Veterinary Preceptorship Program (Oregon Zoo)

Position Summary

This is an unpaid opportunity. Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The Oregon Zoo is the state's most popular paid attraction, inspiring visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats. The Veterinary Preceptorship is a six to eight-week opportunity for third or fourth-year veterinary students, currently enrolled in a US veterinary program or students from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college for the academic year of 2022-2023.

About the Role

The Oregon Zoo's Veterinary Preceptorship provides students with the opportunity to observe and actively participate in all aspects of zoological medicine. Students will participate in all facets of the zoo's medicine program, including attending rounds and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of species in a zoological setting. The zoo is home to more than 200 different animal species, and its mission is to create a better future for wildlife, with a focus on fighting extinction locally in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Chemical and physical immobilization
• Clinical and anatomical pathology (post-mortem examinations)
• Surgery
• Diagnosis and treatment of ongoing clinical cases
• Overview of the components of a zoo-based preventative medicine program, including quarantine and pre-shipment examinations
• Collaborate and network with professionals currently working in the field

Requirements

• Third or fourth-year veterinary students with a serious interest in medicine
• Completion of anesthesia, internal medicine, and radiology rotations prior to the zoo preceptorship
• Proof of tuberculosis testing (TB screening) prior to start of internship

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including clinical notes and post-mortem reports
• Prioritize and multi-task; must be organized and flexible to change course of work/projects as circumstances dictate
• Enter data and use specialized software for a variety of tasks
• Lift, squat and bend while holding up to 15lbs
• Grasp, lift and safely hold an object weighing up to 30lbs

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Organizational and flexibility skills
• Data entry and specialized software proficiency
• Physical abilities for handling objects and lifting

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits Metro offers. The Oregon Zoo is widely recognized for its commitment to animal welfare, conservation, and research. Paid sick leave, full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement if eligible and qualified, and no-cost TriMet Hop Pass are included. Employee Assistance Program is also available.

Pay

Unpaid Internships do not receive benefits.

Schedule

Students will participate in the Veterinary Preceptorship for a six to eight-week period.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Metro, we're committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies, and training programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.

Assistance

To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

Online Applications

Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Additional Information

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Unless otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement, Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.