FACULTY / RESIDENCY / INTERN / EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

2/15/2010
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is offering a one year veterinary internship in aquatic and zoo animal medicine. The collection includes over 16,000 animals (over 700 species of invertebrates, fresh and salt water fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, including bottlenose dolphins).

This internship provides a unique opportunity for training in aquatic medicine at a facility with an extensive collection of amphibians, reptiles, and birds as well as terrestrial and marine mammals (bottlenose dolphins). This collection and the close working relationships between husbandry and veterinary staff, provides ample opportunities for hands on work with a wide range of terrestrial species that may be found in zoological settings, in addition to the aquatic collection. Our animal health procedures and protocols are based on AZA/AAZV standards for instance regarding quarantine, preventative care, animal shipments, animal training/enrichment, etc. We also handle marine animal rehabilitation cases each year (seals and sea turtles). The National Aquarium in Baltimore is an AZA accredited, private, not-for-profit organization committed to exemplary animal care, public education, and conservation. We have maintained an internship since 1993 with over 10 individuals participating in the program.

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Leigh Ann Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Director of Animal Health
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt St.
Baltimore MD, 21202
tel 410 576 2491
fax 410 576 1080
email lclayton@aqua.org

1/30/2010

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital near Seattle, WA is now accepting applications for our 13 month 2010/2011 internship program. Start date in June or July 2010. Preference is given to new graduates. We are a 3.5 doctor, 100% avian/exotic hospital which is a thriving daytime practice as well as a 24-hour emergency hospital. We enjoy a heavy caseload and will provide a new graduate with limitless educational opportunities. Learn more about us at www.theexoticvet.com. Email manager@theexoticvet.com for more information.

9/20/2009
Externships and/or an internship available with emphasis on small exotic mammals. Animal House of Chicago is a #3 DVM small animal practice in Chicago that sees 80% Exotics. Of the Exotics, 40% are Small Mammals (approximately #10 Small Mammal patients per day), as well as Birds 30% and Reptiles/Amphibians 30%.

Dr. Byron J.S. de la Navarre, D.V.M.
Past-President, Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)
Past-President, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association {CVMA}
Illinois State Liaison, Association of Avian Veterinarians [AAV]
Co-Director, Midwest Exotic Seminars (MEPS)
Secretary: Chicago Veterinary Emergency Services (CVES)
Chairperson, Chicago Herpetologic Society's [CHS] Conservation & Research Committee
Member, Member Services Committee (AVMA)

Animal House of Chicago, Complete Veterinary Care, Inc.
2752 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 60625
tel. # (773) 878 - 8002, FAX # 773 * 878 * 0546
E-mail: Exotxdr@aol.com, AnimalHouseOfChicago.com

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.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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
Kannapolis NC 28083
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. Jorg Mayer
Tufts University
School of Veterinary Medicine
200 Westboro Road
North Grafton, MA 01536
508-839-5395 ext. 84745
joerg.mayer@tufts.edu
100% exotic clinic at the university and see about 60% small mammals, 30% birds and 10% reptiles, amphibians and fish.

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
Urbana, IL 61801
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.