The Exotic, Wildlife, and Zoo Animal Medicine Internship at Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides a broad experience in comparative medicine. The intern will have the opportunity to work with numerous species including companion and wild birds, exotic pets (including reptiles, lagomorphs, and rodents), wildlife, and zoo animals. The intern will gain experience in captive management, medicine, anesthesia, and surgery of exotic animals. In addition, the intern will assist in the diagnosing and treating of diseases, in chemically immobilizing, and in refining and implementing programs in preventative medicine programs for animals at the Sunset Zoo and, occasionally, at the Topeka Zoo.
The intern will be provided opportunities for teaching (senior veterinary students in a clinical setting and junior veterinary students in a formal lecture) and manuscript preparation (Interns are encouraged to author or co-author three papers; i.e., case reports, what's your diagnosis?, etc.). Opportunities to conduct or assist in original research studies may be available.
The intern will have the opportunity to rotate through other specialties or take an out-rotation at another institution or zoo. The intern will also be expected to rotate on exotic animal emergency coverage.
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is a modern, spacious facility on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. The University is in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas, with numerous recreational opportunities available.
It is an expectation that all interns be present for the orientation session occurring on the first day(s) of employment.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Intern and resident candidates are selected through the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians (AAVC) Veterinary Intern and Resident Matching Program (VIRMP). Information about position availability, program descriptions and forms needed to apply can be found at the VIRMP web site.