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Zoos & Aquariums
Veterinary Technician Internship
Kansas City, MOOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$15–$15 /hrPosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- Veterinary Technician
- zoological medicine
- anesthetic monitoring
- phlebotomy
- radiography
- urinalysis
- fecal exams
- blood smears
- manual restraint
- driver's license
Nice to have
- GPA 3.0 or higher
Role summary
This Veterinary Technician Internship offers hands-on training in zoological medicine, requiring completion of the first year or recent graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program. The 10-week, full-time internship involves assisting with clinical procedures like anesthesia, restraint, phlebotomy, and radiography, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and performing laboratory tests. Interns must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, lift up to 75 pounds, and possess a valid driver's license. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is desired. This role is ideal for aspiring veterinary technicians seeking practical experience in a zoo setting.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERN
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : The Veterinary Technician Internship serves as an opportunity to receive hands-on training as a Veterinary Technician in the field of zoological medicine. This internship must be in conjunction with a degree program from an accredited school of veterinary technology. TIME COMMITMENT: This internship is scheduled five days per week (Monday – Friday), eight hours per day (8:00-4:30pm), for a period of ten weeks (a minimum of 400 hours). Interns may be expected to work additional hours or weekends as needed. Interns are expected to attend the full ten weeks unless an abbreviated session has been previously approved (minimum 8 weeks). Additionally, four sessions take place annually: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. *All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING:
| DEPARTMENT | Veterinary Health |
| CLASSIFICATION | Non-Exempt (Hourly) |
| REPORTS TO | Veterinary Health Hospital Manager |
| DIRECT REPORTS | N/A |
| STARTING PAY | $15.00/Hour |
| Duties | Percentage |
Assists the Veterinary Health Department with clinical procedures, including but not limited to:
| 45% |
| Learning to maintain the hospital with duties that include cleaning and sanitization, equipment care, stocking supplies etc. | 40% |
| Learning to perform laboratory testing and sample preparation such as urinalysis and fecal exams, blood smears, etc. | 15% |
- Must have completed first year or be a recent graduate of an accredited school of veterinary technology.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher desired.
- 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. Assistance depending upon task or role.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
- Must pass a background screening.
