Veterinary Residency
in Zoological Medicine and Pathology
The Copenhagen Zoo,
in conjunction with Copenhagen University is offering an ACZM- and
ECZM-approved postgraduate residency program designed to produce specialists in
the field of zoological medicine. The program begins in April 2016, 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.
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 February 1st, 2016. 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.
The program is
funded by Annie og Otto Johs. Detlefs' Foundation.
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