College of Veterinary Medicine

Externs participate in all aspects of veterinary care at the Phoenix zoo, which houses a collection of over 1,200 animals covering multiple taxa including avian, reptile, amphibian, mammal, and fish.

• Two full time clinical veterinarians (one DACZM)
• One full time veterinary intern

• Participation in all physical exams
• Interpretation of diagnostic testing
• Presentation of a case or short project for the zoo staff

A veterinarian is always available to the extern when they are on grounds. Most students work ~8 hours per day and 5 days a week although they are encouraged to come in on days off if there is a special procedure to witness.