Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, OH

Description of Elective Experience

During the externship students will participate in all aspects of the veterinary department's activities, including routine, emergency, and preventive health care of the animal colleciton, maintaining health records, assisting the veterinary technicians with routine tests, and assisting in the care of hospitalized patients.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Zoo hospital library, computerized database

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

The student will participate in all aspects of daily operations at the animal health center, including daily medical rounds, implementation of preventive medicine programs, and assisting with daily treatments. The student will be expected to work on an independent study project which the student will present during the final week of the program.

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info)

Students are responsible for their own housing arrangements. 

Supervisor
Katie Seeley, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZM
Website
https://careers3-columbuszoo.icims.com/jobs/2370/veterinary-preceptorship/job
Contact email
Address

Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Drive
Columbus, OH 43065
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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