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Veterinary Technician Intern White Oak Conservation Center Duties: Under the supervision and direction of the veterinary staff, and with the senior staff veterinary technician as an immediate supervisor, the student should be able to perform/learn, and become proficient in a variety of laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests including mammalian, avian and some reptilian hematology. The student will assist the veterinarians and visiting researchers with medical examinations, surgical and preventative procedures, radiology, neonatal care and necropsies. This includes keeping the instruments clean and sterile, the building clean and ready to use, keeping supplies stocked, and other duties as assigned. Under the direction of the senior veterinary technician, the student will design and implement a small research project. The position is approximately 40% lab work, 30% surgical treatment assistance, 20% hospital maintenance, and 10% neonatal care. Education: Student should have completed classroom study in an accredited veterinary technician program. Private practice experience preferred. Only American and Canadian students will be considered. Knowledge and Abilities: Student should have a working knowledge of veterinary principles, anatomy, pharmacology, parasitology, hematology, radiology, anesthesiology, urinalysis, microbiology, and surgical techniques. The student should be self-motivated, able to work well alone and with others, willing to learn new techniques or procedures and able to work harmoniously with the centers staff. Stipend and Benefits: This position, rewarding in many ways, includes housing at the Conservation Center as well as a small stipend for the duration of the internship. Applicants should send a resume, transcript, and three letters of reference by 1 April for the July 2007 internship to: |