Veterinary Technician Internship - TEXAS - AZA : Job Details

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Veterinary Technician Internship - TEXAS

Experience level: Veterinary Technician LVT, RVT, or CVT, with a minimum of 1 year working as a Vet Tech.

Application deadlines:

PLEASE APPLY IN THE TIME FRAME THAT YOU WANT TO INTERN IN- PLEASE ADD THE TIME FRAME IN YOUR COVER LETTER AS WELL. APPLY FOR THE TIME FRAME THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO BE HERE. BELOW ARE THE TIME FRAMES, DO NOT APPLY FOR TIME FRAMES THAT YOU ARE NOT FULLY AVAILABLE FOR.

SPRING (January-May) deadline for applications is October 1st

SUMMER (May-August) deadline is March 1st

FALL (August/September-December) deadline is June 1st

Full-time internship (40+ hours per week)

This is an internship for postgraduate veterinary technicians already working as an LVT, CVT, or RVT with an interest in wildlife medicine. Minimum of 1 year experience in the field is required.

This internship will give you valuable experience in the field of wildlife/zoo medicine. The internship will provide extensive hands on experience working clinically with a variety of exotic and native species. Some of your training responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: field immobilizations, the daily upkeep and cleaning of the veterinary hospital, record keeping and filing, running fecal parasite checks, manual WBC counts and differentials, placing IV catheters and running IV fluids, blood collection using the vacutainer system, filling Rx's, following DVM /Tech orders, intubation, anesthesia, neonatal care, and wrapping packs and sterilization. You will be working closely with staff and volunteers and must be able to lift up to and sometimes more than 50 lbs. You may also work in varying degrees of hot or cold weather. A valid driver's license is required.

Stipend/Housing: A $300/month stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environment is mandatory during your internship. If required, transportation to and from training area will be provided.

Selected person must provide proof of a negative TB test conducted within 30 days of arrival at Fossil Rim and proof of rabies vaccination (or adequate protective titer) within the year prior to starting the internship at Fossil Rim. This is will be at your own expense.

Please note: If you are selected, a background check will be done prior to your arrival. Fossil Rim is a drug-free workplace and a drug screen will take place the week prior to your internship.

International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process.

Salary

$300/month stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environment

How to Apply

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER SEMESTER.

Please apply through our website ( WE DO NOT accept applications via email. Click the Apply for this Position button, fill out the form, upload the required documents, and click the Submit Application button. The application requires a cover letter of interest detailing your background and career goals, a resume, and the names of three people (with their phone numbers and email) we can contact as professional references. Please specify which season you are applying for.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

2155 County Road 2008

Glen Rose, TX 76043

Phone: 254-###-####

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