Working under the supervision of the Animal Care Manager and Wildlife Services Director,
Interns will be “on call” and ready to go when staff will contact you by phone when you are needed. In addition, during your shifts, while waiting for our call, be scouting locally for certain species and suitable release sites, in your local area as instructed by staff.
You will also conduct post release monitoring by observing the fostered or released animals for 1-2 hours as needed and time permitting. Interns will also interact with and work with the facility volunteers and the public. Interns are asked to complete WILDNorth training as required of all Animal Care Volunteers prior to the placement.

-Maintaining constant awareness of all animals’ health and behavior and reporting any changes to staff
-Monitoring progress of patients, recording weights and food intake, and maintaining proper environment
-Assisting with medical treatments, medicating, capture and restraint of patients
-Hand-feeding orphaned mammals and birds around the clock
-Preparing species’ diets, daily feeding, cleaning and enrichment of animal enclosures ? Specialized waterfowl care
-General facility cleaning including sweeping/mopping floors, washing dishes, disinfecting counters/sinks
-Reporting maintenance and/or safety hazards to the rehabilitation staff and correcting hazards if possible
-Lifting and hauling items up to 40 lbs, including trash and recycling
-Assisting with organizational or construction projects, as needed
-Assisting staff with rescues, supply pick-up, patient transfers from our wildlife hospital
-Maintaining high energy levels throughout a long workday
-Additional duties as requested

Interns are required to follow all policy, procedures and protocols to ensure a high standard of animal care. Interns will also interact with and work with other facility volunteers, summer students and casual relief staff.