or apply directly on Nashville Zoo's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Nashville Zoo's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Nashville Zoo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nashville Zoo
- high 15 stale, 1 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nashville Zoo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nashville Zoo.
About this role
The Nashville Zoo is offering a veterinary externship for 4th-year veterinary students, focusing on exotic animal medicine. Interns will assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in medical care, including surgeries and lab work, while also engaging in animal husbandry and maintaining hospital operations. The role includes a presentation at the end of the externship and requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week for at least four weeks.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nashville Zoo as an employer.
What you need
- Must be enrolled in clinical year of Veterinary school
- Minimum commitment of 40 hours a week
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Show recent proof of a negative TB test
Nice to have
- Ability to perform duties without direct supervision
- Ability to function as a team with both paid and volunteer staff
- Ability to follow both oral and written direction
- Ability to adhere to the schedule agreed upon
- Ability to interact positively with the public
What you get
- Gain professional, hands-on experience at an AZA accredited Zoo
- Meet new and exciting people
- Gaining knowledge of Nashville Zoo’s history
- Ambassador for animal and conservation education
- Enhance personal creativity and portfolio
- Volunteer hours for organizational benefits
Worth weighing
- Unpaid internship with no reimbursement for travel expenses
- Academic requirements for institution credit are the responsibility of the student intern
- Housing is provided, but other benefits are limited
- Weekend, holiday, and some evening work may be required
Summarised from Nashville Zoo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Nashville Zoo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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