Internship - von Arx Wildlife Hospital

Organization

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Job Posted

August 15, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jhaslyn De La Rosa

Contact Email

Internships@conservancy.org

Location

Naples, FL
United States
Through this program, the Internship Program participant will gain experience and hands-on training in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. The Intern is also introduced to basic medical skills including bandaging, laboratory analysis, fluid therapy and other subjects pertinent to wildlife rehabilitation. Interns in this program are supervised by five wildlife rehabilitators and the staff veterinarian. This position is challenging and requires participants be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hard-working and dedicated to animal welfare. In return, the Intern will receive in-depth hands-on training in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.

Summary

  • Focus is on husbandry, nutrition, capture and restraint, release criteria.
  • Maintain accurate medical records.
  • Learn and comply with all health and safety policy and procedures.
  • Assist with medical treatments.
  • Learn and understand natural history of native Florida Wildlife.
  • Interact with the general public, volunteers, staff and other internship participants.
  • Be knowledgeable about the Conservancy.
  • Weekends/ holiday hours may apply to intern’s schedule.

Compensation Information

$300 bi-weekly cost of living stipend and dorm accommodation, including laundry, provided.