Internship - von Arx Wildlife Hospital

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.

• 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.