About the Role

The purpose of this position is to research and rectify third party healthcare insurance denials, edits, requests for information, and other related correspondence. Support other RCM departments in identifying and analyzing open claims, as well as correct billing errors. The Insurance Accounts Receivable Representative must have a thorough knowledge of government, commercial, HMO, PPO, and other types of insurance billing guidelines in multiple states and demonstrate effective judgment when processing all claims.  Given the complexities of the healthcare insurance, it’s vital we have strong, analytical, focus driven individual in this role.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain aged insurance accounts receivable (AR) queues at a reasonable age-base date as defined by leadershipResponsible for reviewing and appealing denied claims for bundling, medical coding, and contracting related issues.
• Responsible for timely follow-up on all appeal submissions.
• Will also be involved in processing of corrected claims and assisting with timely turnaround for medical documentation requests.
• Providing follow-up and feedback to leadership regarding assignments.
• Works and coordinates with other departments throughout the company to ensure smooth and efficient operation in all areas of aged AR.
• Works necessary reports to ensure assigned AR is actively worked & maintained

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance account receivable department, preferably in behavioral health
• Knowledge of payer specific billing requirements
• Highly organized and able to track workflows through various tools
• Strict attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Customer service skills to work with insurance companies and teammates within the company
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information
• Preferred: Able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our Nashville office and located within 75 minutes' commuting distance of the office

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here. #LI-HYBRID

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to research and rectify third party healthcare insurance denials, edits, requests for information, and other related correspondence. Support other RCM departments in identifying and analyzing open claims, as well as correct billing errors. The Accounts Receivable Representative must have a thorough knowledge of government, commercial, HMO, PPO, and other types of insurance billing guidelines in multiple states and demonstrate effective judgment when processing all claims.  Given the complexities of the healthcare insurance, it’s vital we have strong, analytical, focus driven individual in this role.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain aged insurance accounts receivable (AR) queues at a reasonable age-base date as defined by leadership
• Responsible for reviewing and appealing denied claims for bundling, medical coding, and contracting related issues
• Responsible for timely follow-up on all appeal submissions
• Will also be involved in processing of corrected claims and assisting with timely turnaround for medical documentation requests
• Providing follow-up and feedback to leadership regarding assignments
• Works and coordinates with other departments throughout the company to ensure smooth and efficient operation in all areas of aged AR
• Works necessary reports to ensure assigned AR is actively worked & maintained

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance account receivable department, preferably in behavioral health
• Knowledge of payer specific billing requirements
• Highly organized and able to track workflows through various tools
• Strict attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Customer service skills to work with insurance companies and teammates within the company
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information#LI-HY
• Able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our Nashville office and located within 75 minutes' commuting distance of the office

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here.  #LI-HYBRID

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to research and rectify third party healthcare insurance denials, edits, requests for information, and other related correspondence. Support other RCM departments in identifying and analyzing open claims, as well as correct billing errors. The Accounts Receivable Representative must have a thorough knowledge of government, commercial, HMO, PPO, and other types of insurance billing guidelines in multiple states and demonstrate effective judgment when processing all claims.  Given the complexities of the healthcare insurance, it’s vital we have strong, analytical, focus driven individual in this role.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain aged insurance accounts receivable (AR) queues at a reasonable age-base date as defined by leadership
• Responsible for reviewing and appealing denied claims for bundling, medical coding, and contracting related issues
• Responsible for timely follow-up on all appeal submissions
• Will also be involved in processing of corrected claims and assisting with timely turnaround for medical documentation requests
• Providing follow-up and feedback to leadership regarding assignments
• Works and coordinates with other departments throughout the company to ensure smooth and efficient operation in all areas of aged AR
• Works necessary reports to ensure assigned AR is actively worked & maintained

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance account receivable department, preferably in behavioral health
• Knowledge of payer specific billing requirements
• Highly organized and able to track workflows through various tools
• Strict attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Customer service skills to work with insurance companies and teammates within the company
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information#LI-HY
• Able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our Nashville office and located within 75 minutes' commuting distance of the office

