Facility
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary has two current opening for Interns starting July 1st 2016 and running for 12 weeks. WildCat Ridge Sanctuary is home to over 60 captive-born wildcats and hybrids. We are looking for hardworking individuals who are dedicated to providing care for the wildcat rescues while maintaining strict safety protocol.
The animal internship program will also provide valuable knowledge and experience with exotic feline husbandry while educating about the active wildlife crisis and sanctuary field.
Some of the training offered:
• Animal Observation: methods to assess an animal’s behavior and their environment
• General Animal Information: protocol for keeping records of all aspects of sanctuary care
• Small Felid Husbandry: teaches daily care of domestics and hybrid cats
• Enrichment: procedures for creating enrichment for all the animals on-site
• Food Preparation: policies and procedures for food preparation, feeding, and watering for the wildcats
• Medication and Supplements: learn medications/supplements used for the residents and the best way to safely administer treatment
• Cleaning: procedures used for cleaning indoor and outdoor habitats
• Building: how to build safe, secure habitats
(Note: contact is prohibited between the wildcat residents and interns)
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 lifetime sanctuary for captive born wildcats. The facility is located in Scotts Mills Oregon and is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association (ASA) & Verified by The Global Federal of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
Education and Pre-requisites
Applicant Requirements
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be in good physical condition
• Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds
• Must be comfortable on ladders
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Must provide your own health insurance
• Candidates should have a least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, or other animal related fields.
Compensation and benefits
Animal Care Internships are non-paid positions and run for approximately 12 weeks. Interns work five days a week with a minimum of 35 hours. This may include a week-end day.
There is no on-site housing available, and interns must provide their own transportation.
Application instructions
Please visit the website to download and fill out the Intern Application here: http://www.wildcatridgesanctuary.org/pdf/WCR_InternApp2016.pdf
Send with resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a copy of Driver’s License along with two reference contacts to:
WildCat Ridge Intern Program
PO. Box 280
Scotts Mills, Oregon 97375
Or email information to: [email protected]