ZooMed Support Intern

This one-year paid position provides administrative and research support to the departmental (veterinary, nutrition, pest control) operations and staff, especially Director of Veterinary Services, clinical veterinarians, and veterinary residents. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:       

The primary focus of the position is medical record searches, literature management, maintenance of residency course schedule and documentation; maintenance of departmental social media; and providing departmental administrative support including interview scheduling, accounting interface, and departmental record flow. As the intern gains experience with their role, duties will be expanded to include veterinary assistant activities and rounds shadowing when primary duties are fulfilled.

SCHEDULE: Routinely available to work any of regular workdays (Monday-Friday) as full- or nearly full-time (5-8 hour days); available to work emergency or special events that may occur outside of regular work schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, when needed.  Total work week is paid at 40 hours/week at Illinois minimum wage, includes overtime and state-required time off benefits.

Application: 

Qualified applicants will have entirely completed their undergraduate college studies by the time of the commencement of the program.  Preference will be given to those individuals with degrees in the biological sciences or pre-veterinary medicine, or with future plans for entry into veterinary school.  Further preference will be given to those individuals with prior administrative experience, data entry experience, or medical record experience in ZIMS, TRACKS, or similar medical or veterinary computerized record system.

Please access application process through  https://careers.hireology.com/lincolnparkzoologicalsociety/2629363/description that is available on www.lpzoo.org starting 12 January 2026.  Applications are due before 6 March 2026.

Questions other than those related to application may be directed to supervisor:

Dr. Gamble ([email protected]), Dr. Lester E. Fisher Director of Veterinary Medicine.

Questions for application may be directed to current ZooMedSupport Intern:

Christopher Lemons ([email protected])

OUR PROMISE

Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values, and experiences of all people.  For Wildlife. For All.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO BENEFITS

In addition to such standard benefits ( Blue Cross Blue Shield)  as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages, and a 403(b) savings plan with an institutional match, benefits of working at the zoo include (benefits are for regular full time employees):

• Free admission to many other Chicago cultural institutions


• Free on-site parking anytime with access to Lincoln Park, Lakeshore Trail, and North Avenue Beach


• Discounts on event tickets (free admission to select events), attractions, dining, and retail at the zoo


• Quarterly staff mingle events and “LPZooU” training and educational sessions about the zoo, wildlife, ecology, and related subjects


• Company contribution to Health Savings Account (Medical PPO only)


• A working environment with green spaces and regularly available visits with wildlife!

Salary: $16.60/hr