Veterinary Intern

At the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, every member of our team makes a difference to conservation efforts locally and around the world with what they do every single day.

We’re looking for a motivated Zoo Veterinary Intern to join our Animal Health team.

**Position Key Accountabilities**:
Under the direction of the zoo’s veterinarians, the zoological medicine intern will be trained and participate in all aspects of zoological medicine during a one-year term position.

**Contract Dates**:

- July 7, 2025 to July 12, 2026

**What you will do**:

- Assists in the treatment and care of sick or injured animals. Participates in general medicine and surgery, anesthesia, emergency care, preventative health programs, nutrition, and pathology.
- Ensures safe practices are carefully followed during veterinary observations, exams, and procedures, ensuring the safety of animals, staff, students, and the public continuously.
- Frequent interactions with staff working on endangered species breeding for release and head-start programs, such as those for Vancouver Island Marmots, Greater Sage Grouse, Northern Leopard Frogs, Whooping Crane, and Burrowing Owl.
- The intern may have the opportunity to participate in special projects associated with the field components of our conservation species reintroduction programs.
- Assist in the training of senior veterinary students at the zoo.
- Interaction with veterinarians and wildlife professionals from Parks Canada and various provincial and territorial governments.
- Participate in veterinary projects, zoo intern rounds, and complete at least one scientific paper for publication.
- Communicate well with visitors and other zoo staff.
- Attend Animal Care branch meetings and other zoo meetings as assigned.

**What you will bring**:

- Must possess a DVM (or equivalent) degree and be eligible for licensure in Alberta.
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Minimum one year of post-graduate clinical experience.
- Previous zoological or wildlife experience is desirable, and a demonstrated interest in zoo and wildlife medicine is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Be flexible with working unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Eligible to work in Canada.

**Working Conditions**:

- Involves outdoor and indoor work, with occasional heavy lifting and long periods of standing
- Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and carry up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Exposure to various fauna and strong odours
- Must be able to work in inclement weather
- Significant computer work for medical and pathology records, reports, and correspondence
- Shift work including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays will be required
- On-call work is required (shared with veterinary team)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no-smoking environment including vaping.

**What the Zoo has to offer**:

- Competitive zoo medicine intern salary
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
- Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit Program
- A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work with conservation sensitive species
- Spend 1 minute watching this video about the conservation work being done at the zoo:
Applications are due no later than **March 14, 2025 at 4:00pm MST**.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which** everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves** to work. As a conservation organization, we **respect and value the diversity of all life** and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We** recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion**, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.