ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIPS
Spring Internship:
Jan 01 - June 20
Application Deadline November 1
Fall Internship:
July 01 - December 20
Application Deadline May 1
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Work at a Fully Licensed, Non-profit Conservation Breeding and Research Center – Responsible for the daily care of critically endangered psittacines, small primates, and African antelope. Duties include animal husbandry, enrichment, record keeping of animal behavior, enclosure design and maintenance.
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Prepare and Maintain Animal Housing – Responsible for maintaining animal safety through daily exhibit checks. This includes routine landscaping, clearing habitats of underbrush and invasive plants, and providing animal enrichment.
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Prepare Diets and Monitor Feeding – Maintain food quality and hygiene standards of animal feed. Prepare food with consideration to specific dietary needs and monitor every animal’s intake.
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Monitor and Maintain Animal Health – Maintain daily records of animal behavior to identify any abnormal behavior and signs of illness. Administer medications as needed with supervision. Collect fecals for basic lab tests as needed.
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Restrain and Assist in Moving Animals – Assist in restraining and examining, medicating or relocating animals as needed.
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Identify Behavioral Needs and Improve Husbandry – Identify behavioral needs and provide approved enrichment for the animals which includes but may not be limited to, environmental and dietary enrichment.
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Maintain Exhibits and Assist Design – Help design and construct new enclosures. Maintain exhibits daily and detect and control pests.
REQUIREMENTS
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At least a Bachelors Degree in an animal-related field (Zoology, Biology, Animal Psychology, Veterinary Sciences, and other animal-related areas)
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2 Professional References
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Must have appropriate residence, visa/documents allowing work in the US
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In good physical health including the ability to lift 50lbs
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The ability to live on-site for 6 months
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Standing for extended periods of time and work a 6 to 8 hour day (average 25-30 hours per week)
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Intern is responsible for their own transportation (airfare if necessary, automobile)
COMPENSATION
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$100 stipend weekly
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On-site fully-furnished housing (utilities including Internet, washer/dryer, A/C & heat, television provided)
TO APPLY:
Email resume, cover letter, and 2 professional letters of recommendation to Karen McGovern, General Curator