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Veterinary Technician Externship

Description:  Assists with medical program at the veterinary hospital to ensure excellent animal health services at The Wilds. 
  • Must be available Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • The externship is a minimum time commitment of 6 weeks.
  • Preferred dates are from May through November.
  • This is an unpaid position.
  • On site shared housing is available at $250/month.
 
Background: The Wilds is situated on nearly 10,000 acres of reclaimed surface-mined land in southeastern Ohio. We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support conservation through innovative education, breeding, and research programs that emphasize the protection and intensive management of our wildlife resources.

Responsibilities

  • Participates with daily medical care including but not limited to assisting in medical procedures, administering medications, and feeding and cleaning animals under veterinary care.
  • Collects and processes medical samples for diagnostic testing and banking for future use.
  • Frequently provides laboratory analyses including hematology, chemistry, parasitology and other clinical pathological procedures; insures quality control of laboratory results; maintains the diagnostic equipment in calibrated working order; maintains the laboratory in a clean, professional state.
  • Submits pathology samples to laboratory, and distributes other biological samples to researchers, museums and universities.
  • Performs maintenance of inventory of required surgical, medical, pharmacological and office supplies.
  • Performs maintenance, cleanliness and sterility of hospital facilities and equipment.
  • Maintains cooperative relationship with animal health and management departments in order to provide superior medical care for the collection.
  • Constantly strives to further the mission of the organization and avidly supports all the parks of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium including Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club and The Wilds.
  • Implements sustainable practices in daily tasks whenever possible.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Second Year Veterinary Technology Student or recent graduate (2 years or less) currently enrolled in an accredited program or currently licensed/registered and practicing veterinary technician.
  • Enrollment or degree in a Veterinary Technology Program accredited by the AVMA CVTEA.
  • For graduated Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT), certification by the state of Ohio veterinary medical board is required.
  • Experience working or interning in a veterinary practice directly with animals is preferred. 
  • Knowledge of exotic animals and their medicine strongly encouraged.
  • Ability to provide own transportation is required.
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
  • Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all team members and contacts regarding company business required.
  • Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
  • Proof of negative TB screening and rabies vaccination prior to placement is required.
  • Possession of a current valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required.
  • Ability to adhere to The Wilds drug-free workplace policy 
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check
This position will require a negative 2-Step TB Test. Please keep in mind that the TB Test must either be completed prior to a COVID-19 Vaccination or administered 28 days from the last COVID-19 vaccination.