2026 Fall Internship - Rehab/Vet Tech

Position Roles & Responsibilities

• Assists rehabilitation team with intake, care, and placement of native wildlife
• Assists the Vet Tech staff with the daily veterinary care and record keeping of our animal residents
• Observes annual check-ups and any necessary procedures performed by our vet
• Participates in public education spotlights
• Maintains accurate records
• Complies with all Chattanooga Zoo policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications And Program Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in a college or university or have graduated within the past 12 months
• Completed at least 30 college credits with a 2.5 GPA or above
• Available to work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (2 of the 3 days) and Saturday (required)
• Available to work 24 hours per week (360 total hours)
• Available for 15 weeks from August 24 - December 4, 2026
• Ability to read, speak and write English in order to successfully complete essential job functions
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Passion for working with animals and serious about learning
• Successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and TB skin test

Application Requirements

• Submit a completed application which includes all of the following:
• Upload resume AND cover letter which includes your area of interest
• Upload transcript of college coursework confirming 30 or more college hours with a 2.5 GPA or above
• Upload reference letter of a NON-family member on official company or school letterhead with a date and a signature

Physical Requirements

• Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently
• This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting/holding a majority of the time

Physical Environment

• This position requires constant movement across zoo grounds for the majority of the workday and is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid & dry/arid weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Friends of the Zoo, Inc (Chattanooga Zoo) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug-Free Workplace

This position requires pre-employment screenings which will include: a background check, drug screen & tuberculin skin test.