Work with a team of experienced board-certified specialists, residents, and interns who value and ... Metro You * Practice high-quality avian and exotic animal medicine with access to advanced ...
Work with a team of experienced board-certified specialists, residents, and interns who value and ... Metro You * Practice high-quality avian and exotic animal medicine with access to advanced ...
Veterinary Avian & Exotics
Akron, OH · On-site
Work with a team of experienced board-certified specialists, residents, and interns who value and ... Metro You * Practice high-quality avian and exotic animal medicine with access to advanced ...
Veterinary Avian & Exotics
Akron, OH · On-site
Work with a team of experienced board-certified specialists, residents, and interns who value and ... Metro You * Practice high-quality avian and exotic animal medicine with access to advanced ...
Internship Exotic Animal Rescue information
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$5.13 - $6.55
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How much do internship exotic animal rescue jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship exotic animal rescue in Cleveland, OH is $10.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $6.78 and $13.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Internship Exotic Animal Rescue vs Volunteer Exotic Animal Caregiver?
| Aspect | Internship Exotic Animal Rescue | Volunteer Exotic Animal Caregiver |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | May require basic animal handling or rescue certifications | No formal credentials typically required |
| Work Environment | Structured environment with supervision, often at rescue facilities | Informal, flexible, often at rescue sites or sanctuaries |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Organized rescue programs, non-profits, wildlife rehabilitation | Volunteer roles within similar organizations, community-based |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding training, experience, or educational opportunities | Seeking volunteer roles or hands-on animal care |
In summary, Internship Exotic Animal Rescue typically involves a structured program with specific training and credentials, aimed at gaining experience in rescue operations. Volunteer Exotic Animal Caregiver roles are more informal, focusing on hands-on care without formal requirements. Both serve the wildlife rescue industry but differ in structure and expectations.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 16 days ago
Job description
Avian & Exotics Veterinary Opportunity!
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, a Specialty and Emergency Referral Facility with hospitals in Akron, Highland Heights, and Norton, Ohio, is seeking an Avian & Exotic Animal Veterinarian to join our team!
The Metropolitan Veterinary Group has been providing specialty and emergency care for over 50 years, with an established reputation for delivering the "Gold Standard" of veterinary medicine. Our Avian & Exotics service is one of the longest established exotic animal programs in the Midwest, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and referral care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, zoological species, aquatic animals, and wildlife. We are excited to continue growing this unique service and are actively looking for an Avian & Exotics DVM who wants to join our team.
Metro Exotics Team
- Work with a team of experienced board-certified specialists, residents, and interns who value and practice high-quality medicine.
- Work side by side with a talented, exotic-trained staff of registered technicians that pride themselves on providing exceptional patient care.
- Opportunity, if desired, to participate in conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, public aquarium medicine, and exotic animal rescues.
- Be part of our Metro care team built on compassion, communication, and teamwork!
Metro You
- Practice high-quality avian and exotic animal medicine with access to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and extensive support
- Enjoy a diverse and rewarding caseload including birds, reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, zoological species, aquatic animals, and wildlife
- Expand your skills utilizing advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures, microsurgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, laser (surgical and therapy), laparoscopy, digital radiology, and CT imaging
- Work within a service that enjoys a large established client base and receives referral cases from throughout Ohio and neighboring states
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance
- Receive a generous compensation package that includes a competitive salary and bonus opportunities
Our Hospitals
Metro Highland Heights (Cleveland)
- Newly designed 30,000 sq. ft. specialty facility including the Exotics Department
- CT, digital radiology, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and exotic hospitalization facilities.
- Comprehensive in-house and referral laboratory
Metro Norton
- Dedicated Avian & Exotics facility serving exotic pets for over 40 years
- Full-service avian and exotic animal referral, wellness, hospitalization, and surgical practice
- Seven-day-a-week patient care and hospitalization
- Referral base extending throughout Ohio and neighboring states
Why Join Metro's Avian & Exotics Service?
Our Avian & Exotics Department provides a team environment with comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care for a wide variety of species and offers opportunities rarely found in private practice.
What We Offer You
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive salary and production bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Generous CE allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Paid professional dues and licensing fees
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Exceptional workplace culture that values balance, teamwork, and professional growth
Why Northeast Ohio?
Because it's a great place to live and work!
Join us in beautiful Northeast Ohio, home to Cleveland, Akron, innumerable local and state parks, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the Great Lakes.
Enjoy fine dining, professional sports, arts, and culture, or escape outdoors for hiking, biking, kayaking, and lakefront adventures. Our region offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant communities, making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.
Discover the Akron/Cleveland Area
Visit our website: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
Take a virtual tour: Metro Hospital Tour
Interested candidates can confidentially submit their CV to:
Mark Hyde
Mark.Hyde@ethosvet.com
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Join our team and help shape the future of avian and exotic animal medicine in Northeast Ohio.
About NVA
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Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (NVS) is a veterinary specialty and emergency hospital group with two locations in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. Our Mission and primary focus is to honor the human-animal bond in all we do, focusing on patient care, client experience, and the health of our team. We believe we can never stop improving and strive to improve in all we do. Not only do we focus on patient care, but core to our hospital culture is also a focus on the health of our team, our community, and the environment. We are committed to sustainable environmental practices. NVS works in partnership with National Veterinary Associates-Compassion-First (NVA C-F). NVA-CF is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in North America with over 1400 locations worldwide.