Oregon State University Pre-Veterinary Medical Association

Aspen Ridge Ranch

www.aspenridgemontana.com

My name is Doug Bailey, I am the ranch manager at Aspen Ridge Ranch in Red Lodge, Montana. We have a new equine facility here and are looking for a hard working student with a creative mind to give us a hand for the summer. I have a bachelors in Equine Science from Louisiana Tech University, and know how valuable a real working opportunity is for students, especially one in a different environment.

We’re looking for a student, preferably between their Junior and Senior year with horse experience, and a willingness to work hard. We can make an arrangement with professors to try and ensure that they are getting the kind of learning experience that will most help them be prepared for gaining employment after graduation.

The intern will have a wide variety of responsibilities, and work closely beside me most of the summer in the management of the day to day operations of the ranch, so fear not, I am not just looking for someone to muck out stalls…although they will have to do some stall cleaning, of course! We have 11 miles of horse riding trails, and operate primarily as a boarding facility. We are going to be trying some new things this summer with training clinics, Equine events, and we are starting a brand new hay field, so a student will get to work with that first hand.

Esther Honey Foundation

http://ie3global.ous.edu/positions/estherhoney/

The Esther Honey Foundation’s (EHF) purpose is to improve the health conditions of domestic animals on the Cook Islands by providing, on a continuing basis, a veterinarian and vet technicians for the Islands. Vet tech interns assist the veterinarian with animal treatment procedures, including surgical preparation, monitoring anesthesia, cleaning and sterilizing instrument packs. Interns must have a desire to work with animals.

Oregon Zoo Internship

http://www.oregonzoo.org/Intern/internships.htm

Black Pine Internship

www.blackpineanimalpark.com

Black Pine’s (unpaid) internship program offers college students the unparalleled opportunity to learn about exotic animal care in a hands-on environment servicing more than 47 species.  While learning the realities of running a sanctuary, students will gain invaluable experience in many aspects of animal husbandry and enrichment, business administration, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Dolphins Plus Internship

http://www.dolphinsplus.com

The Dolphins Plus Internship Program is designed for college students and college graduates interested in obtaining practical experience in the marine mammalogy field. As home to 15 Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins and one California sea lion, Dolphins Plus offers interns the opportunity to gain the hands-on experience essential for any career working with marine mammals. Dolphins Plus engages their guests in both natural and structured dolphin and sea lion interactions, as well as working in conjunction with a dolphin-assisted therapy facility. Four to six week internships are offered throughout the year, and can provide academic credit through permitting institutions. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one semester of college. They must also be available to be in Key Largo, FL for a minimum of four weeks, and be willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position. Applications must be received at least six months prior to desired intern date.

Palmer Musk Ox Farm

http://www.muskoxfarm.org

The Palmer Musk Ox Farm is located in Palmer Alaska. We are looking for summer interns to assist with farm operations and animal care. The Palmer Musk Ox Farm is both a working and public educational farm. For further information please see attached documents. Inquiries and references can be emailed to moxfarm@alaska.net , sent to Palmer Musk Ox Farm, Attn: Sam Hammond, PO Box 587, Palmer AK 99645, or faxed to (907) 746-4831.

Tufts University’s Adventures in Veterinary Medicine

http://www.tufts.edu/vet/avm/college.html

Applications for admission to the Summer 2009 Adventures in Veterinary
Medicine program at Tufts University are now being accepted! The sessions for college students are being held June 1-5 and June 8-12, 2009. Currently entering its 18th year, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is a career-exploration program designed to provide participants with direct insights into the realities and opportunities of a career in veterinary medicine. Our week-long sessions for college students include lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions, admissions advice, case studies and rotation through our hospitals. Many of our past participants have successfully gained admission to veterinary school here at Tufts University and at other schools.

Cheetah Keeper Internship

http://www.wildlifesafari.org
Internship Info

Cheetah Intern will work as a full-time keeper in the cheetah/Tiger department. Wildlife Safari has a large collection of cheetahs and is an active breeding facility. The intern will assist in all aspects of husbandry including diet preparation, medical procedures, and breeding strategies. Intern must be able to perform difficult physical work such as lifting, hiking and long hours in any weather. Applicant must have completed at least 2 years of a college degree program in biology, animal behavior, zoology, or other related field. Intern needs to have good communication skills, be able to work in a team responsible and organized. Position is a 3 month, experience-based, unpaid internship. Off site housing is offered. (No pets allowed) Transportation is not provided. Internship may be completed for college credit depending on college’s guidelines. There are 4 sessions of the internship: Winter (Dec-Feb), Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Aug), and Fall (Sep-Nov). Deadline is 2 months prior to the start of the session. (Example: Summer deadline is April 1st. Interviews start the second week in April.) When sending your resume specify which session(s) you are applying for. Hard copies preferred. Send resume to:

Wildlife Safari
C/o Lacey Braun
Cheetah Keeper Internship
P.O. Box 1600
Winston, OR 97496

If anyone knows of an internship that is not posted on this site, please email Brian Toncray at toncrayb@aol.com