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Externships and Internships

Offered by AAV Member Veterinarians
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Does Your Veterinary School Offer Clinical Avian and Exotic Animal Rotations?

If not, then you may be interested in the clinical externships available to veterinary students at various facilities across the country. Many are on a first come, first serve basis and students enrolled at each particular school have first priority on signing up for the rotation. If interested, please contact the individual school or facility.

Please scroll all the way down for a complete list of individual clinics offering externships.

Whether serving a rotation within your country or abroad: check security and other issues of concern with fellow students who have completed the rotation you plan to visit.

Studying Abroad Students from all nations should be aware of the following:

  • Studying abroad can be a fun and safe experience but it is important to realize that you are subject to the laws and customs of another country.
  • Although most trips abroad are trouble free, being prepared will go a long way to avoid the possibility of serious and, at times, life-changing situations.
  • Become familiar with the basic laws and customs of the country you plan to visit before you travel.
  • Find out whether your school offers additional country-specific information for students who are planning to study, travel, or work abroad.
  • Check the Consulate from your country of residence for travel advisories.

Exotic Animal Medicine Intern
 
Exotic Animal Medicine Service in the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center

 

Job Description:
This internship position will reside within the Exotic Animal Medicine Service (EAMS) in the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center, which is a part of the larger Veterinary Health Complex at the CVM. The position is one year in length from June 24, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The EAMS provides primary and referral care for a wide variety of companion exotic animals, including birds, small mammals (i.e., rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc.), reptiles, amphibians, fishes and other aquatic and invertebrate species.
 
Faculty mentors include Drs. Laurie Degernes (companion & wild avian species), Dr. Greg Lewbart (reptiles, amphibians, aquatic species, invertebrates), Dr. Vanessa Grunkemeyer (all exotic animals), and Dr. Lynsey Rosen (all exotic animals). Other faculty mentors may include Dr. Craig Harms (aquatic animals), Drs. Michael Stoskopf and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf (wild carnivores), and several of our adjunct faculty. Training and mentoring will primarily take place in the Exotic Animal Medicine Service, but may also include offsite training during field service visits (i.e., to NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, NC Zoo, local private collections, and other partner institutions). Supplementary training with our teaching animals and partner institutions will provide a wide variety of learning experiences for this intern.
 
The intern will act as a clinician-in-training within the EAMS. The selected candidate will:
Provide high quality effective and efficient patient care for a variety of exotic animal species (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.). Clinical responsibilities will entail all the duties associated with case management: client and referring DVM communication, development and implementation of a diagnostic and treatment plan, interpretation of diagnostic findings, surgery, post-operative care, development of a home care plan, and fiscally responsible management – all with appropriate level of faculty guidance and mentorship.  The individual will participate in the emergency roster and after hours patient care.
Provide high quality teaching for veterinary students in clinical rotations, and assist faculty with teaching selectives, electives, and core DVM course labs, as requested.  Interns are required to give one 30 minute presentation during the House Officer Seminar series.
Assist faculty and staff with clinical service projects (may include writing SOPs for the clinical service, developing client education handouts, giving presentations to local avian and exotics organizations, etc.).
 
Minimum experience/education
 
DVM or equivalent degree. Must have some clinical experience in, and basic knowledge of exotic pet medicine.
 
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
 
Prefer at least one year of post-DVM clinical training and experience.
 
Essential Job Duties
 
Responsible for assisting faculty with managing clinical cases and teaching avian, reptile, and exotic mammal medicine, and assisting with patient care in the Exotic Animal Medicine Service.
 
Salary
$25,653 plus benefits
 

Application Process
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. All application materials are requested by March 1, 2013 (or until a suitable candidate is identified), and should be sent to:
 
Vanessa Grunkemeyer, DVM, DABVP
Department of Clinical Sciences
NCSU-CVM
1060 William Moore Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27607
 
Office telephone – (919) 513-7350
Fax – (919) 513-6336
Email – Vanessa_Grunkemeyer@ncsu.edu
 
 
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.


 

Externship in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine


Job Description:

The Department of Environmental and Population Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), offers an externship in Wildlife Medicine at its Wildlife Clinic housed in the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building on Tufts' North Grafton, MA campus. Candidates for the externship must be in their 4th year clinical rotations in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must attend AAVMC accredited veterinary schools. Students usually stay here for 2-4 week blocks between April-November, and are involved in every aspect of wildlife medicine from emergency on call duty, patient admissions, diagnostics and therapeutics, and anesthesia and surgery.