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here. #LI-HYBRID

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to research and rectify third party healthcare insurance denials, edits, requests for information, and other related correspondence. Support other RCM departments in identifying and analyzing open claims, as well as correct billing errors. The Insurance Accounts Receivable Representative must have a thorough knowledge of government, commercial, HMO, PPO, and other types of insurance billing guidelines in multiple states and demonstrate effective judgment when processing all claims.  Given the complexities of the healthcare insurance, it’s vital we have strong, analytical, focus driven individual in this role.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing live-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to build a business that will impact millions of lives in a profound way. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain aged insurance accounts receivable (AR) queues at a reasonable age-base date as defined by leadershipResponsible for reviewing and appealing denied claims for bundling, medical coding, and contracting related issues.
• Responsible for timely follow-up on all appeal submissions.
• Will also be involved in processing of corrected claims and assisting with timely turnaround for medical documentation requests.
• Providing follow-up and feedback to leadership regarding assignments.
• Works and coordinates with other departments throughout the company to ensure smooth and efficient operation in all areas of aged AR.
• Works necessary reports to ensure assigned AR is actively worked & maintained

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance account receivable department, preferably in behavioral health
• Knowledge of payer specific billing requirements
• Highly organized and able to track workflows through various tools
• Strict attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Customer service skills to work with insurance companies and teammates within the company
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information
• Preferred: Able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our Nashville office and located within 75 minutes' commuting distance of the office

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here. #LI-HYBRID

About Us

Science 37’s Nursing Solutions Group brings together expert nurses who share a passion for organizing, planning and implementing mobile clinical nurse services to participants in clinical trials. Science 37’s extraordinary work environment allows continuous collaboration between clinicians, clinical researchers, patient recruitment specialists, data managers and technology developers. The Nursing Solutions Group is involved throughout the trial life cycle, from protocol development and feasibility analysis to clinical trial implementation and closeout.

The Per Diem Mobile Research Nurse is a Registered Nurse who will work per diem and has experience across multiple therapeutic areas with the ability to work independently and integrate well with the Nursing Solutions Group. With interest/expertise in Science 37’s decentralized model of care delivery, the Mobile Research Nurse will perform delivery of care to participants as well as collaborate with brick and mortar sites, if indicated, for shared clinical trial implementation. The Mobile Research Nurse ensures the professional delivery of patient care in compliance with all federal and state regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and Standard Operating Procedures. 

*This is a travel role that requires on-site visits to participants homes.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

1. Participate and provide research nurse services to qualified study participants at home
2. Apply clinical research and nursing practices to develop solutions to complex problems
3. Collaborate with Lead and Per Diem Mobile Research Nurses on solutioning, education, and resource support
4. Participate in activities that will further the operational development of Science 37 nursing service delivery
5. Develop relationships with study team members and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on all nursing processes
6. Other duties as assigned as the needs of Science 37 evolve and change

This position has the following qualifications:

1. BSN degree preferred
2. Full Covid Vaccination strongly preferred. Science 37 follows CDC guidelines for vaccination recommendations and such guidelines are subject to change.
3. Active RN licensure in home state as well as eligibility for Compact Licensure required
4. Minimum 2+ years clinical/research experience preferred
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
6. Maintain a positive reflection of the company by representation in participant’s homes or in clinic settings
7. Travel and availability qualifications are as follows:
   1. 1-2 days minimum a week dedicated to support Science 37's study visits
      1. Weekday/night availability required
   2. Must be willing to travel to a participants homes 
   3. Active Driver’s License

Science 37 is looking for people with the following skills and competencies:

