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Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
ORGANIZATION: Wildlife Care Association
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Our Animal Care Internship opportunity is an unpaid position during our busy season (April-September). Approved interns will work be asked to work at least 6 hour shifts, usually between three and five days a week. For the majority of the internship, you will work in our baby bird nursery. You will learn about nutrition and how to feed animals, about medications and how to medicate, how to identify animals, and about environmental enrichment and husbandry.
As a reward for mastering all the skills learned in the nursery, you may be able to work in triage where you will have the opportunity to learn to intake animals (some mammals) and assist with exams, giving fluids, apply wraps and splints, and do fecal exams. Interns are required to be 18 years of age. We ask that interns have at least 6 months of animal experience (at a vets office, wildlife rehab facility, zoo, or similar) and at least two (2) semesters or quarters of college.
This position requires some physical labor, and the ability to handle a demanding workload. Applicants must possess a strong personal work ethic and a high level of personal integrity. A short informal interview will take place after applications are received in order to determine the best fit for both our applicants and the facility.
Please complete the intern application and email it to wcavolunteers@yahoo.com or send by mail to Wildlife Care Association, Attn: Intern Coordinator, P.O. Box 680, North Highlands, CA 95660.
(Please note that Wildlife Care Association is licensed by the State and Federal government to rehabilitate wild animals. When you intern with us, you are covered by our permits.)
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About Wildlife Care Association
Location:
5211 Patrol Road, McClellan, CA 95652, US
Mission Statement
Wildlife Care Association, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local wildlife. WCA is committed to educating and instructing the community in the respect, appreciation, and care of local wildlife. WCA is pledged to the management and preservation of wildlife habitat.
Description
Wildlife Care Association is a non-profit organization based out of McClellan, California (Sacramento area) that is permitted by the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to care for wildlife. WCA is open year round, seven days a week including most holidays.
Concerned citizens and local agencies bring us thousands of sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals each year. WCA provides emergency and on going medical services to the animals in our care with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. The staff at Wildlife Care Association relies on volunteers to accomplish this. WCA provides training for all volunteer positions. Volunteers are encouraged to expand their knowledge by attending training opportunities and classes.
WCA also provides many educational opportunities to the local Sacramento community. WCA offers live animal presentations to youth groups and other organizations to educate our community about local wildlife.
WCA is always looking for new volunteers to join our ranks. Our greatest need for volunteers comes during the spring and summer months when many local animals are breeding. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website at www.wildlifecareassociation.com and complete a volunteer application found under the "Help WCA" tab at the top of the page.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5211 Patrol RoadSacramento/McClellan, CA 95652
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2016
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Animal Care / Handling
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Miniumum 6-8 hour shift, 3-5 days/wk April- Sept
- Application (which includes references, resume and letter of interest) which can be found on our<