Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Description of Elective Experience: 

Veterinary Student Externship
The Animal Health Department is currently accepting externship applications for fourth-year veterinary students (third-year students will be considered if in their clinical year). The Animal Health Department serves the medical and surgical needs of the mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish that make their home at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Interested students should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, veterinary school transcripts, letters from two professional references, and 2-3 potential time slots to Dr. Ginger Sturgeon via Colleen Yeany (Administrative Assistant) at vethsp@pittsburghzoo.org.

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

Externships are 6-8 weeks long, with a work schedule of Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weekend hours are possible). Externs will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the animal health team.

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

Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a rent of $50 per week. Requests for housing must be made in advance of your externship.

Supervisor: 
Ginger Sturgeon, DVM
Website: 
www.pittsburghzoo.org
Contact email: 
vethsp@pittsburghzoo.org
Address: 
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
United States
Animal Type: 
Other
Exotic
Practice or Institution Type: 
Exotic, Aquatic, Avian, Wildlife, and Zoological
Is student housing available?: 
Yes