Rehabilitation Intern - Espanola (NM)

Title: Rehabilitation Intern
Agency: The Wildlife Center

Job Description: Openings for 3 summer interns to be upervised by Wildlife Care Director and Rehabilitation Staff. Will assist the Rehab staff with all aspects of care with the rehabilitation of mammals, song birds and raptors. Will be required to perform veterinary and husbandry skills by the end of the internship period, which will include but not be limited to: diet preparation, daily care and feeding, capture and restraint and basic medical procedures. An independent research project associated with intern's interests is to be completed by the end of the internship period.
Internship time-frame is June 11th-August 11th; 35-40 hours/week; (There is an opportunity to extend an additional 1-2 weeks with no additional pay to assist with the release of mammals).
Qualifications: Some animal care, veterinary, or rehabilitation experience preferred but not required. Must have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Completion of sophomore college level or above. Prophylactic Rabies and Tetanus Vaccines required (at interns expense) prior to employment. Please submit cover letter, application (including job and schooling experience and 3 references) to: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org.

Application deadline: March 25th, 2012.

Phone interviews will be conducted prior to hire.
Salary: $1,000 for 2 months and on-site housing
Last Date to apply: March 25, 2012
Website: http://www.thewildlifecenter.org
Contact: Katherine Eagleson- Exec. Director
E-mail: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org(Preferred)
Phone: 505-753-9505