Required Forms:
•  a letter of interest
•  current CV
•  two letters of recommendation
•  some suggested blocks of specific times that you'll be available


Applications should be submitted to:
Flo Tseng, DVM 
Wildlife Clinic, TCSVM
200 Westboro Rd.
N. Grafton, MA  01536
flo.tseng@tufts.edu

Avian Veterinary Externship in Haines, Alaska

The American Bald Eagle Foundation in Haines, Alaska is hosting an externship opportunity for 4 veterinary students, November 4-December 1, 2012. Scott Ford, DVM, DABVP-Avian, an avian specialist, will lead externship activities. The American Bald Eagle Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and research regarding bald eagles and the unique Chilkat Valley ecosystem. Participant activities will include lectures and wet-labs in avian medicine and raptor training, field observation activities, and completion of a small project. Students will also attend the annual Bald Eagle Festival where they will present their project and eagle observation data collected during their two-week stay. Haines is the proverbial "small Alaskan town" with friendly people and gorgeous scenery. During November, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is also well-known for the highest density of bald eagles in the world! Housing is provided but don't forget to bring your binoculars and camera! It’s a great way to experience Alaska! Applicants must be junior or senior veterinary students (at the time of the externship) in good academic standing.

For curriculum:

Contact Dr. Scott Ford at
360-271-7000 or vet@avian-vet.com

Application Deadline: May 1, 2012 or until all 4 positions are filled

To apply:
or for more information regarding accommodations, travel, and the town of Haines, please contact Cheryl McRoberts at (907) 766-3094 or info@baldeagles.org.

 

CROW, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Internship and Externship Opportunities

Full Internship information can be found here: http://www.crowclinic.org/students/internship.php
Full Externship information can be found here: http://www.crowclinic.org/students/externship.php


3883 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel Island, FL 33957 USA
Hospital Director: Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-avian
 

Wildlife Veterinary Internship


Overview
Each year, CROW's nonprofit hospital and rehabilitation center provides care for more than 4000 patients representing over 200 species of native and migratory birds, mammals and reptiles (including sea turtles) on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The goal is to return these animals to the wild, and CROW's internship program invites veterinarians to take an active role in that process.

CROW interns participate in daily hospital and rehabilitation center activities, working closely with the medical director and other specialists.  CROWs 4,800 sq ft hospital provides state of the art equipment and facilities, including digital radiography, in-house lab with advanced microscopy with LCD screen viewing, dedicated surgical suite and critical care units, and purpose built ingeniously designed rehabilitation caging. Interns will learn to identify disease patterns, determine appropriate treatment protocols and manage cases in the hospital. Participants gain hands-on experience including anesthesia, surgery, and necropsy techniques. In addition to having primary case management, participating in research, and giving daily rounds, interns help teach and coordinate students, staff and volunteers. The program is 1 year in duration.

Location
CROW operates on a 12.5-acre campus on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida. The organization's hospital and visitor education center are located adjacent to the waterways and mangroves of the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. On-site housing and utilities are available as part of benefits package.

Apply
Visit our website at www.crowclinic.org for more information. Stipend is $10,000 per annum. Application includes copy of CV, letter of intent, and 3 references emailed to  heather@crowclinic.org. For any questions not answered on the website, please email us or call CROW at (239) 472-3644, ext. 226. Internship available January 1, 2013. Deadline for application is Oct 15, 2012.

3883 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel Island, FL 33957 USA

Medical Director: Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-avian
 

Externship


Overview
Each year, CROW's nonprofit hospital and rehabilitation center provides care for more than 4000 patients representing over 200 species of native and migratory birds, mammals and reptiles on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The goal is to return these animals to the wild, and CROW's externship program invites undergraduate and veterinary students to take an active role in that process.
CROW externship students participate in daily hospital and rehabilitation center activities, working closely with experienced board certified veterinarians and specialists.  CROWs 4,800 sq ft hospital provides state of the art equipment and facilities, including digital radiography, in-house lab with advanced microscopy with LCD screen viewing, dedicated surgical suite and critical care units, and purpose built ingeniously designed rehabilitation caging.

