Veterinary Externship

Job Overview

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Benefits

Stipend of 100 dollars per day
Hands-on experience with aquatic and exotic animals
Mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals
Exposure to aquatic biosecurity and quarantine practices
Flexible scheduling based on student availability

Job Description

The Tennessee Aquarium is a renowned public aquarium located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, dedicated to the conservation, education, and research of aquatic life and ecosystems. Established with a mission to inspire, educate, and engage the public about freshwater and marine environments, the aquarium is home to a wide variety of species, including freshwater and marine fishes, penguins, psittacines, native birds, reptiles, and mammals such as Flying Squirrels, North American River Otters, and Lemurs. Notably, the Tennessee Aquarium does not house marine mammals but offers extensive expertise in the care and management of a diverse range of exotic species. The establishment is... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary college as a final year student graduating within the academic calendar year
  • Background knowledge in aquatic animals preferred
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary college as a final year student graduating within the academic calendar year
  • Background knowledge in aquatic animals preferred
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

  • Learn about quarantine and aquatic biosecurity practices
  • Acquire knowledge of water quality parameters through time in our water quality lab
  • Observe and assist veterinary staff with medical issues concerning aquarium animals
  • Assist husbandry staff with daily care of various aquarium animals
  • Learn about the ecology and life history of exotic species
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Location

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