ASSOCIATION OF ZOO VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

If you are a veterinary technician student or recent grad, AZVT has an amazing resource list of zoos & aquariums that offer
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TEACHING PROGRAMS!

What are TEACHING PROGRAMS? We use it as an umbrella term covering the more commonly used: externship, internship, or preceptorship.

In general, participants of these individual programs will be performing similar duties as the supervising zoo vet tech. Most facilities require certain medical clearances be met. A few examples may include: a negative TB test within the last 6 months, current tetanus vaccination, and completed rabies vaccination series and/or titer. Please review the individual posting for current requirements.

Most zoos do not provide monetary support or housing for students. But some may offer assistance in locating/suggesting housing options.

To add a Teaching Program, download and complete the Program Posting Form

READ AND ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FORM.

To delete or edit a current Teaching Program posting, contact

AVAILABLE TEACHING PROGRAMS

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	BINDER PARK ZOO
Facility Location	BATTLE CREEK, MI
Facility Website	www.binderparkzoo.org
Program Contact	JEANETTE NASH
Contact Email	jnash@binderparkzoo.org
Type of Position	Pre-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	DOWNLOAD

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
Facility Location	COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Facility Website	www.cmzoo.org
Program Contact	DEEANN WILFONG AND BRENDA CORDOVA
Contact Email	vetstaff@cmzoo.org
Type of Position	Post-grad
Applications Accepted	to March 31, 2023
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Facility Location	CINCINNATI, OH
Facility Website	www.cincinnatizoo.org
Program Contact	JANELL DUVALL
Contact Email	janell.duvall@cincinnatizoo.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	DOWNLOAD

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	FORT WAYNE CHILDREN'S ZOO
Facility Location	FORT WAYNE, IN
Facility Website	kidszoo.org
Program Contact	SARAH SLOAN
Contact Email	sarah.sloan@kidszoo.org
Type of Position	Pre-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER
Facility Location	GLEN ROSE, TX
Facility Website	www.fossilrim.org
Program Contact	ALLYSSA ROBERTS
Contact Email	allyssar@fossilrim.org
Type of Position	Post-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	INDIANAPOLIS ZOO
Facility Location	INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Facility Website	www.indianapoliszoo.com
Program Contact	ADAM GARRETT
Contact Email	agarrett@indyzoo.com
Type of Position	Pre-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS
Facility Location	JACKSONVILLE, FL
Facility Website	www.jacksonvillezoo.org
Program Contact	SARAH BLOCK
Contact Email	blocks@jacksonvillezoo.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Application Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	KANSAS CITY ZOO
Facility Location	KANSAS CITY, MO
Facility Website	www.kansascityzoo.org
Program Contact	CORRYN WILLEY
Contact Email	corrynwilley@fotzkc.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Deadlines: Jan 15, April 15, July 15, October 15
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO
Facility Location	DULUTH, MN
Facility Website	www.lszooduluth.org
Program Contact	AMY GALLAGHER
Contact Email	agallagher@lszoo.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	LOUISVILLE ZOO
Facility Location	LOUISVILLE, KY
Facility Website	www.louisvillezoo.org
Program Contact	JAMIE HUBER
Contact Email	james.huber@louisvilleky.gov
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	DOWNLOAD

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	MYSTIC AQUARIUM
Facility Location	MYSTIC, CT
Facility Website	www.mysticaquarium.org
Program Contact	STEVEN NELSON
Contact Email	snelson@mysticaquarium.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	OREGON ZOO
Facility Location	PORTLAND, OR
Facility Website	www.oregonzoo.org
Program Contact	HEATHER BRITTINGHAM
Contact Email	vetpreceptorships@oregonzoo.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	SAINT LOUIS ZOO
Facility Location	SAINT LOUIS, MO
Facility Website	www.stlzoo.org
Program Contact	KIM AUBUCHON
Contact Email	kaubuchon@stlzoo.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Post Expires	UFN
Facility Name	SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
Facility Location	ESCONDIDO & SAN DIEGO, CA
Facility Website	www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org
Program Contact	CARRIE CRAMER; SAFARI PARK / JILL KUNTZ; SAN DIEGO ZOO
Contact Email	ccramer@sdzwa.org / jkuntz@sdzwa.org
Type of Position	Post-grad
Applications Accepted	Feb 5th
Program Description	DOWNLOAD

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO
Facility Location	WICHITA, KS
Facility Website	www.scz.org
Program Contact	STEFANIE YOUNKIN
Contact Email	stefanie.younkin@scz.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	DOWNLOAD

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	SHEDD AQUARIUM
Facility Location	CHICAGO, IL
Facility Website	www.sheddaquarium.org
Program Contact	BRIDGET THORNTON
Contact Email	internship@sheddaquarium.org
Type of Position	Pre or Post grad
Applications Accepted	Jan 5th; Mar 1st; June 1st
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA
Facility Location	WAYNESBORO, VA
Facility Website	www.wildlifecenter.org
Program Contact	DR. KARRA PIERCE
Contact Email	kpierce@wildlifecenter.org
Type of Position	Pre-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

Posting Expires	UFN
Facility Name	WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA
Facility Location	WAYNESBORO, VA
Facility Website	www.wildlifecenter.org
Program Contact	DR. KARRA PIERCE
Contact Email	kpierce@wildlifecenter.org
Type of Position	Post-grad
Applications Accepted	Continuous
Program Description	INFO

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