Applications are being accepted for a Veterinary Technician Intern.
Responsibilities: The Veterinary Technician Intern is an educational, learning position that works alongside licensed veterinary medical professionals to conduct clinical and laboratory procedures in the veterinary hospital, including caring for animals, assisting in surgery, collecting specimens, and other duties. This is a six-month position intended to provide clinically focused experience in a zoological medical setting. See www.fwzoo.com for a full job description.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technology program is required. Valid Indiana Veterinary Technician registration is required within one month of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Previous experience working as a veterinary technician and/or in a zoological setting is preferred.
Benefits: This is a full-time, six-month long internship position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
Application Deadline: Â April 11, 2025
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About the Fort Wayne Zoo
The Fort Wayne Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. The Fort Wayne Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs. The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission: Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision: To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
About Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is the #1 Fastest Growing City in the Midwest (US Census Bureau), a Top 20 Best Places to Live in the US (US News & World Report), #1 Most Affordable City in the US (US News & World Report), and #1 City for Gen Z to Own a Home (money.com).
