The goal of the COSI Living Collection veterinary student externship is to introduce 4th year vet students via a clinical rotation, to the non-profit wildlife veterinary medicine and provide hands-on understanding of the types of tasks and activities associated with a wildlife collection, including:
- Behavior assessment
- Handling
- Routine veterinary rounds
- Assessment and diagnostics
- Husbandry for a variety of wildlife species
Students will be supervised by the Sr. Manager of Living Collections and will be able to consult with Dr. Mark Flint, current One Welfare resident, and current Zoo & Wildlife Conservation Medicine & Ecosystem Health resident.
Placements align with semesters.
Active wildlife collection that consists of 18 species, 48 individuals, and 2 colonies that are used in an informal education setting.
Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the field
Dr. Mark Flint available as needed and veterinary rounds with current vet residents.
Knowledgeable animal care staff available to provide hands on training.
Access to a wide variety of diagnostic equipment when needed.
Students to complete 10-16 hours/week through semester including possible weekend shifts. Ability to align schedule with vet rotations.