Veterinary Residency in Zoological Medicine and
Pathology
The
Copenhagen Zoo, in conjunction with Copenhagen University and Lincoln Park Zoo
is offering an ACZM- and ECZM-approved
postgraduate residency program designed to produce specialists in the
field of zoological medicine. The program begins in January 2019, and will run
for 3 years. Reappointment for the second and third year is contingent upon the
successful completion of the preceding year.
The individual completing this program will have attained a broad
clinical base for future involvement in a variety of nondomestic animal
practices including zoos, wildlife parks, research institutions, universities,
or exotic pet referral practices.
Copenhagen Zoo is a city zoo with a diverse
animal collection. Clinic facilities include a basic hospital, laboratories,
isolation facilities, necropsy room, radiology, ultrasonography and endoscopy.
The resident will work with the zoo’s veterinarians, animal health and
curatorial staff, animal keepers and veterinary students. The resident will be
based at the Zoo, but will have the opportunity to work with the faculty at the
Veterinary College at Copenhagen University, and will spend time at other
zoological institutions.
Qualifications for the program include a DVM
degree, and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience by the start of the
program. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English, and a
willingness to learn some Danish is expected. Candidates must be eligible to
practice in Denmark. Priority is given to those candidates that fulfill the
following;
1) 2-3 years of practice experience in mixed practice,
exotic or zoo animal medicine, and/or completion of a 1-year internship in
veterinary practice including zoo animal, mixed animal, large or small animal
practice. General clinical competency is essential.
2)
Excellent academic record with previous research experience and scientific
publications.
Application materials should include a
curriculum vitae, letter of intent with a statement of career goals, official
transcript of veterinary coursework and 3 letters of recommendation. Danish
veterinary licensure will be required of the successful applicant. Applications
must be received by October 1st,
2018. Requests for supplementary information should be directed in writing to
Dr. Mads Bertelsen, Copenhagen Zoo, DK-2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark, mfb@zoo.dk. For additional information, please
visit www.zoo.dk and https://www.zoo.dk/da/om-zoo/job-elever-og-studerende/?hr=show-job%2F33250%26locale%3Den_US.
The program is
funded by Annie og Otto Johs. Detlefs'
Foundation.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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