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Internship

Wildlife  Care Assn.

Sacramento, CA.

2/10/2011

Wildlife Technician

Peninsula Humane Society

San Mateo and Palo Alto

1/13/2011

Marine Mammal Intern

Island National Care Centre

Salt Spring Island, B.C.

10/24/11

Wildlife Exclusion Technician

The Position:
Will provide a service to local residents and businesses to help with wildlife issues, including evicting animals in living structures, as a way of furthering the museum's mission. Solve wildlife problems using humane techniques designed to take care of the problem and prevent future occurrences. Provide detailed evaluations, custom exclusion installation, dead animal removal, animal dropping clean-up and recommendations for 'do-it-yourself' exclusions. Provide these services while maintaining good customer service. Be a representative of Lindsay Wildlife Museum in the field.

Lindsay Wildlife Museum , a natural history, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation center located in Walnut Creek, California, connects people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The museum features a collection of live, native California animals on exhibit, an extensive educational program and one of the nation's oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitations hospitals.

Hours and Compensation:
Non-exempt, on call as needed.
Hourly range: $12.00 to $15.00 per hour.

To view the entire position description, detailed requirements contact information and to download the employment application, click here.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

Type of Position:

Interns are a very important part of the wildlife rehabilitation program. Working closely with rehabilitation staff and volunteers, they quickly become skilled care givers who contribute to the successes we see in our program. This program is designed for people with beginning to intermediate rehabilitation skills. Previous rehabilitation experience is not required. Training for interns begins with classroom work, followed by hands-on training. Our interns report that they find their time spent here to be extremely valuable and rewarding.

Intern Job Description
Spring and summer are the busiest season for the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Program; we often receive over 50 animals in one day. The interns’ role is to help us care for our patients and to help the public with their wildlife questions. The job is intense, fast-paced and repetitive. Interns are given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation with hands-on experiences.

Commitment
28 hours per week for 6 months, April through September, with evening and weekend work required. There will be required scheduled training sessions though the summer.

For more information and to download the application, please click here.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

Type of Position:

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to fill this position. Preference will be given to individuals intending to pursue a career in wildlife rehabilitation, however we also offer Wildlife Care Internships for those with broader carreer intentions. the interns work ~60 hours per week and gain valuable experience while helping wildlife and working with Fellow Mortals Professional staff rehabilitators who will mentor you throughout the internship. This internship is an intence experience and therefore best suited to individuals passionate about animal care and wildlife rehabilitation.
This position is best suited for college graduates who will preferably have completed at least one other internship in animal care or have other work experience in animal care. There is a $700/month stipend plus housing and utilities. the minimum term of this internship is nine months. Start date: March 1, 2012 To read the full decription and obtain contact information, please click here.

Wildlife Care Intern

Type of Position:

Intern work primarily with orphaned songbird, waterfowl and Cottontails. Main duties will include feeding, fundraising, animal transport and supply Pick-ups. Interns will receive hands-on experience in nutrition, husbandry, species identification and natural history. this position requires a commitment of 45-50 hours per week depending on the patient load. Interns gain valuable experience while helping wildlife and working with Fellow Mortals Professional staff rehabilitators.
Interns must have completed a minimum of three years of college and must have their own health insurance. Tetanus vaccinations must be current prior to commencing the internship. The work schedule for interns at Fellow Mortals is such that it is impossible to work simultaneously at another job outside the hospital. there is a stipend of $500/month provided, plus housing and utilities. To view the full job description, please click here.

Wildlife Rehabilitator Internship

Type of Position:

Wildlife Animal Care Coordinator

Type of position:

California Wildlife Center (CWC) is seeking a seasonal full-time Wildlife Animal Care Coordinator. This is a seasonal position from February 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012 and continuation of employment beyond that time is not guaranteed. Salary: $10.00 per hour.

Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs examinations, basic diagnostic procedures, and treatment plans for incoming patients
- Administers medical treatments according to CWC policies
- Maintains and updates animal patient care records
- Fulfills daily care plans of wildlife patients, including but not limited to nutritional, caging, rehabilitative and medical needs
- Ensures that cages and facilities are cleaned and maintained daily, feeding schedules are adhered to and other animal care needs are met
- Supervises and trains volunteers and interns; delegates and ensures satisfactory completion of tasks
- Ensures that protocols to minimize risk of contraction of zoonotic diseases are adhered to
- Assists the veterinarian with animal treatments and procedures, scheduling of volunteers and ordering supplies
- Admits animals from the public and provides assistance both in person and over the phone regarding animal rescues, transport, emergency care and nuisance wildlife situations
- Coordinates and performs animal releases as needed
- Assists in the maintenance of animal enclosures, in the developing species protocols and rehabilitation research as needed
- Checks hospital voicemail messages
- Drives own vehicle

For the complete Job Description, duties and contact person, please click here.

