INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

at The Wildlife Center of Virginia

Website:
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/about-us/preceptorship-internship-opportunities/

Location:
Virginia

Duration:
eight weeks; May-August

Job Type:
Intern

Job Description:
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a hospital for native wildlife, with the mission of teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. Each year, an average of 2,500 patients are treated at the WCV; May-August are the busiest months of the year. This eight-week preceptorship provides students with in-depth, hands-on experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation and with the addition of the “Critter Cam” in 2011, also emphasizes the importance of educational outreach. Students will learn about animal husbandry, nutrition, hand-feeding techniques for a variety of orphaned species, capture and restraint methods, wildlife laws, and release criteria. Students are trained and supervised by the rehabilitation staff.

To Apply:
To apply, please visit (URL: http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/about-us/preceptorship-internship-opportunities/) for details and an application form.