We want to help pre-vets get the hands on animal experience they need to build their resume. We send out job opportunities through newsletter, but will also periodically post openings here that have been shared with us. Opportunities promoted here may be seasonal, casual, or weekly. Please direct all questions regarding these positions directly to the associated organization.
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The Animal Health Unit is looking to hire a summer student $20/hr.
Variable hours 30 -35 per week (M–F 8 am – 4 pm), depending on workload.
Successful applicant would assist staff with basic animal husbandry and cage processing for all animals within our main campus facility (LESARC). Observe and assist in any diagnostic, experimental or surgical procedures undertaken by the veterinarian staff.
Great position for any pre-veterinary students wishing to gain experience in animal care/research.
Interested students can submit their resumes to the AHU main office, 052 Biological Sciences or via email to Mr. Wayne Jansen (wjansen@ucalgary.ca). Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Summer Research Assistant needed for the Pajor Lab at UCVM.
This is a paid opportunity to participate in cattle behaviour and welfare research at W.A. Ranches and the Calgary Stampede.
Participates in the SURE program
Dates are May-August and the pay is $2400/month. 35 h/wk.
Must have an Alberta driver's license. No prior cattle handling experience is needed.
Please email Dr. Rachael Coon at rachael.coon@ucalgary.ca with a cover letter and resume to apply. Deadline is February 5th.
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Madden AB
Paid summer employment
Waikikahei ranch, Greenwood BC
Unpaid summer internship with room and board
Varied locations, pay, and positions
Canadian Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
Virtual, unpaid volunteer positions
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, Calgary AB
Unpaid volunteer positions
Cochrane and Area Humane Society
Unpaid volunteer positions
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Madden AB
Unpaid volunteer positions
Animal Rescue Foundation, Calgary AB
Unpaid volunteer positions
Calgary Humane Society, Calgary AB
Unpaid volunteer positions
Critter Care Wildlife Society, Langley BC
Unpaid internship with room and board
Canadian Animal Task Force, AB
Unpaid volunteering monthly at various locations