Wildlife Technician

-Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
-Correctly identify incoming animals to ensure proper food, housing and medical care.
-Provide clean and appropriate enclosures, food, and water for each individual wild species of birds, reptiles and mammals.
-Perform examinations and administer medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians and according to established treatment protocols for individual species and conditions.
-Assist veterinarians with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
-Perform lab work and radiology in accordance with established protocols.
-Create and maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law and in accordance with department protocols.
-Assist with training and supervising department volunteers.
-Assume responsibility for department pager in absence of department supervisors.
-Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and accurate information regarding the animal’s history as possible.
-Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, volunteers and the public.
-Assess animals to see if they meet release criteria. Identify suitable release sites and arrange release of healthy animals.
-Perform euthanasia in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and state and federal laws.
-Perform decapitations on select animals according to the guidelines of the San Mateo County Health Department.

contact:

Fax 650-685-0678
Email Careers@phs-spca.org

THE ORGANIZATION:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum, a natural history, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation center located in Walnut Creek, California, connects people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The museum features a collection of live, native California animals on exhibit, an extensive educational program and one of the nation’s oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals.

THE POSITION:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum is seeking an associate veterinarian to provide medical care for more than 5,000 wildlife rehabilitation cases annually and 110 captive native California wild animals that are used for educational programming (live collection). The associate veterinarian will provide training for staff and volunteers to provide appropriate nursing care. Work closely with directors of rehabilitation and animal encounters. Assist in managing in house diagnostic laboratory and pharmacy. Participate in teaching students and collaborate with other professional institutions. Collaborate with accepted research projects. Network with area professionals to maximize resources.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Provide medical care of wildlife hospital patients and collection animals. Perform diagnostic testing as needed. Advise staff during medical, surgical and anesthetic procedures. Communicate medical information accurately to staff and to the public as necessary and appropriate.
•Participate in interpretive programming in exhibit hall (e.g. daily behind the scenes programs).
•Train and oversee staff and volunteers in aspects of veterinary medicine that will enhance the care of our patients and foster professional growth.
•Participate in teaching veterinary externs and students.
•Participate with director of veterinary services and others in designing protocols to improve health care. Assist in evaluating requests for collaborative research.
•Provide on-call coverage for other Lindsay Wildlife Museum veterinarian as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•California Veterinary License.
•DEA license.
•USDA accreditation.
•3-4 years experience in practice of veterinary medicine. At least 2 years of experience with medical care of wild animals in rehabilitation.
•Teaching skills.
•Flexible with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
•Good oral and written communication skills.


HOURS, BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
Exempt, part-time 20 hours/week. Medical, dental benefits; vacation, sick and holidays.
Salary range commensurate with experience.


contact:

APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to:
Executive Director, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 or email: lbehr@wildlife-museum.org


See Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s website
http://www.wildlife-museum.org

Position Description:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company currently have an opening in the San Francisco office for a Senior Terrestrial Biologist (Wildlife Biologist, Ecologist, Botanist, Plant Ecologist, Wetland Specialist or similar). We are seeking a talented and self-driven Senior Terrestrial Biologist to support PG&E in achieving its vision of being the leading utility within the United States.  The senior-level Terrestrial Biologist takes a lead role for project work assignments across lines of business and manages large contracts with complex multi-task deliverables. Projects managed generally have multi-year duration, require significant risk management, and may include formal partnering agreements with outside firms.
Click here: Senior_Terrestrial_Biologist, for the full description and further instructions.

 
Position Description:

Assist staff and volunteers with all aspects of animal care including, but not limited to:

• Daily husbandry-related activities including medical treatments, cleaning, diet preparation and feeding in the Intensive Care Unit and the Baby Care Unit

• Assist with intake procedures of new patients

• Assist in answering clinic phone

• Provide guidance to the public

• Assist in performing animal releases

• Assist in Marine Mammal Rescues

• Attend advanced wildlife and animal care classes and seminars.

This internship is unpaid.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Science, medical care or natural science background required. Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs. Work performed requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities. Must have respect for wildlife and courtesy towards the public. At the time of the interview, the applicant must demonstrate proof of a negative TB test within the past year and a current tetanus vaccination. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination is preferred.

Full-time internships are also available for all Sessions.

Housing/Transportation:

Housing and transportation are the responsibility fo the intern. Very limited on-site housing is available (up to 2 individuals at a time). All individuals selected for on-site housing, regardless of Session, will be required to complete 40 hours per week. Must have own transportation and current drivers license.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume, letter of intent and two (2) letters of recommendation. Your letter of intent must state the Session you are applying for and detail interests, experience, housing accomodation and availability. A telephone interview will be scheduled after your application has been received. If you have any questions or would like to visit the hospital, please email me and we can schedule a short in-person interview.

