Intern-shelter Medicine

Lsu Noel Laboratory

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
Daily student mentorship in shelter medicine topics
Participation in mobile unit anesthesia and surgery
Assisting with shelter inspections and management issues
The Shelter Medicine Internship is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in the specialty of shelter medicine

Job Summary

  • The Shelter Medicine Internship is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in the specialty of shelter medicine.
  • Interns will spend 45% of their time mentoring students, supervising physical exams, and participating in mobile unit activities including anesthesia and surgery.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemptions for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The Shelter Medicine Internship is a one-year program designed to provide advanced training in the specialty of shelter medicine.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include health, life, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily student mentorship in shelter medicine topics
  • Participation in mobile unit anesthesia and surgery
  • Assisting with shelter inspections and management issues
  • Surgeon participation in spay days
  • Emergency disaster medicine response availability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Louisiana Animal Control Association meetings
  • Ability to organize community educational seminars
  • Interest in ongoing research projects and sample collection
  • Willingness to present at VCS Seminar Series
  • Engagement in admissions interviews for veterinary students

Key Requirements

  • DVM or equivalent degree required
  • Valid Driver's license mandatory
  • NAVLE required for licensure or program start
  • Louisiana Veterinary License preferred
  • Must have valid U.S. work authorization

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization

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