1. BSN degree preferred
2. Active RN licensure in home state as well as eligibility for Compact Licensure required
3. Minimum 2+ years clinical/research experience preferred
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
5. Active Driver’s License
6. Weekday/night availability required
7. Maintain a positive reflection of the company by representation in participant’s homes or in clinic settings
8. Up to 100% travel, as needed, for study participant visits, project team meetings, and other professional meetings/conferences as needed
9. Ability to obtain nursing license in multiple states based on study needs
10. Physical ability to perform nursing tasks and lift equipment up to 15 kg in weight
11. Access to a reliable vehicle to perform study participant visits and transport equipment
12. Ability to drive to local and/or remote locations to perform study participant visits
13. Ability to use technology effectively and appropriately for study participant assessments and documentation including but not limited to study participant care equipment, laptop computers, communication devices and tablets
14. Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written)

There is minimal supervision for this position, with individuals reporting to the Manager, Nursing Solutions Group.

Compensation varies based on location and work being performed. The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50-55 per hour. Employees may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and commissions. The successful candidate’s actual pay will also be based on qualifications and experience, so the actual starting pay may be above or below this range.

Science 37 is an equal opportunity employer.  

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity (including but not limited to hair texture and protected hairstyles), ancestry, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religious creed, physical or mental disability (including actual or perceived disability), medical condition (including HIV/AIDS), pregnancy, perceived pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation or activities, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, veteran status or participation in the uniformed military services of the United States, including the National Guard, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed. 

Submit your resume to apply!

Be a part of our team of professionals and help us Take ABA Learning to the Next Level in Nashville. At Wellspring you’ll be part of a new, state-of-the-art 7,700 sq ft square foot facility that has been designed to provide an engaging and interactive environment with only the best equipment and accommodations for clients and staff. Our mission is to elevate ABA therapy with next-level centers, through engaging parents as partners, and by embedding professionalism in all we do. We are currently hiring for our Southeast Nashville location. We are dedicated to creating an enjoyable environment of professionalism, teamwork, and mutual respect. 

Our BCBA's are responsible for providing support to individuals and families in Wellspring Centers. Core responsibilities include training clinical staff, ensuring adequate clinical programming for clients, and providing qualify supervision and training to our children and families. 

This position works closely with the center's clinical director to ensure clinical and center operation are streamlined and consistent with our model. The BCBA reports to the Clinical Director. 

Job Duties

• Strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors
• Provide Supervision to technicians working with clients 
• Promotes a therapeutic environment for all clients, ensuring client input is fully considered when developing and carrying out treatment plans 
• Promotes management and oversight to clinical staff, serving as a resource and guide for clinical and professional skills. Advise clinicians on their professional development 
• Participate in modeling activities as needed, providing instruction on ABA techniques management of behavior and data collection techniques applicable to the client. 
• Lead by example with integrity and humility. Seek to serve our children and families 
• Ensure a robust training program for staff and families, own related KPIs. 
• Develop creative learning and collaboration opportunities as appropriate 
• Stay current with best practices and research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and autism treatment. Incorporate this knowledge into services provided 
• Interface with key outsourced funcitons for new center opening and ongoing operations, including human resources and compliance 
• Meet and maintain weekly impact hours requirement 
• Supervise a caseload of 10 clients
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to reach replacement behaviors to reduce maladaptive behaviors. 

Qualifications 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) 
• Completed or plan to complete 8-hour supervision training per BACB requirements. 
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regards to age, functionality, and with clinical support 
• comfortable managing multiple components of clinical organization, and being evaluated based on associated KPIs
• Excellent at working with people. High integrity, elads by example, proactive about solving problems 
• Exhibit servant leadership with a positive and compassionate attitude 
• Experience with CentralReach preferred 
• Self-directed, able to tackle large projects with minimal direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excited about elevating ABA therapy in Nashville and helping young children on the autism spectrum.

