Student Opportunities

Grad Student/Postdoc Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology & Evolution

The Becker Lab at the University of Oklahoma is actively recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join and expand research projects on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in wildlife.

The Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey- Avian Medical Clinic Internship (open to undergrads)

The Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey- Avian Medical Clinic Internship (open to undergrads)

The Avian Medical Clinic accepts and treats over 900 patients annually from throughout South Carolina and Georgia. The intern will be involved in all aspects of the medical and rehabilitation process.

August 20, 2020 Internships, Student Opportunities
Online MVetSci Conservation Medicine Program- University of Edinburgh

Online MVetSci Conservation Medicine Program- University of Edinburgh

This part time online MVetSci programme offers flexible study over three to six years, therefore it is perfect for those who wish to balance study with work and personal commitments.

Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Deer Population Genetics & Chronic Wasting Disease- North Dakota

Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Deer Population Genetics & Chronic Wasting Disease- North Dakota

The Darby Ecological Genomics Lab at the University of North Dakota, in partnership with North Dakota Game and Fish, is seeking a Ph.D. student for a wildlife genetics research project. The goal of this project is to identify deer population genetic structure to help reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Wildlife Hospital Internship- Conservancy of Southwest Florida (Open to Undergrad Seniors and Recent Grads)

Wildlife Hospital Internship- Conservancy of Southwest Florida (Open to Undergrad Seniors and Recent Grads)

Through this program, you will gain experience and hands-on training in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. The Intern is also introduced to basic medical skills including bandaging, laboratory analysis, fluid therapy and other subjects pertinent to wildlife rehabilitation.

July 21, 2020 Internships, Student Opportunities

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Veterinary Externship

This collaborative approach to veterinary student training in the Rocky Mountain region is designed to provide students with broad exposure to the numerous wildlife veterinary professionals present in the region. Student projects will be designed with host agencies to provide a real-world experience for the student and contribute to agency missions.

Resources for Students

Resources for Students

We’re continually adding new resources to help you find your own unique career path- whether you are interested in wildlife health from the biology/ecology side, the veterinary side, or both!

Alaska SeaLife Center Marine Mammal Veterinary Laboratory Intern- Open to Undergrads

The intern will learn about the diagnostics and instruments commonly used in a veterinary laboratory specializing in Alaskan marine mammals, birds and fish.

June 27, 2020 Internships, Student Opportunities
EcoHealth Alliance Internships for Undergrad, Grad, & Vet Students

EcoHealth Alliance Internships for Undergrad, Grad, & Vet Students

An internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists and program staff at EcoHealth Alliance, gain exposure to a wide range of conservation science and public health issues, and take ownership of a “real world” One Health project.

June 12, 2020 Internships, Student Opportunities

Georgia Sea Turtle Husbandry- Open to Undergrads

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a state-of-the-art facility providing medical care to sick and injured sea turtles and many other species of native coastal wildlife.