoing clinical cases, overview of the components of a zoo-based preventative medicine program, including quarantine and pre-shipment examinations.
- You will have a chance to collaborate/network with professionals currently working in the field.
Attributes for success:
- Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including clinical notes and post-mortem reports
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task; must be organized and flexible to change course of work/projects as circumstances dictate.
- Enter data and use specialized software for a variety of tasks. Lift, squat and bend while holding up to 15lbs.
- Grasp, lift and safely hold an object weighing up to 30lbs.
Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we’re committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.
TO QUALIFYWe will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:- This program is offered to third or fourth year veterinary students with a serious interest in medicine.
- Preferred: completion of anesthesia, internal medicine and radiology rotations prior to the zoo preceptorship.
- Proof of tuberculosis testing (TB screening) prior to start of internship (see more information below).* * TB Screening Tuberculosis can be transmitted from humans to some Zoo animals; therefore, all employees, volunteers and interns who have contact with Zoo animals must be tested annually for TB. Individuals are responsible for ensuring that this requirement is met on an annual basis.
Required:
- Verification is required before position can begin.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents to our HR department. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the following information/documents to our email address listed.
- One-page letter of intent explaining your long-term career goals and interest in zoological medicine;
- Include 3 time slots in order of preference in this letter
- Curriculum vitae or resume Two letters of reference
- Veterinary college academic transcript and/or GPA and enrollment status
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Testing/assessments (if applicable)
- Reference check
Questions?
Point of Contact: Carlos Sanchez
TO APPLY:
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