Smithsonian Institution National Zoological Park, DC

Description of Elective Experience

Students will attend rounds and participate in diagnosis and treatment of most species in a zoological setting. A mentored project (research, teaching module, case presentation, etc) is to be completed during the externship.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Institutional Resources Available:

4- ACZM boarded veterinarians
2- ACVP boarded pathologists
residents in clinical (1) medicine; pathology fellow (1)

Educational Resources Available:

- Student computer access
- Online journal access
- Library access

 

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

Students will participate in all facets of the medical program at the National Zoo's facility, including: routine care of hospitalized animals; quarantine animals; pathology; medical records review; case rounds. A special project will be assigned whenever possible.

 

Student Supervision:  Monday - Friday + one weekend day per week (>40 hr per week)

Supervisor
Dr. Jessica Siegal-Willott
Website
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/careers/internships/veterinary-preceptorship
Contact email
Address

Department of Wildlife Health Services
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
United States

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