Duration
The externship program lasts 4 to 12 weeks, depending on an individual student’s focus. Fellowships are 6 months and a stipend is provided. Program openings are available throughout the year. On-site housing is available.

Location
CROW operates on a 12.5-acre campus on Sanibel Island, Florida. The organization's hospital and visitor education center are located adjacent to the waterways and mangroves of the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Apply
Visit our website at www.crowclinic.org and download and return application packet to students@crowclinic.org   or to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. For questions not answered on the website or in the application packet, email or call CROW at (239) 472-3644, ext. 227.

 

Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
 

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates is offering two (2) internships in avian and exotic animal medicine and surgery beginning July 9, 2012. The training program is 51 weeks in duration. Applicants will be considered based on a letter of intent, resume, interview, academic record and letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in small animal/exotic animal medicine. Prior completion of a rotating small animal internship is required. A Maryland license is required to enter the internship.

Click HERE for full information
Applicants: please apply through www.virmp.org

Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital
 

Last Update: May 3, 2011

JOB TITLE: Internship in Exotic Animal Veterinary Medicine

Reports to: Practice Owners. Managing partner (President) is direct supervisor

Click HERE for full information
 


Animal House of Chicago
 

Animal House of Chicago is offering an Internship & Externships with emphasis on exotic pets. This is a three doctor small animal practice in Chicago that sees 80+% exotics of which 20% are reptiles and amphibians, 40% birds, and 40% small mammals.

Complete information on these opportunities can be obtained from: Dr. Byron de la Navarre @ Animal House of Chicago, 2752 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Phone 773-878-8002; Fax 773-878-0546 or E-mail: Exotxdr@aol.com. Visit the website AnimalHouseOfChicago.com  


 

 

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
4th year Veterinary Student Externship
 

WRCMN is a full-service emergency wildlife hospital that treats approximately 8500 injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals annually, representing 160 different species. With a year-round staff of 10, including 2 veterinarians and 3 veterinary technicians, WRC is the busiest and largest wild animal hospital in the nation. We are equipped with a surgery suite, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiology, and do most labwork in-house.


Externs will spend 40-45 hours/week in the treatment room working alongside the veterinarians assisting with admission and physical exams of new patients, fracture immobilization, wound care, drug and fluid administration, radiographic interpretation, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, hematology analysis, and physical therapy.

Case load May-September is 50-100 new cases/day. October-April is 5-50 new cases/day.

Externship length minimum is 2 weeks. Housing is not provided, but information regarding nearby extended stay hotels and university housing is provided.

Summer positions fill up quickly, so apply early! Interested applicants should send a copy of their current CV and requested dates to Leslie Reed, DVM at leslie@wrcmn.org

For more information about WRC, visit our website at: www.wrcmn.org
 

Maryland Avian and Exotics Veterinary Care, 100% exotics , contact info:  240-997-0181 drcarr@marylandexotics.com

CORNELL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
ITHACA, NY 14853
 

DESCRIPTION: This externship is for junior or senior veterinary students with a two week minimum time commitment, although more is welcome. The rotation includes exotic pets, wildlife and zoo medicine. You can chose (for the most part) how you spend your time. A rabies vaccine and TB test within the last year is required. The Exotics Service sees approximately 1700 cases a year (30% birds), the Wildlife Health Center sees approximately 800 cases a year (60% birds), and the faculty and students visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo three days a week. The work is 50+ hours per week with on-call duties appreciated. No housing or stipend provided. Credit/grade for this rotation is available to your school.


CONTACT:
Ms. Rosemary Adessa
607-253-3157
rca7@cornell.edu
 
or

Dr. Jamie Morrisey
morrisey@cornell.edu
 

Veterinary Internship in Wildlife & Conservation Medicine
The Department of Environmental and Population Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), offers a paid internship in Wildlife Medicine at its Wildlife Clinic housed in the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building on Tufts' North Grafton, MA campus, pending funding.   

The Wildlife Clinic provides diagnostic, surgical, and professional services for diverse wildlife species native to New England.  The Clinic serves the six New England states.

The intern will spend the majority of her/his time on clinical service.  Duties will include assisting with all aspects of patient care at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic including record-keeping, medical diagnostics, surgery and necropsy. In these activities, interns will assist clinicians on duty in teaching and supervising of fourth year students on rotation in the Clinic.  The intern will have major responsibility for the supervision of the animal health program at the Ecotarium, a small regional zoo.  Interns will be expected to be active participants in daily rounds and to participate in ongoing Clinic research programs.  Interns will also gain teaching experience by assisting Wildlife Clinic faculty with both core and continuing education courses.

