{"id":38398,"date":"2026-02-06T13:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cascadesraptorcenter.org\/?page_id=38398"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:56:58","slug":"veterinary-externships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cascadesraptorcenter.org\/es\/veterinary-externships\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterinary Externships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who We Are<\/h2>\n

Cascades Raptor Center\u00a0is a 501(c)3 nature center and wildlife hospital. Our nature center is home to over 30 permanent resident birds. Many of these birds come from conservation breeding programs or have been imprinted on humans due to members of the public performing illegal wildlife rehabilitation. Their presence allows visitors to get up close and personal with birds of\u00a0prey and\u00a0allows many people to see native raptors up close for the first time.\u00a0Our resident birds are\u00a0monitored\u00a0daily for changes in their health and behavior, and exams are done on an as needed basis. Annual work ups, including physical exam, CBC\/chemistry, and survey radiographs are performed every fall on each resident.<\/p>\n

The Louise Shimmel Wildlife Hospital is a triage center for wild\u00a0avians and small mammal\u00a0species,\u00a0that\u00a0specializes in raptor care and rehabilitation. The hospital admits and provides care for over 1000 patients every year.\u00a0As a triage\u00a0center\u00a0we accept small mammals and other avian species, provide\u00a0initial care, and then transfer them to another permitted rehabilitator.\u00a0We accept raptors from throughout the state of Oregon and see them through every aspect of medical care and rehabilitation until release.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Goal of the Externship Program<\/h2>\n

To introduce veterinary students\u00a0and professionals\u00a0to wildlife medicine, raptor rehabilitation, and care of raptors in a zoo setting.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Who Qualifies?<\/h2>\n

This experience is designed for veterinary students, licensed DVMs, or veterinary paraprofessional students or staff. Participants must be over the age of 18.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Duration<\/h2>\n

Veterinary externships at Cascades Raptor Center are 10-14 day immersive experiences into the world of raptor rehabilitation. Participants can either attend for a consecutive two-week period (10 days) or commit to a weekly shift (14 days).\u00a0A\u00a0two-week\u00a0period allows students to experience a variety of cases and gives staff time to cover essential topics.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Topics Covered<\/h2>\n
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Topics covered during the externship<\/span>\u00a0include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n