Small Animal/Exotics Rotating Internships

[hwolfe]

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I'm looking to get some insight on rotating internships. A little background on myself - the majority of my experience is split between exotic/zoo and small animal. My primary focus is to become boarded in zoological medicine, but a close second is becoming boarded in cardiology. Hopefully I will figure this out through my upcoming zoo externships!

I'm looking for places that are good precursors to exotics-oriented veterinarians, but that will provide a well-rounded experience. I'll be applying through VIRMP in the next month. I know there are some internships that are notorious for treating their interns terribly. Ideally I'd like to stay away from those 😉 Any advice would be great!

 

[WhtsThFrequency]

I did my residency at TAMU and loved it. Great people. They have a zoo/exotics internship you might consider:

http://vetmed.tamu.edu/vscs/internships-residencies/zoological-internship

 

[elefante7]

Any academic internship is a good choice. Also, Oradell is a small animal internship known for having their interns go on to do well in zoo medicine. Many other private practices would work out as well. Just make sure you get a chance to hear the real deal from the current interns. If you're not allowed to talk to current interns, don't apply.