Candidates for the internship must possess the DVM, VMD or equivalent degree. Applicants must be graduates of AAVMC accredited veterinary schools.  Interest or experience in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus.   

Candidates should be committed to participating in and fostering close teamwork and must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.

Tufts University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Qualified women, minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following (either hard copy or email):
• curriculum vitae
• letter of interest, indicating career goals
• 3 letters of reference
• official veterinary school academic transcript

Important dates:  All applications must be received by October 26, 2012. Selected candidates will be required to travel to Tufts for interviews in November and December, with final selection made before January 7, 2013.  A June 10, 2013 starting date is anticipated.  The internship runs until June 30, 2014.


Applications should be submitted to:
Flo Tseng, DVM 
Wildlife Clinic, TCSVM
200 Westboro Rd.
N. Grafton, MA  01536
Flo.tseng@tufts.edu

The Department of Environmental and Population Health, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (TCSVM), offers a paid internship in Wildlife Medicine at its Wildlife Clinic housed in the Bernice Barbour Wildlife Medicine Building on Tufts' North Grafton, MA campus, pending funding.   

The Wildlife Clinic provides diagnostic, surgical, and professional services for diverse wildlife species native to New England.  The Clinic serves the six New England states.

The intern will spend the majority of her/his time on clinical service.  Duties will include assisting with all aspects of patient care at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic including record-keeping, medical diagnostics, surgery and necropsy. In these activities, interns will assist clinicians on duty in teaching and supervising of fourth year students on rotation in the Clinic.  The intern will have major responsibility for the supervision of the animal health program at the Ecotarium, a small regional zoo.  Interns will be expected to be active participants in daily rounds and to participate in ongoing Clinic research programs.  Interns will also gain teaching experience by assisting Wildlife Clinic faculty with both core and continuing education courses.

Candidates for the internship must possess the DVM, VMD or equivalent degree. Applicants must be graduates of AAVMC accredited veterinary schools.  Interest or experience in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus.   

Candidates should be committed to participating in and fostering close teamwork and must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.

Tufts University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Qualified women, minority candidates and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following (either hard copy or email):
• curriculum vitae
• letter of interest, indicating career goals
• 3 letters of reference
• official veterinary school academic transcript

Important dates:  All applications must be received by October 26, 2012. Selected candidates will be required to travel to Tufts for interviews in November and December, with final selection made before January 7, 2013.  A June 10, 2013 starting date is anticipated.  The internship runs until June 30, 2014.


Applications should be submitted to:
Flo Tseng, DVM 
Wildlife Clinic, TCSVM
200 Westboro Rd.
N. Grafton, MA  01536
Flo.tseng@tufts.edu

The South Wilton Veterinary Group
 

51 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
203-762-2002

The practice owner Nicholas Sitinas is ABVP boarded in avian medicine. The South Wilton Veterinary Group located in Wilton, CT offers student externships for a 2-4 week period. We are a busy 6 doctor practice that sees approximately 50% avian and exotic patients. Students will be exposed to a variety of avian and exotic species while shadowing staff veterinarians in both clinic appointments and surgical procedures. Interested students should contact Dr. Clare Fahy at 203-762-2002. For more info see our website: www.southwiltonvet.com

We offer student externships for 2-4 week periods.

Email: info@southwiltonvet.com

 

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.
Veterinary Student Externship Program Description
 

Facility description: Wild avian hospital and rehabilitation center; oil spill response facility. Treat approximately 3000 wild birds annually; accepting birds from a multi-state area. Respond locally, nationally and internationally to oil spills involving wildlife.


Staff: Two full-time clinical veterinarians and one full-time veterinary intern; 3 full-time clinic supervisors and over 150 volunteers active in bird care.


Program description:
1) Areas of instruction and subsequent responsibilities include: assisting with the operation of the clinic; daily medical treatments and husbandry care; admission of new patients; routine diagnostic procedures (clin-path, radiology, parasitology and necropsy); common medical protocols; protocols for oil-contaminated animals; euthanasia protocols; surgery and anesthesia protocols; caseload management; and human health & safety concerns.
2) The student is expected to become familiar with and use the common reference sources in wildlife rehabilitation, and submit a short report on a related topic.
3) Upon completion of the externship, the student should provide a written evaluation of the Tri-State Wildlife Clinic and the Externship Program.