Contact:

Email Cynthia Reyes or phone: (818)222-2658

Stephanie Stewart
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Email: stephanie.stewart@cedarrun.org
Medford, NJ
Position Title: Wildlife Technician



Position description:

Duties of this position include assisting the wildlife rehabilitation manager with day to day operations of the wildlife hospital and resident wildlife. Cedar Run currently takes in ~4,000 injured, ill or orphaned wild animals each year, so this is a fast paced, sometimes stressful but rewarding position.
Specific tasks include: food prep, cleaning, assessment of animals at intake, customer relations, answering phone calls, handling wildlife, maintaining written and computer records,, participating in release of wildlife and other duties as needed.

contact:

No phone calls, please email resume and references to stephanie.stewart@cedarrun.org

C omments:

This is a part time, but long term position.

Position Description:

  Animal Care Assistant: F/T Care of injured, sick, oiled and orphaned wildlife according to CSF&G protocols. Duties include Cage cleaning, diet preparation, medicating, fluid therapy. Responds to public concerns regarding wildlife. Ability to work directly with songbirds, seabirds, raptors, reptiles and small mammals. Educational outreach includes conducting presentations, and training volunteers.

Contact:

  Please send resume to jparker@sbwcn.org  

    Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship

 Position Description:  Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in wildlife clinical rehabilitation. Some of the skills learned include species identification, husbandry techniques, wild animal handling, medical exams/triage, administration of medication, and other procedures.

Qualifications: 

Be at least 18 years of age.

Have 2 years experience, including at least one year of college and 6 months working with animals.

Be interested in wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, or a related field.

Must be able to communicate in English with the public, volunteers, and staff both orally and in writing.

Be reliable, a quick learner, have initiative, be able to multi-task, and be able to work in groups and by yourself.

Be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week to fulfill a 100 or 200 hour internship.

Please contact us for an application and/or if you need any additional information.

contact:

Cassondra Yarlott

Volunteer Coordinator

wcainterns@yahoo.com

Position Description

Responsibilities:  Work at Sierra Wildlife Rescue Center, which mainly serves as nursery for songbirds during the summer, but also serves as temporary triage and holding for all species of wildlife.  The intern will be working with staff and trained volunteers and must work well with others as well as be able to operate independently.  Duties would include admission, examination, medication, feeding and care and any medical treatment deemed necessary, dealing with public directly and thru phone calls and interacting with veterinarians who work with us.    The intern will be taking care of all levels of animal care including daily husbandry and record maintenance.  Special projects may also be assigned such as administrative work and research.  This list is tentative and can be modified commensurate with interest, experience and education.

Qualifications:  18 years of age, have own transportation, commitment for 12 weeks at 40 hours per week, (approximately mid May thru mid August, prior experience with handling wildlife or in animal medicine.

  contact:

Judy Monestier

(530) 620-5369

Judy_Monestier@yahoo.com                         http://sierrawildliferescue.com/

Salary: $13.50/hour
Division: Veterinary & Animal Care Services
Reports To: Wildlife Supervisor FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

To provide medical care as well as humane care and treatment to all sheltered animals in accordance with the policies and procedures established by PHS/SPCA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide humane care and treatment for all sheltered animals.
• Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Correctly identify incoming animals to ensure proper food, housing and medical care.
• Provide clean and appropriate enclosures, food, and water for each individual wild species of birds, reptiles and mammals.
• Perform examinations and administer medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians and according to established treatment protocols for individual species and conditions.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
• Perform lab work and radiology in accordance with established protocols.
• Create and maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law and in accordance with department protocols.
• Assist with training and supervising department volunteers.
• Assume responsibility for department pager in absence of department supervisors.
• Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and accurate information regarding the animal’s history as possible.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, volunteers and the public.
• Assess animals to see if they meet release criteria. Identify suitable release sites and arrange release of healthy animals.
• Perform euthanasia in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and state and federal laws.
• Perform decapitations on select animals according to the guidelines of the San Mateo County Health Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals.
• Maintain department in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job may supervise volunteers for the department.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Qualified candidates must be able to work at both the San Mateo and Palo Alto locations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•   Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

•   Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

•   Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must become proficient with Chameleon Database software and Microsoft Office within probationary period.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified in euthanasia within probationary period.

• Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; routine exposure to zoonotic diseases, aggressive and feral animals; routinely exposed to mechanical moving parts; outside weather conditions and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

contact:   Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Human Resources 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo CA 94401 19 Fax: 650/685-0678 Email: Human Resources

Position reposted 10/24/11
             
Position  Description:

IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, one of the largest of the Canadian gulf Islands. We are a small but very busy centre, situated in an outdoor setting on a forested 4-acre property.  We treat about 600 avian and small terrestrial animals per season including up to 100 seal pups.  Seasonal work hours are long and the work is fast-paced and physically demanding, however with the cross-discipline of avian, land and marine mammals, it is varied and fulfilling.

Between May and October we offer 14 internships lasting 2 months each.
The Centre provides on-site basic shared sleeping cabins (including bedding).   There are modern bathrooms with tub and shower, plus a fully stocked communal kitchen. Wireless internet, a small grocery stipend and a shared intern vehicle are also offered.

contact:
For more information and application requirements please refer to our website at www.sealrescue.org
Applications must be received by March 1