Veterinary Assistant Externship

Veterinary Assistant Externship

Craft WOW Moments. Inspire Action. Drive Conservation.

At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say "WOW". Inspiring generations to become conservation champions.

If you're passionate about animals, driven by purpose, and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong.

A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action

We're not a zoo. We're an experience. At Tanganyika, you'll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate, engage, and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species, getting them interested, and then calling them to action.

Work That Gives You Goosebumps

From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur, your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide.

Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact.

Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next challenge, Tanganyika invests in you . We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program, we want you to become the best YOU.

A Culture That Cares—For Animals and Humans

We lead with love, and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive, deeply passionate, and united by a shared purpose. And yes, your "co-workers" might include sloths, rhinos, and porcupines.

Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park

Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether it's supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist, your work leaves a legacy.

Tanganyika Wildlife Park offers a Veterinary Assistant Externship for individuals interested in gaining short-term experience in zoological and exotic animal medicine. This opportunity provides exposure to veterinary care in a zoological setting and allows participants to learn about the collaborative roles of veterinarians, veterinary assistants, animal care staff, and other members of the animal care team.

What You'll Experience

Depending on the needs of the veterinary team and the animals in our care, externs may have the opportunity to:

• Shadow veterinary staff during medical procedures, examinations, and routine veterinary care
• Observe clinical diagnostics, surgical preparation, and treatment protocols
• Assist with data collection related to animal behavior, health parameters, and medical records
• Support enrichment, feeding, and husbandry routines under supervision
• Gain exposure to species-specific care techniques and zoological veterinary protocols
• Learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a veterinary team working with exotic and zoological species

This externship offers limited hands-on experience, including opportunities to assist with husbandry and medical behaviors under the direction of Tanganyika's veterinary and animal care teams.

Commitment

• Minimum commitment: 16 hours
• Scheduling:
  Full-day and half-day opportunities are available
• Duration:
  Externship length can vary based on the participant's goals and availability
• Compensation:
  This is an unpaid educational externship opportunity.

Who Should Apply?

• Zoological or exotic animal medicine
• Veterinary assisting
• Zoo animal care
• Veterinary medicine
• Animal behavior and husbandry