How We Will Help You Succeed & Grow

• Competitive salary
  • Earn up to $90,000 with bonuses
•  In-depth training in a supportive and familiar work environment as you grow your career in ABA
• No non-competes or contracts 
• Quarterly Bonus paid out Quarterly
• 23 days a year of Paid Time Off including 9 holidays 
• $750 Professional development stipend 
• Apple Macbook and Ipad provided
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company 401(k) 
• Personalized direct clinical and administrative support
• State-of-the-art industry technology and software to maximize client outcomes
• Opportunities to collaborate with other professionals in our clinics
• Monthly trainings 
• Solely in Clinic services
• Weekly meetings with your Clinical Director to provide clinical and professional support 

We look forward to having you join our team! 

Heart + Paw offers experienced and talented veterinarians a unique opportunity to co-own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand your ownership over time. We provide the infrastructure, experience, and support so you can focus on medicine, leadership, and culture-building. Design a practice where you control clinical and cultural decisions, supported by our veterinarian-led community where Heart + Paw provides operational support, including recruiting, marketing, and financial expertise, empowering your success. 

Why Partner with Heart + Paw? 

• 5% - 49% ownership options with financing assistance if needed. 
• Earn a competitive salary from day one, plus profit distributions. 
• Build a successful, well-run practice supported by proven operational systems. 
• Enjoy full clinical autonomy to design protocols and set practice standards. 
• Gain full transparency into hospital financials. 
• Leverage Heart + Paw’s operational expertise in marketing, accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and more. 
• Design and build your dream hospital to serve your community and their pets. 
• Be part of our growing community of Heart + Paw veterinarians and gain the support of our veterinarian-led Operations team. 
• Benefit from mentorship and shared expertise in a supportive, growth-focused environment. 

As Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you will: 

• Lead and co-own your Heart + Paw center. 
• Build a team culture aligned with your vision and provide outstanding veterinary care. 
• Mentor your team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional client experiences. 
• Collaborate with your Center Director and Heart + Paw leadership on hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and more. 

Qualifications 

• DVM/VMD with a valid state license. 
• 4+ years of clinical experience and leadership expertise. 
• A passion for preventive care, client service, and practice ownership. 
• Tech-savvy with a focus on enhancing the pet and parent experience. 
• Fear Free and HABRI certification (or willingness to obtain). 

Ready to build your dream practice?
Let’s talk! Apply now to start the conversation and join us in creating a place where you can be happy, healthy, and successful while building the practice you’ve always envisioned.

OUR  MISSION

We exist to create a more connected, compassionate, and confident experience for people with cancer and those who care for them. We make it easier to get answers, access high-quality care quickly, and feel supported throughout treatment and beyond.

Today, Thyme Care is a market-leading value-based oncology care enabler, partnering with national and regional health plans, providers, and employers to deliver better outcomes and lower costs for thousands of people across the country. Our model combines high-touch human support with powerful technology and AI to bring together everyone involved in a person’s cancer journey: caregivers, oncologists, health plans, and employers.

As a tech-native organization, we believe technology should strengthen the human connection at the center of care. Through data science, automation, and AI, we simplify complexity, improve collaboration, and help care teams focus on what matters most: supporting people through cancer.

Looking ahead, our vision is bold: to become a household name in cancer care, where every person diagnosed asks for Thyme Care by name. If you’re inspired to make cancer care more human and to help reimagine what’s possible, we’d love to meet you. Together, we can build a future where every person with cancer feels truly cared for, in every moment that matters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a bilingual Spanish/English Care Partner, your job is to engage Thyme Care members and navigate them through their cancer journey. You will report into a Care Partner Team Lead and spend most of your day reaching out to our members by phone, text, and email. 

You will engage with our members to identify changes in their health & social needs, discuss their goals and values to support advanced care planning, and connect them to resources.  Part of your role will also be to assess the urgency of their need, determine the root cause and establish the appropriate next step.  You will be responsible to connect the member to appropriate healthcare and community-based resources including Thyme Care nurses and providers.  You will also research and connect members with external healthcare providers, transportation, financial grants, emotional support resources, and insurance-provided benefits.  You will execute your member support using evidence-based assessments, prior experience, and problem solving skills.  In this critical role, you will serve as the primary point of contact throughout the member’s Thyme Care journey, while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the member has holistic support in their care. You will spend the majority of your day working within a phone queue, handling both inbound and outbound calls in a structured, high-volume environment. You will frequently shift between member interactions, documentation, and coordination tasks throughout the day, requiring strong time management and the ability to stay focused in a fast-moving environment.

