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Apply for Job Job ID361842 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9541 Employee ClassMedical Resident Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job This position is offered through the Partners for Wildlife program and is a one-year clinical internship position in wildlife rehabilitation, medicine and surgery. The Partners for Wildlife program was established in 2018 and is affiliated with The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The program aims to improve, strengthen and expand the capacity of wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians to treat and rehabilitate injured wildlife in order to achieve the best and most humane outcomes. The program focus area encompasses Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Alaska. The intern will spend half of their time at The Raptor Center (TRC) in St. Paul, MN, and half of their time at The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC) in Roseville, MN. Partners for Wildlife is also offering a second internship program in conjunction with Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The objectives of this internship program are to provide the intern with hands on training in clinical wildlife medicine and surgery, as well as wildlife rehabilitation. The intern will receive training on a broad variety of clinical skills, including but not limited to hematology, parasitology, radiology, anesthesia, analgesia, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, wound and fracture management, necropsy, safe handling techniques for wildlife, management of wildlife in a rehabilitation setting, flight conditioning, and determining if an animal is suitable for release or placement in an education program. Responsibilities Case management: Primary responsibility for the medical and surgical management of wild animals (avian, mammalian and reptile species native to the upper Midwest) presented to The Raptor Center and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota for rehabilitation. Supervision and aid provided by the staff veterinarians. Medical care of raptors permanently under human care: Assist with the medical care of education raptors from TRC, local nature centers and private falconry birds that present for preventative care and treatment of illnesses or injuries. Consultations: Consult with veterinarians and rehabilitators from across the nation regarding the medical care of native wildlife. Teaching: Provide clinical training to fourth year veterinary students and international veterinarians that complete externships at TRC and WRC, help with training workshops, and give an occasional lecture to students at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. On-Call: Share on-call duty at TRC to provide care to injured raptors after business hours. On-call hours are seasonal and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Clinical rounds: Responsible for attending daily rounds to discuss case management. Academic learning: Didactic learning opportunities presented through virtual rounds and TRC's courses. Research: Contribute to research projects related to clinical wildlife medicine and/or welfare of wildlife in captivity and present this research at a professional conference such as NWRA. Although not required, the intern is encouraged to pursue a case report or retrospective study for publication in the peer reviewed scientific literature. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine or a comparable foreign institution Successful applicants who have graduated from an AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine must take and submit NAVLE scores prior to their start date. Successful applicants who have graduated from a non-AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine must complete ECFVG training and exam and submit NAVLE scores prior to their start date. All successful applicant must take and pass the Minnesota Jurisprudence Examination. Successful applicants must provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States at the point of hire (i.e. by the start date) and throughout the internship. Proof is established through the provision of applicable, original and unexpired documents. The Raptor Center will not provide financial support for acquisition of appropriate documentation of proof to work or renewal of such documentation in the United States, and this documentation must be in place at the time of the internship start date. Excellent verbal communication skills Flexibility in work hours and work location Ability to function effectively in a clinical team environment. Preferred Qualifications Previous wildlife rehabilitation experience At least one year of clinical experience practicing as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine A professional or personal connection to the 7-state program focus area is preferred. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. 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