Museum Medicine Internship Application

Thank you for your interest in a Museum Veterinary Medicine Internship with Veterinary Services at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. We are looking for students that are responsible and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. A strong work ethic and willingness to get dirty and adjust to changes quickly is critical. We need interns that have good communication skills and the ability to work independently with confidence. Our work is fast paced, sometimes hectic, but always rewarding.

Due to the high number of applications each semester, we are unable to interview everyone. Your answers on this application, along with your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and two reference letters will help us in our selections. Your application is therefore very important, so please carefully read each question and provide thoughtful answers. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted. As our selections are limited to approximately two students per semester, we never have enough spaces for all of the excellent applicants that we want to accept. We often encourage applicants that are not selected to reapply the following semester.

For more information, contact:

Shane Christian, Head of Veterinary Services

919.707.8077 larry.christian@naturalsciences.org

Before starting the form, make sure you will be able to upload your resume, cover letter, class schedule for the semester you are applying for, & an unofficial transcript. These documents are required to be uploaded at the end of this form & you will not be able to submit your application until they are uploaded.

Name: *

Completed Course Credit Hours: *

Date: *

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Street Address: *

City: *

Zip Code: *

Phone: (Best to Reach You) *

E-mail Address: *

NCSU Major(s): *

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Semester(s) You Are Applying For: *

Summer Fall Spring

Why do you want to participate and what do you expect to gain from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Museum Veterinary Medicine Internship Program? *

What will you contribute to the program? *

Describe the specific areas of veterinary medicine in which you are interested and why they interest you. *

List your academic interests outside of veterinary medicine, include any clubs or leadership positions that you have been in. *

Describe any research experience or projects you have participated in. *

List a few species of animals that you have kept and cared for at home. Very briefly, describe your care for them including how long you kept them and what happened to them. *

Do you have any experience handling or working with "Museum Species" (including small wildlife, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, or invertebrates)? *

Yes No

Briefly list a few species.

List any work or volunteer experiences that you have had related to veterinary medicine. What were your duties? *

What do you consider to be your best personal qualities and what do others find interesting about you? *

Is this your first time applying to the Museum Veterinary Medicine Internship Program? *

Yes No

Tell us about the new, exciting things that you have learned, seen, or done since the last time you applied.

You must submit this application, along with the required documents listed below.

Resume

Cover Letter include relevant interests and experiences with animals, including specific taxa, and veterinary care experience

Copy of class schedule or file indicating your availability for the semester(s) you are applying

Copy of unofficial transcript

A reference letter from two individuals (should be academic or professional in nature, preferably from a veterinarian, but teachers, advisors or supervisors in jobs related to veterinary medicine are also acceptable) is required. The individuals should be sent the following link to submit their letters: http://www.jotformpro.com/form/50543674837968 .

Museum Veterinary Medicine Internship Application