Duration: 2-4 weeks; Generally available January-May, September and October

Housing: None available on site; students must make their own arrangements for housing.

Location: Newark, Delaware; 40 minutes from Philadelphia, 70 minutes from Baltimore, 2 hours from Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Contact Information:
Erica A. Miller, DVM
110 Possum Hollow Road
Newark, DE 19711
302-737-9543 x116
302-737-9562 (fax)
emiller@tristatebird.org
www.tristatebird.org
 

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
 

Description:
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is the largest wildlife research institution in the Department of Interior. We have colonies of whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, kestrels, screech owls, and various diving duck species. Work is 40 hours weekly, usually weekends off. Work centers around colony animals (medicine, clinical pathology, necropsies, limited surgery) and needs of research staff (currently 45 scientists). Housing is available, but needs to be arranged in advance. No compensation or stipend. April through November preferred as there is little research and no breeding activity in winter.

Contact:
Dr. Glenn Olsen
12302 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD 20708
T: 301-497-5600, 301-497-5603
F: 301-497-5605
Email: golsen@usgs.gov

College of Veterinary Medicine

Description: senior student, 2 week minimum, 15+ avians/week, housing not provided, stipend not provided

Contact:
University of Tennessee
Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian
Knoxville, TN 37996
T: 865-974-8387
F: 865-974-5554

Betty Young
T: 865-974-5502
Email lbyoung@utk.edu to set up externships.
 

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis


Description:

Externship in Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
Busy 2 doctor (one ABVP-boarded practitioner and one intern) exotics-only practice located near Indianapolis is accepting Senior veterinary students for school-approved externships. Interested students should contact office manager Amy Durand for more information. Be prepared to submit a letter of intent with preferred dates and current CV indicating your experience and professional interests.

Contact:

Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis
9330 Waldemar Road
Indianapolis IN 46268 (317-879-8633)
www.BirdDr.com
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) www.aav.org
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) www.aemv.org
 
 

International Crane Foundation

Description:
Preceptorship in Avian and Conservation Medicine. 40 hrs/wk, 4-6 weeks, May-October is best time. Senior veterinary student preferred. Housing provided, no compensation, exclusive avian, externship-approved facility. Preceptors can expect to gain practical experience in crane capture, transport, anesthesia, preventive medicine, disease surveillance and the contribution of veterinary medicine to crane conservation including field project support and professional consultations. Preceptors are encouraged to complete a research project during their stay. Send letter of intent, CV, and letter of reference.

Contact:
Barry K. Hartup, DVM, PhD
E-11376 Shady Lane Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
T: 608-356-9462 x150
F: 608-356-9465
Email hartup@savingcranes.org

 

 The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota

Position Announcement
Residency in Raptor Medicine and Surgery
The Raptor Center
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
 

Opportunity: The Raptor Center is offering a combined program that consists of a clinical residency in Raptor and Avian Medicine and Surgery
(non-ABVP), and Master of Public Health graduate program (Executive Program). The Raptor Center is recognized internationally for its work in raptor medicine and surgery, public and professional education, and the identification of emerging issues related to raptor health and populations. The Executive Program in Public Health Practice (http://www.sph.umn.edu/programs/phpexec/index.asp) is aimed at professionals with an advanced degree, and academic classes can be tailored to focus on public health and conservation principles related to Ecosystem Health. Upon completion the resident should be eligible to sit for the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) Board Examination.

Requirements: Candidates must possess a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and be accepted to the Master of Public Health/Executive Program in Public
Health Practice at the University of Minnesota within the first year. Applicants should be graduates of AVMA-accredited colleges or schools of veterinary medicine or equivalent. An acceptable TOEFFL score is required for applicants for whom English is not a first language. Applicants should have good oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with training and experience in ecosystem health, conservation biology, wildlife management, or related disciplines, and a career interest in avian conservation, wildlife epidemiology, or toxicology.

