Akron Zoological Park
Job Posting
Veterinary Intern
Date: September 24, 2013
Qualifications:
A DVM degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, a valid Ohio
veterinary license, and a valid driver’s license are required. One year of post-graduate
veterinary experience in private practice or completion of a veterinary internship is preferred.
Position Description:
The Akron Zoological Park (AZP) is currently taking applications for a Veterinary Internship. The
AZP houses a diverse collection of over 1200 animals representing over 150 species. The
Veterinary Intern is an educational position that works along with the Veterinarian to provide
medical and surgical care for the zoo’s animal collection. This is an 18-20 month position
intended to provide clinically focused experience in all aspects of zoological medicine. The
Veterinary Intern is an active member of the veterinary team which consists of one full time
veterinarian, two relief veterinarians, two registered veterinary technicians, and a hospital
coordinator/registrar. This program focuses on training in all aspects of the medical and
surgical care of zoo animals, including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, preventative medicine,
parasitology, radiology, nutrition, anesthesiology, pathology, record keeping, and staff
communication regarding zoological cases. In addition to the clinical work, the Veterinary Intern
will also engage in topic rounds, journal rounds, research projects, presentations, and
manuscript writing. The purpose of the internship is to provide experience to improve clinical
competency with zoological species and to prepare the intern for a zoological medicine
residency or a clinical position in a zoological institution.
The position is a full-time, FLSA exempt position requiring at least 40 hrs/wk. The position does
occasionally require work on days off, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate
should have a high degree of organization, attention to detail, good communication skills,
professionalism, and a working knowledge of veterinary medicine and surgery. A full job
description, salary, and benefits are available upon request. To apply, please send a CV, letter
of intent, veterinary school transcript with class ranking, and names and phone numbers of
three letters of reference to: Kimberly Cook, DVM, Akron Zoological Park, 500 Edgewood Ave.,
Akron, OH 44307. Email: kacook@akronzoo.org.
The Akron Zoo is a Drug-Free Workplace and an EOE. This is an eighteen month position
starting November, 2013. Application deadline is October 25, 2013.