Veterinary Technician Internship

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Veterinary Health Department with clinical procedures, including but not limited to: Learning to set up and break down medical procedures.
• Learning immobilization procedures such as anesthetic monitoring and recording, catheterization, etc.
• Learning to administer routine treatments on hospitalized animals.
• Learning to perform preventative health care of the collection such as manual restraint, phlebotomy, radiography.
• Maintaining the hospital with duties that include cleaning and sanitization, equipment care, stocking supplies etc.
• Performing laboratory testing and sample preparation such as urinalysis and fecal exams, blood smears, etc.

Education & Formal Training

• Must have completed first year or be a recent graduate of an accredited school of veterinary technology.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher desired.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
• Must pass a background screening.