Duties: The first year will focus primarily on clinical training. Concurrent with an avian medicine and surgery training program, residents manage cases under the supervision of faculty and assist with all aspects of clinical medicine and surgery including on-call duty. In addition, residents will: Assist in teaching and supervising interns and senior veterinary students; participate in research projects, public education programs, sponsored events, and field work on endangered species; and, interact with other faculty and graduate students in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, and other allied University of Minnesota units. Upon successful completion/review of the first year, the second year focus will be on a combination of clinical/teaching responsibilities and academic classes. All required classes for the MPH Executive Program are offered online; electives are generally offered in atraditional format. In addition, residents will: Identify possible Master’s Projects; investigate collaborative opportunities for Field Experience; and, apply for appropriate grants for additional support. Upon successful completion/review of the second year, the third year focus will be on the resident’s Master’s Project and Field Experience, with additional academics and some clinical/teaching responsibilities.

Location:
The Raptor Center - College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
1920 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

Salary: Salary will be in accordance with standard pay scale for residents
in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital plus benefits and tuition.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Beginning Date: 01 July 2010 (flexible)

Contact: Please complete online application at:

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1270580519246 , go to Search Postings and reference Requisition # 165617. Duplicate application, transcript of CVM grades, curriculum vitae or resume, and 3 letters of reference can be sent to Michelle Willette, Chair of Search Committee, at the above address (e-mail: wille203@umn.edu). Letter of application should contain a statement of how you perceive this residency
contributing to your professional goals and the role the veterinary profession can play in wildlife conservation.

The University of Minnesota is an equal-opportunity educator and employer.

 

All Creatures Animal Hospital  

Description:

20-40 avians per week, housing not provided, stipend not provided.

Contact:

Kenneth R. Welle, DVM Dipl . ABVP avian
2001 N. Linview
Urbana, IL 61801
T: 217-328-4143

Bird Medicine and Surgery

Description: 80% avian, 50+ bird cases per week, minimum of 1 week, no housing, no insurance, no stipend.

Contact:

Dave Kersting, DVM
132 Four Seasons Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
T: 314-469-6661
F: 314-469-9019
Email: Birdmedicineandsurgery@charterinternet.com

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Description:

The Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine offers externships (4 week minimum) in zoological medicine for interested 4th year veterinary students. The Zoological Medicine Service within the LSU - Veterinary Teaching Hospital concentrates on companion animal care and wildlife medicine. The caseload comprises approximately 1200 - 1300 companion animal cases per year with 50% being avian and 50% being other exotic species (e.g. reptile, small exotic mammal) with a wildlife caseload of about 1800 cases/year. The students will have an opportunity to oversee both clinical and wildlife cases during their externship experience. Zoo medicine rounds will also be included once a week at one of three facilities, BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, or the New Iberia Primate Center. For more information please view the LSU - SVM web site. For contact regarding possible externship dates:

Contact:

Tom Tully, DVM, MS, Dipl ABVP (Avian) ECZM (Avian)
Javier Nevarez, DVM, PhD
Dept VCS
Skip Bernam Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
T: 225-578-9557
F: 225-578-9798
Email: ttully@vetmed.lsu.edu

Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital

Contact:

Judi Sawyer, Office Manager
4534 Westgate Blvd, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78745
T: 512-892-4463

VCA Anderson Animal Hospital

Description: Junior or senior student, 15+ avians per week, housing not provided, stipend negotiable.

Contact:

Dr. Joni Edwards
1285 S Sheridan Blvd.
Denver, CO 80232
T: 303-922-1127
F: 303-935-7749
Email: joni.edwards@vcamail.com

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital

Description: Available to a fourth-year veterinary student this is an exclusive avian/exotic practice, 40 + cases/wk. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in avian practice. Dr. Armando Burgos is qualified to sit for Boards. Case load includes avian, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, in addition to wildlife. Housing/stipend not provided. In-house endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography.

Practice is shared with a 24-hour emergency clinic which employs specialists in emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, acupuncture. Two-to four-week externships available year-round. Applicants are encouraged to provide a brief presentation to hospital staff on a subject of their choosing at the end of the externship.

Contact:

Jeffrey R. Jenkins, DVM, ABVP Avian
2317 Hotel Circle South, Suite C San Diego, CA 92108
T: 619-260-1412
F: 619-260-1499
Email: drexotic@aol.com OR lovelucylj@aol.com

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center

Description: The Pet Emergency & Specialty Center offers 2-wek externship positions with the Avian/Exotic Service under the direction of our board certified specialist in avian medicine (Dr. Cecil). The service provides surgical and medical services to patients including: birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, primates, fish, amphibians as well as other "special species". The hospital receives patient 24/7 as an emergency/referral service.

