ZooVeterinary Intern
Non-Union,One (1) Year Term

CAD $50,000per annum

Shifts:
Hours of work may vary and mayinclude weekends, evenings or holidays. Typical shifts are Monday to Friday,8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Aboutthe Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Creatingthe future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prizedtreasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) is the not-for-profitorganization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoingredevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create anddeliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park andZoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships withstakeholders, community and the general public. We want to be a place wherepeople share the wonders of nature in a way that inspires them to conserve itfor the future.

TheOpportunity
We areseeking a full-time Veterinary Intern, for a one-year term position from July1, 2027 to June 30, 2028. Reporting to the Director of Animal Health andNutrition, the Veterinary Intern will be a key member of the Animal HealthManagement Team.

The Veterinary Intern position provides graduate veterinarians with exposure to thepractice of veterinary medicine within a zoological facility. The VeterinaryIntern participates in planning and implementing preventative and emergencyhealth care for animals maintained in the care of the Assiniboine ParkConservancy.

YourRole

Plan, coordinate and/or participate in thephysical and chemical restraint of animals for examination and treatment.

Create diagnostic and treatment plans forveterinary patients.

Perform diagnostic, medical or surgicaltreatments on animals.





Conduct regularly scheduled immunizationand preventive health care programs to maintain health of animals.

Monitor all zoonotic diseases and theirimpact on the collection and staff.

Participate in zoonotic disease trainingopportunities for Animal Care and Veterinary staff.

Under direction of the AssociateVeterinarian and Director, Animal Health and Nutrition, participate inestablishing quarantine requirements to protect the animal collection fromdisease.

Perform required testing and examinationof quarantined animals.

Assist with the supervision and trainingof pre-veterinary, veterinary and animal health technology students.

Learn about and assist with positivereinforcement training in medical procedures.

Support research by collecting samples,gathering and submitting data.

Regularly review clinical cases with thesupervising Associate Veterinarians and Director, Animal Health andNutrition, and research diagnostic and treatment options whereappropriate.

Participate in literature reviewdiscussions and journal clubs along with the Associate Veterinarians,Director, Animal Health and Nutrition and possibly wildlife rehabilitationveterinary intern.

Maintain awareness of common wildlifehealth problems in Manitoba.





Assist with the triage of wildlife casesprior to their departure to local wildlife rehabilitation centre.

Perform other related duties andresponsibilities as required.

QualificationsRequired

Must hold a Doctorate of VeterinaryMedicine (DVM) from a recognized educational institute (in good standing)

A minimum one (1) year of post-DVMgraduate clinical experience

Experience involving work with zoo(s) orexotic animals is preferred

Eligibility for licensing as aveterinarian in the Province of Manitoba

A valid Manitoba Driver's license or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. (Out of province applicants may warrant an exception).

What wehave to offer:

An inclusive work environment

Zoo membership

Free parking

Park discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Vacation credits

Eligibility for Group Advantages Plan

APCCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Assiniboine Park Conservancy is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, racialized minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Deadlineto apply: December31, 2026
Selectedapplicants will be contacted and interviewed in or around January 2026 (with anoffer being made prior to the VIRMP match withdrawal deadline).

Internationaland U.S. qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Successfulcandidates will be subject to a Criminal Record Check, child abuseregistry check and will be required to wear APC issued uniforms.

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📌 Zoo Veterinary Intern (Manitoba)
🏢 Assiniboine Park Conservancy
📍 Manitoba