Barcelona Zoo offers eight 3-month training placements in zoological medicine each year for 4th and 5th year veterinary students, or postgraduate students, who are interested in gaining practical experience in this discipline.

The training objectives of the placement include training in evidence-based veterinary practice in wildlife conservation and animal welfare, as well as critical analysis of data and information for informed decision making.
 

What we offer you:

A stay at the Zoo's Veterinary Service under the close supervision of its professionals with the following opening hours:

• Monday to Friday from 09:00 h to 14:00 h.
• Duration: 3 months.
• Certificate of attendance upon completion of the stay.
• Discount in the Zoo staff canteen.

During your stay with us you will have the opportunity to:

•  Attend the clinical activity of the Service, including anaesthetic procedures, cures, propaedeutics, laboratory work and necropsies, as well as logistical activity of organisation and maintenance. *
• Present two to three discussions on selected scientific articles.
• Preparation of a case log
• Prepare the discussion of any clinical cases assigned to you.
• Complete, if necessary, the training requirements of your university, TFG or equivalent.
• If appropriate, give an open thematic presentation to Zoo staff.
   

(*) Students do not assume responsibility for the clinical or other duties of the Veterinary Service, and remain under the supervision of Veterinary Service staff at all times.
 

Requirements

In order to be eligible for the selection process for an unpaid training place in our Veterinary Service you must:

• Be studying the 4th or 5th year of Veterinary Medicine or post-degree course.
• Be fluent in Catalan, Spanish or English.
• Send us your request for the stay (places fill up many months in advance) including:

1. Curriculum vitae with special emphasis on your experience in biology or zoological or wild animal medicine. Maximum 2 pages.
2. Two reference letters from veterinarians or university professors.
3. A lcover letter explaining why you want to do an internship at Barcelona Zoo.

If your request is accepted, we will ask you:
ID/passport, 1 passport-sized photograph, documentation of current tetanus vaccine, tuberculation performed at most early 6 months before the start of the stay and complete Còvid-19 vaccination schedule.

Fill out this form to make the request