Vet Science and Zoology OverviewWith its unique wildlife, Australia is a interesting destination for pre-veterinary and zoology students, and AustraLearn offers a wide range of placements in these areas. Placements can be in a variety of settings such as zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, and working with veterinary consultants. Students can gain experience in the following areas: animal recordkeeping, animal cleaning and feeding, animal research, zoo ground maintenance, maintaining live food colonies, routine animal check ups, observing animal surgeries, and veterinary clinic management.
Please see the current available placements in the navigation items on the left of this page.
The AustraLearn Internship Coordinator will work with each applicant to match up their learning goals and interests with the best available internship placement.Animal Sanctuary - BrisbaneLocation: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Interns will be placed at a sanctuary that is set on 50 acres right next to the scenic Brisbane River . Located only 11 kilometers from the center of Brisbane , the sanctuary is easily accessible by bus, boat and car, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. This sanctuary is famous for allowing visitors to get up close and personal with Australia 's precious wildlife. You can cuddle Australia 's best known ambassador, the koala, at anytime of day and have your unique souvenir photograph taken.
In the free range kangaroo reserve, you can hand feed over 130 kangaroos and wallabies at anytime of day. Feed the beautiful wild lorikeets at two daily feedings and the wild catfish in the Brisbane River during warmer months of the year. You can even hold a snake and have your souvenir photograph taken, if you're brave enough.
The level of involvement by the intern will be governed by their level of competency and existing experience in the field. This program allows the intern the gain exposure to the level of care, maintenance and dedication required to support a wildlife park of this type and the inhabitants. The intern will gain experience in all aspects of animal care and maintenance including observation of animal feeding, food preparation, grooming, maintenance of live food colonies, and animal record keeping.
Applicants should note that there is no veterinary component to this internship.Animal Park Management - New ZealandLocation: Gore, South Island, New Zealand
This internship is with an animal park and zoological gardens set on 7 acres of privately owned land in the beautiful Southlands of New Zealand South Island. Animals include wallabies, alpaca, deer, goats, chinchilla, miniature horses, ferrets, rabbits, lizards, turtles, and talking parrots.
The intern will help with the day to day care of animals and birds, including feeding, grooming, and cleaning. The intern will also have the opportunity to have input into the habitat improvement.Veterinary Science - Vet Clinic RockhamptonLocation: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
This clinic is a small veterinary clinic. The intern will have to opportunity to learn about small animals such as dogs, cats, birds etc., but will also have the opportunity to learn about local Australian wildlife.
Interns can expect general animal husbandry duties, consultation assistance, front desk sales, and observation of treatment proceduresVeterinary Science - Veterinary Clinic CairnsLocation: Trinity Beach, Queensland, Australia
This Vet Clinic is a 90% small and 10% large practice with five veterinarians and seven vet nurses. They are one of this biggest vet clinics in Cairns.
Interns will gain experience in giving injections, taking blood samples, assisting with radiology, scrubbing in on surgeries, placing I/V catheters for fluids, assisting with horse calls, sitting in on consultations, and maintaining anesthetics.Veterinary Science - AucklandLocation: Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
The veterinary center is divided into two sections: The clinic, where the reception, shop and consulting rooms are located and the hospital, which contains the sterile operating suite and a preparation/hospitalization area. The hospital has been designed to enable us to give your pets the maximum of care when they require surgery or hospitalization.
The intern will gain experience in animal handling, observing surgical procedures, observing consultations, filing, stocking shelves, and assisting the nursing staff.Veterinary ScienceLocation: Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
This is a purpose built Veterinary Clinic providing full medical and surgical facilities for cats, dogs and pocket pets.
The intern will gain experience in veterinary medicine, surgery and nursing of companion animals.Zoo - CanberraLocation: Canberra, Australian Capitol Territory, Australia
This zoo is Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium facility. The zoo is situated on around 25 acres of land just five minutes from the center of Canberra.
With a wide variety of both native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia, there is something for everyone.
The intern will gain experience in all aspects of animal care and maintenance including animal feeding, food preparation, grooming, maintenance of live food colonies and animal record keeping. This program allows the intern the gain exposure to the level of care, maintenance dedication required to support a wildlife park of this type and the inhabitants.
Applicants should note that there is no veterinary component at this internship.Zoo - BrisbaneEstablished in 1969 as a native animal sanctuary, this site became a registered zoo in 1973 with the arrival of exotic animals . The zoo was taken over by an animal loving family in 1981 and has since undergone extensive redevelopment to improve conditions for the animals. We depend on the support of the public to continue this work
The intern will gain experience in all aspects of animal care and maintenance including animal feeding, food preparation, grooming, maintenance of live food colonies and animal record keeping. This program allows the intern the gain exposure to the level of care, maintenance dedication required to support a wildlife park of this type and the inhabitants.
Applicants should note that there is no veterinary component to this internship.Zoo - CairnsLocation: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
The intern placement is at one of Australia's largest zoos that houses a high percentage of native animals, unique to the area, in a natural environment. There are a great number of species you will not find anywhere else in the world! This is a once in a life time opportunity to observe, study and interact with these animals. To add to this, the reef and rainforest are right on your door step.
The intern will gain experience in all aspects of animal care and maintenance including animal feeding, food preparation, grooming, maintenance of live food colonies and animal record keeping. This program allows the intern the gain exposure to the level of care, maintenance dedication required to support a wildlife park of this type and the inhabitants.
Applicants should note that there is no veterinary component to this internship.Custom Design Placements-Australia or New ZealandLocation: Any city in Australia or New Zealand
Custom Designed Internship placements are available for students who are unable to participate in one of our pre-set PDAC placements for any one of the following reasons:
• You do not meet the minimum GPA or college level requirements.
• You cannot attend the progr |