Note: In order to ensure we have sufficient coverage at all times, we maintain a schedule that includes a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks.

After your first three months, you will:

• Have completed virtual onboarding and training (two weeks long) and are up to speed on Thyme Care systems, tools, technology, partners, and expectations. You’ll spend your day outreaching to members, researching community and healthcare resources that meet their needs, and connecting members to those resources
• Have completed  language proficiency testing for team members who interact directly with members in Spanish or evaluate the quality of member interactions conducted in Spanish.
• Have built strong, trusting relationships with your members, where listening and empathy are the foundation for every interaction. You use that relationship to prioritize how we should address their needs. 
• Be able to identify and prioritize a member's needs and then know where to go to get them help. This means you’ll be working to connect them with their healthcare providers, community resources, social services, diagnostic appointments, and medical treatments and assist with overcoming barriers (e.g., health literacy, unstable housing).
• Follow Care Team policies and procedures, escalation pathways, best practices, and highest standards. You consistently meet or exceed defined productivity and quality metrics, including call volume, responsiveness, documentation timeliness, and member engagement  while managing your time effectively in a structured environment where performance is measured in real time.
• Participate in coaching and development sessions, and apply feedback and best practices to meet your productivity and quality goals
• Adhere to scheduled shifts, including time in queue, breaks, and availability expectations to ensure consistent member coverage.
• Consistently drive value in your member interactions through high priority activities and assessments such as:
• Advanced care planning support
• Coordinating care, including telehealth visits
• Escalating clinical symptoms to our clinical teams

WHAT LEADS TO SUCCESS

Your resume and prior roles reflect:

• At least 2 years of experience in a patient-facing role conducting care coordination, healthcare navigation, non-clinical case management, resource navigation, or community health work
• Success in a metrics-driven, feedback-oriented environment
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Proficiency 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume, metrics-driven environment (e.g., contact center, care navigation, care coordination). 
• Experience in assessing and addressing both patient/member’s stated needs as well as the ability to identify needs that aren’t explicitly expressed 
• Ability to build rapport and trust quickly with patients/members in a high-volume, primarily phone-based environment
• Passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic when working with clients 
• Ability to build relationships with different types of people, including clients, organization members, and health care providers 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to speak concisely to clients and Care Team members 
• Organized with confidential client material and appointment tracking 
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing client and health care providers’ needs 
• This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured, high-volume environments and are energized by balancing efficiency with meaningful member interactions

A member-first approach. You’re personally motivated by our mission and are passionate about assisting people and their families during one of the most challenging seasons in their lives. Healthcare experience preferred.
Move with purpose. You’re biased to action. You know how to identify and prioritize your initiative’s needs, and do what it takes to ensure that urgent and important needs are acted on immediately.
Seek diverse perspectives. You are humble and proactively seek feedback from others. You’re always looking to learn and grow.
Effective listener and communicator. You are winsome and articulate, but you always start with listening and you hear what may not be voiced, because you listen so intently to others. You build rapport and great working relationships with members and colleagues.
Comfort with ambiguity.  You have a proven track record of success within scaling businesses, fast-paced environments, and/or startups. You understand that rapid changes to the business, strategy, organization, and priorities is par for the course.
Comfort with technology. We are a technology company focused on interacting with folks during the season where they need it most. Experience with video chatting, Google Suite, Slack, electronic health records or comfort learning new technology is important.
A quiet working space. It’s important you’ve worked in a remote role in the past. To ensure member privacy, you must operate in a quiet and secure environment with no/limited distractions during your scheduled shifts and are able to test your internet speed prior to starting to ensure our applications function as expected.

