Interns work full-time under the supervision of certified wildlife rehabilitators to perform animal husbandry duties and medical treatments. Some of the skills interns acquire include species identification, cage set-up and proper husbandry techniques, animal handling, tube feeding of mammals and birds, administering medication, performing lab work, data analysis, and various other procedures.

Interns will also work with, and train, volunteers and interact with the public. Interns are recommended to complete the Animal Care Workshops required of all Animal Care Volunteers prior to the internship or have experience in animal handling and husbandry. Interns will participate in lessons during their internship. A final project focusing on a wildlife-related topic is assigned and due one month following the internship.

Internships are two months in length, during one of the following two periods:

All internship positions are voluntary, NO stipend or salary is offered.

Accommodation is NOT provided. Please note that Wild ARC is not on a public transit route and therefore reliable transportation is necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 19
• Current tetanus vaccination and good physical stamina and health
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Academic background in biological or environmental sciences, veterinary medicine or animal welfare studies preferred
• Volunteer experience in wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife management or animal care is beneficial but not required

Application process

• Completed Application Form
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Essay describing your career goals and how an internship at Wild ARC will help you achieve your goals - the essay must be 1-2 typed pages in length
• Names, type of relationship held, and phone numbers of three references (including at least one former employer)
• If you are applying from outside of BC or Canada - please include a paragraph explaining where you will live during the two months and what provisions you have made for the daily commute

Wild ARC Internship Application

Application packages are to be submitted by mail to:

BC SPCA Wild ARC
Summer Internship Program
1020 Malloch Road
Victoria, BC
Canada V9C 4G9

2010 Applications are due March 15th.