Description
The Veterinary Internship is a one-year position with the possibility of a second year. The Intern will assist the Veterinary and C.A.R.E. staff in providing medical management for Gulfarium’s diverse collection as well as sea turtles in rehabilitation. They will also have the opportunity to learn from other departments including Husbandry/ Training and Life Support. The primary emphasis in the Gulfarium internship is clinical work, allowing the intern to learn and advance their diagnostic and medical skills such as cytology, radiography and ultrasound, surgery, and gross necropsy. The Intern will assist with teaching two weekend aquatic animal electives during the year for Auburn and Tuskegee veterinary students.
Please submit CV, letter of interest and two letters of reference.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Director of Veterinary Services, perform all aspect of veterinary care including routine mammal/ herptile / avian/ fish clinical exams, diagnostic imaging, sample collection and review, anesthesia and surgery, and necropsy
Maintain accurate and updated medical records utilizing Tracks and Dropbox
Communicate regularly with staff via verbal, email, and WhatsApp communication
5 days/ week (Sunday – Thursday) schedule with occasional holiday and off-day coverage as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary college or ECFVG certified
Able to work in the United States and acquire a veterinary license in Florida
Valid driver’s license
Post-graduate experience in clinical practice or internship setting preferred, but not required
Experience with aquatic and/or exotic animals preferred
USDA category II accreditation or ability to obtain preferred, but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work in and around water in various weather conditions including extreme heat and occasional freezing temperatures.
Extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting at a computer are involved as are short periods of kneeling, stooping, or bending.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and move short distances
