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Posts tagged Veterinary/Animals
IDEAS – Marine Discovery Centre
Feb 18th
Sometimes finding work experience with Animals can be difficult, however, other experiences are equally important.
The Marine Careers Discovery Centre at Queenscliff run two marine career focused days during the school holidays in 2011 the dates are:
- Friday April 15 2011 &
- Friday 8th July 2011
Presenters include biologists, managers, chemists, tourism operators, education officers, PhD Students and fisheries officers. Students will tour behind the scenes and participate in a fish dissection.
All information can be found at: www.dpi.vic.gov.au/mdc
Contact: Pam Haebich, 52580238 pam.haebich@dpi.vic.au
PLACES – Shepparton Veterinary Clinic
Aug 1st
For work experience at the Shepparton Vet Clinic apply in Dec / Jan.
- Phone: (03) 5821 3188
- Fax: (03) 5821 2532
- Email: admin@sheppvets.com.au
- Web: [Not available at time of producing this post - you are welcome to google]
- Address: Cnr Wanganui & Numurkah Rds Shepparton, Shepparton VIC 3630
PLACES – RSPCA
Aug 1st
For Work Experience at the RSPCA in Burwood (animal shelter/vet clinic) apply in NOVEMBER
RSPCA Animal Shelters (in Wangaratta or Bendigo) – we suggest that you apply early in Feb/Mar, however, you MIGHT be lucky leaving it a little later. All details found in the above link (scroll down to find the regional information after clicking on the link).
PLACES – Melbourne Aquarium
Jul 31st
The Melbourne Aquarium processes work experience applications in October/November for the following year.
The Aquarium also runs a number of different activities throughout the year to expose students to the various careers within this industry – although not strictly ‘work experience’ it is a ‘valuable experience’ and well worth including on your resume! To find out about these programs explore their website.
PLACES – Zoos – Melbourne / Healesville / Werribee
Jul 31st
Applications for placements at zoo’s is extremely competitive and you have to demonstrate a passion for animals and already have a career pathway mapped out into this industry. Applications open in August/September for work experience placements in the follow year. Applications are made via your Careers Advisor at school. Keep an eye on your school newsletters.
There are other ways to gain “experience” at the zoos – for example Healesville run a program called “Keeper for a Day” during the school holidays. Details can be found on their web site Healesville Sanctuary. At this link you willl also find information regarding “Careers Days” & the ”Werribee Open Range Zoo Keeper for a Day” program.
PLACES – Kyabram Fauna Park
Jul 31st
Kyabram Fauna Park only have a small band of hard working employees and they are extremely busy, so they like to get all the work experience arrangements sorted in December / January for the coming year.
Please send an application letter with specific dates you require, along with your resume to:
Kyabram Fauna Park
Lake Rd
Kyabram VIC 3620
(03) 5852 2883
PLACES – GV Equine Hospital
Jul 31st
To increase your chances of securing a work experience week at the GV Equine Hospital (it is very competitive) you should lodge your application in February/March. Due to the nature of the industry, prior experience with horses is highly desirable.
WORKING WITH ANIMALS LINK.
PLACES – Cobram Veterinary Clinic
Jul 31st
Cobram Veterinary Clinic accept work experience students with a career interest in this industry. Applications should be sent in February/March to increase your chances for securing a placement.
A letter of application can be posted to, or dropped in at:
- Cobram Veterinary Clinic
- 70 Station Street
- Cobram Vic 3644
