Facility
Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Closing Date
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Description
Panther Ridge Conservation Center offers experience in husbandry, diet preparation and animal training with 8 species of exotic felines. Interns will be responsible for cleaning, feeding, enrichment, observing and documenting behavior, assisting in medical procedures, crating and transport, guided tours and basic maintenance of enclosures.
The start date will be Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Internships are approximately 12 weeks (3 months) with the possibility of extension to 24 weeks (6 months) based on performance.
Education and Pre-requisites
Requirements:
• Applicants must be 18 years of age
• Enrolled in or have graduated with a degree in biological science, zoology, pre-veterinary or related field
• Able to comfortably lift 50 pounds
• Willing to work long hours and show up early or stay late when necessary
• Able to work in unfavorable weather conditions such as heat, humidity and rain
• Provide their own transportation
*Preference will be given to applicants with prior animal care experience in an internship or volunteer capacity.
Compensation and benefits
Interns will be provided a weekly stipend of $50 and housing.
Application instructions
To submit an application, please provide a resume with two references and a cover letter stating why you believe this is the internship for you. Applications may be emailed to michelleengler618@gmail.com with “Exotic Feline Internship” in the subject.
You may visit our website at http://www.pantherridgecc.org/ or find us on Facebook (Search: Panther Ridge Conservation Center) to learn more about our facility.