Three Month Animal Care Intern

Location:  International Exotic Feline Sactuary – Boyd, TX

 Expiration Date: 2014-01-08

 Spring Internship: March 1-May 31, deadline January 1; Summer Internship: June 1-August 31, deadline April 1; Fall Internship: September 1-November 30, deadline July 1. Winter Internship: December 1-February 28, deadline October 1.

The start dates will vary.  The internship will usually start the first Monday of the month.  If you cannot commit to the entire three-month session, please do not apply.  There are four to six positions available within the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary animal care department. The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary is the first sanctuary ever to be granted certification by the AZA. The Sanctuary cares for exotic animals encompassing 11 different feline species and 16 bears. Vehicles, housing and stipend are available. Housing is in a new luxurious four bedroom-four bathroom air-conditioned dormitory home with a large kitchen.

Responsibilities:

Interns will gain practical experience working with exotic felines and bears, will be involved with our educational program and will be involved in our emotional and behavioral enrichment programs. Interns will be able to learn as much about exotic felines’ behavior as they choose to learn within the three-month session. Experience includes feeding, cleaning, animal health, animal management, behavioral studies, record keeping, assisting in construction and habitat modification, and related activities. Interns will also be involved with the volunteer program and formal and informal presentations.

Requirements:

Candidates should have at least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, animal management, biology, or a related field or three years of experience at an AZA accredited facility. Interns must be able to perform regular, strenuous duties in 90 to over 100 degree weather and must be able to lift 50lbs.  Interns must present themselves in a professional manner during their internship.  Required: completed application including a copy of driver’s license, three letters of reference, unofficial or official transcript, and a cover letter and resume. If you have interned or volunteered somewhere, please include a reference letter from your supervisor.  We would like to have a letter from a supervisor you worked for.  Consideration will only be given to those who send completed application and required documents.

Compensation:

$50/week stipend.  Vehicles and housing are available. Housing is in a new luxurious four-bedroom/four bathroom air-conditioned dormitory home with a large kitchen.

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