OUR VALUES

At Thyme Care, our core values guide us in everything we do: Act with our members in mind, Move with purpose, and Seek diverse perspectives. They anchor our business decisions, including how we grow, the products we make, and the paths we choose—or don’t choose.

This is a non-exempt, full time position. The pay rate for this role is $24.03/hour. To perform this role you must be located within the lower 48 United States due to contractual limitations with accessing PHIs. We offer a choice of great medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as a generous vacation policy for full-time employees, so you can prioritize the most important parts of your life.

We are a growing organization and recruit and employ a large number of these roles. Because of this, we actively interview for this position even when we don't have an immediate opening. Candidates who complete the interview process and fit the role are eligible for the next available opening. We will reach back out once an open position becomes available.

The Recruiting team will share more information about our hiring philosophy during an initial phone screen and can answer questions you might have about it then.

We recognize a history of inequality in healthcare. We’re here to challenge the status quo and create a culture of inclusion through the care we give and the company we build. We embrace and celebrate a diversity of perspectives in reflection of our members and the members we serve. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Be cautious of recruitment fraud, and always confirm that communications are coming from an official Thyme Care email.

VETERINARY EXTERNSHIPS & PRECEPTORSHIPS

Nashville Zoo Veterinary Department is offering an externship for 4th-year Veterinary School Students, both international and domestic, working towards a career in exotic animal medicine. This internship is posted May 1^st through September 15^th of every year with interviews in October.

Purpose
The Veterinary Intern assists in every aspect of the medical care of the Nashville Zoo’s animals, including veterinary procedures, clinical lab work, and care of hospitalized/quarantined animals.

Key Responsibilities
-Work with three full-time veterinarians, three full time licensed veterinary technicians, and two full-time hospital keepers.

-Assist with day-to-day operations of the zoo’s medical procedures including preventative and emergency care including examinations, clinical procedures, surgery, and necropsy. 

-Assist doctors in keeping thorough records of all medical cases and procedures. 

-Assist with animal husbandry (cleaning, feeding, and medicating) of hospitalized patients and quarantine animals.  

-Provide laboratory support for veterinary medical technicians, including hematology, parasitology, and cytology.

-Responsible for researching and studying about upcoming and current cases

-Assist with tasks that keep the hospital function smoothly including stocking of medical supplies, wrapping surgical equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital.

-Responsible for presenting a 25 to 30- minute presentation towards the end of their externship to the animal care staff on either a current, pertinent topic or on a research project performed by the student.

Reporting Relationships and Supervision

Dr. Louden Wright, Associate Veterinarian
MJ Fehlhaber, Hospital Keeper

Duration
Minimum of 4 weeks

Qualifications

- Must be enrolled in clinical year of Veterinary school

- Internship requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours a week

- Applicants for this position must apply and are required to submit to a criminal background check as well as show recent proof of a negative TB test.

Desired Skills
- 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, especially to give them information about the animals and the zoo
- Ability to responsibly use and maintain zoo equipment and tools
- Willingness to work with a large variety of animals
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Ability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions, as needed

Benefits to Intern
- 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
- Letters of reference for future job opportunities

Note: Nashville Zoo Externships are unpaid. We are, however, able to provide housing. We are not able to provide reimbursement for travel expenses. Academic requirements for institution credit are the responsibility of the student intern to fulfill. Nashville Zoo will make every effort to support the student in their academic goals as they relate to the internship position outlined in the provided position description.

TO APPLY:

You will need to include the following:

1. Cover letter stating your interest in zoological/wildlife medicine
2. Resume
3. Contact information for two references

Applications are open May 1 to September 15

Interviews will be conducted October for the following school year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT NASHVILLE ZOO

Nashville Zoo is a 200-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection and attracts more than one million visitors annually, as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee. For more information, visit www.nashvillezoo.org

Nashville Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Weekend, holiday, and some evening work may be required.