Become an intern at Wild ARC

Interns volunteer full-time under the supervision of wildlife rehabilitators to perform animal husbandry duties and medical treatments.  Some of the skills interns acquire include species identification, cage set-up and proper husbandry techniques, animal handling, tube feeding, dosage calculations, administering medication, performing lab work, data analysis and various other procedures.  Interns will also interact with and work with the facility volunteers.  Interns should have prior experience in animals handling and husbandry.

Interns are required to complete the Animal Care Workshops required of all Animal Care Volunteers prior to the internship. Interns will participate in learning lunches and are expected to put in the time required for the day-to-day operations of the facility which can be more than 40 hours a week.

 View the Wild ARC 2012 Internship Poster

Intern opportunities

Internships are two months in length and are available during one of the following periods.

• May - June    

• July - August

• September - October* 

*may be an option for suitable applicants, but not guaranteed.

All internship positions are voluntary, NO stipend or salary is offered. Housing and transportation are not provided. Please note that Wild ARC is not located on a public transit route, thus reliable transportation is necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 19

• Current tetanus vaccination and good physical stamina and health

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Academic background in biological or environmental sciences, veterinary medicine or animal welfare studies preferred

• Volunteer experience in wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife management or animal care is beneficial but not required

Application process

• Completed Application Form

• Current Curriculum Vitae

• Essay describing your career goals and how an internship at Wild ARC will help you achieve your goals - the essay must be 1-2 typed pages in length

• Names, type of relationship held, and phone numbers of three references (including at least one former employer)

• If you are applying from outside of BC or Canada - please include a paragraph explaining where you will live during the two months and what provisions you have made for the daily commute

How to apply

Download the Wild ARC internship application  and submit by mail to:

BC SPCA Wild ARC
Internship Program
1020 Malloch Road
Victoria, BC
Canada V9C 4G9

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2012