Zoo Externships | The Non-Traditional Species Club

Externship Locations Endorsed by NTS Alumni – Midwest

Length: 4 weeks only
Timeline: Applications open during summer of all IL CVM students’ third year
Application Materials:
- Application sent by ASA
Note:
- IL CVM has a special program with BZC for clinical year veterinary students. The application will be sent out to all students by the ASA office during Summer of their 3rd year.
- Students should NOT apply using the below link, but it can be used to learn more about the program

Length: 4-8 weeks
Timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but no earlier than 18 months in advance of requested dates
Application Materials:
- Online application (with dates of interest)
- CV
- Letter of intent
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Veterinary school transcripts

Length: 4 weeks
Timeline: Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed no later than January for the following school year. Offers can be extended at any time depending on volume of applications and opportunities available
Application Materials:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and pertinent experience
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation

Length: 6-8 weeks
Timeline: Application is due no more than 18 months in advance of start date
Application Materials:
- One-page letter of intent explaining long-term career goals and interest in zoological medicine. Include 3 time slots in order of preference in this letter.
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Veterinary school academic transcript and/or GPA and enrollment status

Length: 6 weeks minimum
Timeline: Application deadline is rolling so early submission is recommended, as soon as possible in the sophomore or junior year
Application Materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- Time period requested (please include three available blocks of time in order of preference)
- Two letters of recommendation by faculty members

Length: 3-6 weeks
Timeline: Not specified
Application Materials:
- Current resume or CV
- At least 2 references
- A list of preferred dates
Note: on-site housing provided

Length: 6-8 weeks
Timeline: At least 3 months prior to requested start date; slots are now filling approximately 1 year in advance
Application Materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Veterinary school transcripts
- Letters from two professional references
- Two to three potential time slots

Length: 6-8 weeks, 4 weeks will be considered but not given preference
Timeline: Applications are accepted for clinical year externships from July 1st through November 15th of your junior year
Application Materials:
- Completed Externship/Student application form
- Veterinary school transcript through the last completed semester
- Current resume or CV
- A short personal statement describing your interests, experience, and future plans in veterinary medicine, and zoological medicine in particular.
- One Letter of Recommendation

Last updated Fall 2025