AEMV Internships/Externships/Preceptorships - Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians

Internships/Externships/Preceptorships Available

This section is for posting faculty, residency, intern, and/or externship opportunities for exotical mammal veterinarians. These postings are free, are subject to approval by the board of directors and should be renewed monthly. Send postings to: info@aemv.org.

Internships

11/15/2011 - VCA Veterinary Referral Associates is offering two internships in avian and exotic animal medicine and surgery beginning 7/9/12.

The training program is 51 weeks in duration. Applicants will be considered based on a letter of intent, resume, interview, academic record and letters of recommendation. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in small animal/exotic animal medicine. Prior completion of a rotating small animal internship is required. A Maryland license is required to enter the internship.

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, an established hospital in our community for 32 years, moved into a new, almost 30,000 square foot facility in August 2009. Our team has board certified specialists in internal medicine (4), emergency/critical care (3), radiology, surgery, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, oncology, neurology, and canine rehabilitation therapy (2). We also have residency-trained veterinarians in surgery and avian and exotic medicine and surgery. We have renowned residency training programs in emergency/critical care medicine and small animal internal medicine, and currently the rotating internship is supported by five (5) residents in these programs. Cardiology services are provided by Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates located in our hospital. The hospital is staffed by doctors, technicians, and receptionists 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Specialized capabilities include blood gas analysis, diagnostic imaging (radiology and ultrasonography), MRI, CT, echocardiography, endoscopy, cystoscopy, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy, extensive surgical capabilities (soft tissue, orthopedic and laparoscopy), I-131, radiation therapy and mechanical ventilation.

Click here to read more about these internships.

Please note: Intern applicatants should apply through the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (www.virmp.org).


2/10/2011 - Internship position available in very busy avian and exotics exclusive practice in South Florida

Intense mentoring available. True DR digital radiography, in - house laboratory, ultrasound and endoscopy. Five day work schedule, no emergency service at this time. If new intern combined with other intern that is already scheduled to start here in June want to establish emergency service to enhance their income, I am open to that. Salary
would be $28,000 per year plus benefits including generous CE budget. Interested vets must be fluent in English and be eligible to take Florida State boards before June 2011.

Please contact Dr. Susan Kelleher at auntnoon@att.net or 954-968-7171 or fax 954-968-8414.


Preceptorships Available

West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic is accepting preceptorships/externships from 4 year veterinary students. The clinic sees 20-30 cases a day. We are 100% avian/exotic (30-40% small exotic).

Dr. Gregory Rich
3640 West Esplanade
Metairie, La 70002
www.gregrichdvm.com - work phone (504) 455-6386


Education Opportunities/Externships

The following veterinary institutions and private practices have announced externship and/or internships available with emphasis on small exotic mammals. Complete information on these opportunities can be obtained from the sponsor.

Dr. Peter Fisher
Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
5201-A Virginia Beach Blvd.

757-499-1869
www.petcarevabeach.com - 4-Doctor AAHA practice with about 30% exotics caseload. Housing provided.

Dr. Chris Griffin
Griffin Avian and Exotic Veterinary Hospital
1317 South Cannon Blvd, Suite 2

704-932-8111
www.griffinexotics.com - 4th year students welcome beginning late fall 2004. 100% exotic animal hospital with 30-40% small mammal.

Dr Angela Lennox
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis
9330 Waldemar Road
Indianapolis IN 46268
317-879-8633
www.BirdDr.com - 100% exotic animal hospital, 40% small mammal. Housing provided.

Dr. Jerry Murray
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch
Dallas, TX
AFERRETVET@cs.com - Emphasis on ferrets.

Dr. Lauren Powers
Carolina Veterinary Specialists
Avian and Exotic Pet Service
704-949-1100
www.carolinavet.com
A referral and emergency practice with several locations, busy avian and exotic service.

Dr. Kenneth Welle
All Creatures Animal Hospital
2001 N. Linview

217-328-4143
www.allcreaturesah.com - Small mammal caseload about 20-25 patients per week.

University of Georgia
Internship program in the department of exotic animal, wildlife and zoological medicine.
Contact Dr. Stephen Hernandez-Divers BvetMed DZooMed MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine
shdivers@vet.uga.edu - 1-706-542-6378

Dr. Heather Wilson DVM ABVP (Avian)
hwilson@vet.uga.edu - 1-706-542-6328

Dr. Susan Kelleher, DVM
Broward Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic
611 NW 31st Avenue
Pompano Beach FL 33069
100% exotic animal clinic
1-954-968-7171 - AuntNoon@cofs.net - www.exoticanimalcare.com

*Note that a number of veterinary schools offer internships that provide some small exotic mammal experience.