WRC provides qualified internship applicants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with wildlife. Internships are available in the treatment room in our Meds Help department. Please note this position is only open to dependable applicants with a background in animal handling and/or veterinary assistance, although you do not necessarily need to be a vet tech or vet student to apply.

Duties and responsibilities

• Commitment of 20-30 hours/week
• Shift times are 7:30am - 11:30am and 4pm - 8pm daily, with interns working a combination of "split shifts" (working both shifts in the same day) and "single shifts." While exact schedules depend on availability, interns will typically work 2-3 days of split shifts and 1-2 days of single shifts each week.
• Work alongside volunteers to feed and clean rehabilitation patients
• Admit new patients: Set up caging, prepare food, organize paperwork, and follow protocols
• Set-up and maintain caging with appropriate furnishings for a wide variety of species
• Learn to recognize signs of illness and notify supervisor when there are concerns about a patient’s health
• Prepare and administer medications and subcutaneous fluids
• Perform treatments for adult and critical nursery patients
• Maintain paperwork
• Keep hospital areas clean and orderly
• Maintain laundry, clean cages, and follow biosecurity protocols
• Must be able to lift 30lbs from the ground, be on feet for 4+ hours, work on the floor, work in a humid environment, and able to work in varying weather conditions
• Maintain the wild nature of our patients by following WRC policies and procedures
• Treat everyone including staff, volunteers, and interns with respect and having a flexible attitude.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccine series and titer are required before beginning your internship.