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VETERINARY EXTERNSHIPS & PRECEPTORSHIPS Nashville Zoo Veterinary Department is offering an externship for 4th-year Veterinary School Students, both international and domestic,
Nashville Zoo Veterinary Department is offering an externship for 4th-year Veterinary School Students, both international and domestic, working towards a career in exotic animal medicine. This internship is posted May 1st through September 15th of every year with interviews in October.
Responsibilities
~1 min readDr. Louden Wright, Associate Veterinarian
MJ Fehlhaber, Hospital Keeper
Requirements
~1 min read- Must be enrolled in clinical year of Veterinary school
- Internship requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours a week
- Applicants for this position must apply and are required to submit to a criminal background check as well as show recent proof of a negative TB test.
Responsibilities
~1 min readYou will need to include the following:
- Cover letter stating your interest in zoological/wildlife medicine
- Resume
- Contact information for two references
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT NASHVILLE ZOO
Nashville Zoo is a 200-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection and attracts more than one million visitors annually, as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee. For more information, visit www.nashvillezoo.org
Nashville Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Weekend, holiday, and some evening work may be required.
Listing Details
- Posted
- February 2, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 19, 2026
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- 23
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