The Avian/Exotic Service receives patients during regular business hours, with occasional emergency basis. Our referral hospital employs specialists certified in critical care, internal medicine, dermatology and avian medicine.

Contact:

Todd Cecil, DVM
Avian/Exotics Service
5232 Jackson Drive, Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 91941
T: (619) 462-4800
F: (619) 462-7224
Website: www.pescsandiego.com
Email: exotics@pescsandiego.com

The BIRD Clinic Veterinary Corporation

Description: Senior Students only, 70-90 avian cases per week, stipend not provided.

Contact:

Larry Nemetz, DVM
200 South Tustin Street, Suite E
Orange, CA 92866
T: (714) 633-2910

VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital

Description: 50 avian cases per week, minimum stay one week, housing not provided, stipend not provided.

Contact:

Frank Lavac, MS, DVM, ABVP-Avian
2421 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
T: (310) 828-4587
F: (310) 453-1452
Email: FrankLa@aol.com

Medical Center for Birds
 

Description: Four weeks would be ideal, but a two week period may be adequate in some circumstances. 70-90 patient accessions per week (6 working days). Exclusive avian caseload. Stipend not provided. Please send Resume and at least one letter of recommendation from a clinician at your school. A typical four week rotation consists of: Week 1: Involvement in morning rounds, familiarization with handling, restraint, anamnesis, record keeping, and patient treatment procedures; Week 2: continuation of week 1 plus assigned caseload for wildlife cases, and assigned "ownership" of inpatient cases, as well as hand's on instruction on specific techqniques and training / behavioral analysis principles as may apply on a case-by-case basis; Week 3: Continuation of week 2 plus... Selection of topic for presentatation during grand rounds at end of the fourth week, assistance in surgery with anesthesia, monitoring techniques and possible assistance in surgery in select cases, continued development of training and behavioral science applications; Week 4: Practice endosurgery and/or microsurgical techniques with cadavers or bell peppers, Present grand rounds lecture subject, as well as continuation of subjects from weeks 1-3 as-approriate.

Contact:
Brian Speer, DVM,
Diplomate,ABVP (avian)
Diplomate,ECZM (avian)

3805 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
T: (925) 625-1878
F: (925) 625-8511
Email: avnvet@aol.com
 

BAY AREA BIRD HOSPITAL

Lynn Dustin, VMD, ABVP Avian
Leila Marcucci, DVM
2145 Taraval St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
T: (415)566-4359
F: (415)566-5970
Website: www.bayareabirdhospital.com
Email: DrM@bayareabirdhospital.com
 

University of California, Davis
Clinical opportunities in Companion Avian Medicine at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
 

The Companion Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service at the University of CA, Davis has openings for veterinary students from
other schools and colleges. Rotations requested should be a minimum of 2 weeks and maximum of 4 weeks in length.

Qualifications:

1. Final year veterinary student or about to start final year at time of visit. During the summer (mid June through August) we accept some U.S. students who are between the second and third or third and fourth years, and foreign students who are between the third and fourth or fourth and fifth years.

2. Proficient in spoken and written English. Up to 4 weeks of rotations free of charge. Students that wish to stay longer than 4 weeks will be charged
$550/week. Students who request more than 4 weeks can request a fee waiver. Foreign students may also incur administrative fees related to required visa arrangements. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis. You will be responsible for your own travel, room and board however UCDavis does provide a list of potential temporary housing for students when requested.

To apply for a rotation or for more information, please contact Judy
Wall, VMTH Student Affairs Coordinator via email at jawall@ucdavis.edu
 
 

RESIDENCY AVAILABLE
The Residency in Zoological Companion Animal Medicine at the University of CA, Davis...
 

is a 3-year program that will enable the resident to become a competent zoological companion animal veterinarian and provide the necessary requirements to allow the resident to become certified in the American College of Zoological Medicine. This is a multi-site residency with the majority of time spent providing veterinary care for companion exotic animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians, aquatic animals, small mammals) at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at UCDavis, and for the animals of the Micke Grove Zoo. External rotations at the Sacramento Zoo and the Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito are also provided annually.

