Exotic Animal Care Internship
Last Updated:Apr 2nd, 2024
Exotic Animal Care Internship
Description
The Exotic Animal Care Internship program is an immersive, unparalleled learning opportunity that enables college students to gain broad practical experience as integral members of an animal sanctuary team. Black Pine is home to over 80 exotic animals representing 55 different species. The sanctuary is also an educational facility that offers a wide variety of programs. Animal Care interns are integral to Black Pine's success.
Responsibilities
Animal care interns carry out animal husbandry tasks and safe animal enrichment activities. They collaborate with the veterinary team to treat illnesses and/or injuries and assist all paid staff members with housekeeping, light maintenance, public relations, habitat maintenance, groundskeeping, and more.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements for Animal Care Interns:
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At least 18 years old with valid driver’s license**
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Minimum commitment of 10 weeks on site to complete a minimum of 400 hours of service
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Available to work weekdays and some weekend days, holidays & possibly evenings
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Be able to lift up to 30 pounds
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Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
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Able and willing to read and follow verbal and written work instructions and work independently
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Able and willing to work in an environment where exposed to animals, animal by-products, animal carcasses (feed), dirt, excrement, unpleasant smells, and possibly noisy conditions
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Willing to assist with administrative, customer relations, and housekeeping tasks as well as animal care
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Able to commit to upholding all safety and personnel policies, and support the overall non-profit mission
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Must provide proof of tetanus/booster shot within past seven years and a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test result
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