Tertiary placements
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Zoos Victoria offers a range of opportunities for students of to gain valuable work experience as well as to inspire the next generation of young people to choose Victoria’s zoos as their workplace.
Final year veterinary work placements
The Veterinary Department currently offers a clinical externship program for students undertaking a Veterinary Science degree at university. The program is offered to local and international students completing their final (clinical) years and is advertised within the Veterinary Science faculties each year.
Placements are awarded on the basis of the written application and they must consist of a two-page maximum cover letter and a resume.
How to apply
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