Job Description
Exotic Animal Medicine Intern
Exotic Animal Medicine Service in the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center
This internship position will reside within the Exotic Animal Medicine Service (EAMS)
in the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center, which is a part of the larger Veterinary
Health Complex at the CVM. The position is one year in length from June 24, 2013 to
June 30, 2014. The EAMS provides primary and referral care for a wide variety of
companion exotic animals, including birds, small mammals (i.e., rabbits, ferrets, guinea
pigs, etc.), reptiles, amphibians, fishes and other aquatic and invertebrate species.
Faculty mentors include Drs. Laurie Degernes (companion & wild avian species), Dr.
Greg Lewbart (reptiles, amphibians, aquatic species, invertebrates), Dr. Vanessa
Grunkemeyer (all exotic animals), and Dr. Lynsey Rosen (all exotic animals). Other
faculty mentors may include Dr. Craig Harms (aquatic animals), Drs. Michael Stoskopf
and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf (wild carnivores), and several of our adjunct faculty.
Training and mentoring will primarily take place in the Exotic Animal Medicine Service,
but may also include offsite training during field service visits (i.e., to NC Museum of
Natural Sciences, Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, NC Zoo, local private collections, and
other partner institutions). Supplementary training with our teaching animals and partner
institutions will provide a wide variety of learning experiences for this intern.
The intern will act as a clinician-in-training within the EAMS. The selected candidate
will:
1. Provide high quality effective and efficient patient care for a variety of exotic
animal species (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.). Clinical responsibilities will
entail all the duties associated with case management: client and referring DVM
communication, development and implementation of a diagnostic and treatment
plan, interpretation of diagnostic findings, surgery, post-operative care,
development of a home care plan, and fiscally responsible management – all with
appropriate level of faculty guidance and mentorship. The individual will
participate in the emergency roster and after hours patient care.
2. Provide high quality teaching for veterinary students in clinical rotations, and
assist faculty with teaching selectives, electives, and core DVM course labs, as
requested. Interns are required to give one 30 minute presentation during the
House Officer Seminar series.
3. Assist faculty and staff with clinical service projects (may include writing SOPs
for the clinical service, developing client education handouts, giving presentations
to local avian and exotics organizations, etc.).
Minimum experience/education
DVM or equivalent degree. Must have some clinical experience in, and basic knowledge
of exotic pet medicine.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Prefer at least one year of post-DVM clinical training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Responsible for assisting faculty with managing clinical cases and teaching avian, reptile,
and exotic mammal medicine, and assisting with patient care in the Exotic Animal
Medicine Service.
Salary
$25,653 plus benefits
Application Process
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, official transcripts and three letters
of recommendation. All application materials are requested by March 1, 2013 (or until a
suitable candidate is identified), and should be sent to:
Vanessa Grunkemeyer, DVM, DABVP
Department of Clinical Sciences
NCSU-CVM
1060 William Moore Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Office telephone – (919) 513-7350
Fax – (919) 513-6336
Email – Vanessa_Grunkemeyer@ncsu.edu
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual
orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and
interview process please call (919) 515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal &
sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle
checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are
required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to
start date.