Veterinary Medicine Internship

Company: The Caldwell Zoo
Location: Tyler
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Caldwell Zoo Veterinary Department is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded student or recent college graduate interested in gaining on-the-job experience in wildlife/zoo medicine. Under the supervision and direction of the veterinary staff, the veterinary medicine intern will participate in and/or become familiar with all aspects of the veterinary department, including but not limited to: Animal assessments – physical/visual examination, immobilization equipment, procedure preparation, clinical skills, anesthesia, radiology Lab/Diagnostic testing – sample collection/processing, testing, shipping Housekeeping – hospital and equipment cleaning/maintenance Record keeping – note taking, filing, electronic medical records (ZIMS) Animal husbandry – hospitalized and/or quarantine animal care Visitor relations – opportunity for guest interaction Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older Must be a sophomore in college or have a higher classification Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher Negative TB Test Previous veterinary clinical experience and/or zoo experience preferred Duration May 20th - August 25th * Please plan to arrive at least three business days before the start date to complete the onboarding process. * Any time off requested during the internship (excluding illness or emergency) must be discussed in the interview and approved before starting the internship. To be Considered: Please apply and upload the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Application deadline 03/31/2026.

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