Objectives:
• To provide advanced training of the broadest scope in companion avian, small exotic mammal, herpetological and aquatic animal medicine.
• To provide clinical teaching experience.
• To provide limited experience in the design and implementation of an investigative project in a clinically related area.
• To provide experience in manuscript writing and publication.
• To work with board certified faculty and to prepare residents for board certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM)

As traditional veterinary medical education only briefly examines non-domestic animal husbandry, anatomy, and physiology, a training program designed for graduate veterinarians to specialize in and to advance the field of companion avian/exotic animal medicine via research and clinical practice is needed. From a larger perspective, through active and informed medicine, the service also affords a valuable consulting resource for the veterinary medical community. In addition, by improving the health and reproductive fitness of imported animals and their progeny, the program can help to reduce further importation for
the pet trade. Finally, the residency serves the public interest by the creation of a peer-trained and examined specialist who offers an advanced standard of medical care complementary to the current demands of either a zoological institution or private ownership. At completion of the program, graduates should be well prepared for clinical academic positions or for practice.

Applicants must have a DVM, VMD or equivalent degree and completion of a one-year internship or comparable post-graduate training is preferred.
Practice experience is considered in lieu of formal internship training.

The duration of the residency program is 3 years. Renewal for the second and third years will be contingent upon satisfactory performance. The resident may be able to continue in a Master's or PhD program in an area of interest following completion of the residency. Funding for such a program will have to be secured through extramural grant requests and is not part of residency funding.

Michelle Hawkins VMD Dipl. ABVP (Avian Practice)
University of California, Davis
2108 Tupper Hall
Davis, CA 95616
530.752.1393 (ph)
530.752.0414 (fax)
mghawkins@ucdavis.edu
 

Whispering Pines Pet Clinic


Description:

Available to a third- or fourth-year veterinary student. We are a small animal and avian/exotic practice, 15-25 avian/exotic cases/wk. Dr. Weber is ABVP board certified in Avian Practice and in Canine and Feline Practice. Housing/stipend may be available. In-house flexible and rigid endoscopy, ultrasound, video microscope, computerized practice, bone plates and circular/linear ex-fix, orthopedic power saw, high definition radiographs, CO2 laser, full in-house lab, tonopen, avian specific equipment, etc. There are also 4 racing pigeon lofts on site with between 150 and 200 birds in them.

Two-to six-week externships are available year-round. Our practice is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and the climate is warm and dry between March and November, and rainy and cool the rest of the year. We take Tuesdays and Sundays off and there are ample local opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Contact:
Niklos Weber, DVM, DABVP Avian Practice, DABVP Canine and Feline Practice
Whispering Pines Pet Clinic
14632 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
530-873-1136
whisperingpines1@comcast.net
www.whisperingpinespc.com


 

California Wildlife Health Externship
 

Description: As an extern in one of the nation’s largest and most biodiverse states, you will have the chance to work side-by-side with California’s leaders in wildlife veterinary medicine. Four students per academic year rotate between the California Department of Fish and Game’s Wildlife Investigations Lab, the Marine Veterinary Care and Research Center, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the San Francisco Bay Oiled Wildlife Care and Education Center, and the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center. Depending upon ongoing activities at the various facilities, you can expect to gain practical experience in wildlife immobilization and transport, captive wildlife care, and wildlife disease investigation and management, and will work with a variety of species, including hoofstock, carnivores, marine mammals and seabirds. No housing or stipend are available. Please visit: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whc/externship.cfm for more information.

Contact:
Greg Massey, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian
VM: Wildlife Health Center
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Email: jgmassey@ucdavis.edu

 

CANADA


 

Faculté de médecine vétérinaire - Université de Montréal

Contact:

Louise Pinsonneault
Administration des stages
C.P. 5000
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, J2S 2C6, CANADA
T: (450) 773-8521 poste 8210
T: (514) 345-8521 poste 8210 (ligne de Montréal)
F: (450) 778-8159
Courriel: louise.pinsonneault@umontreal.ca

The Links Road Animal & Bird Clinic

Description: Senior student, 100+ avian per week, housing not provided, stipend not provided.

Contact:

Rick Axelson, DVM, Evan Mavromatis D.V.M. Hanadie Nur D.V.M.
41 The Links Road Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M2P-1T7
T: (416) 223-1165
F: (416) 223-1560