Spring Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship (Onsite housing available!)
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary
McCall, Idaho
Job Type | Paid Internship |
Salary | $500 per month |
Deadline | Apr 01, 2025 |
Experience | 0 - 1 years |
Description: Wildlife rehabilitation internship offered at a wildlife rehabilitation center in central Idaho. Snowdon is a small, non-profit operation whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals and return them to the wild. Interns live onsite at Snowdon and are expected to commit for 5 days of work per week. Interns learn and provide all aspects of wildlife care at the sanctuary. The internship position involves working directly with the wild animals that come into the Sanctuary by rescuing wildlife in distress, assisting with intake exams on animals, administering medication/therapy, and animal husbandry.
Additional duties include: Enclosure and site maintenance, food preparation and feeding, cleaning enclosures, general observation of animals’ health, keeping the clinic clean, and answering the telephone.
Location: Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary is located 7 mi from the town of McCall, Idaho, on 35 isolated acres of pristine mountain land. Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary is “off the grid”. There is no electricity; a generator is on site for limited use for animal care
Dates: End of March, 2025 – June, 2025 *tentative dates* - 3 months total
Wages: $500/monthly stipend + onsite housing offered in exchange for 5 days/week work
Amenities: Two-story cabin with propane heat (fully furnished, running hot water, propane fridge/freezer). On the job training with unlimited recreation opportunities out the back door!
Qualifications: An interest in wildlife rehabilitation with course work in wildlife biology, ornithology, mammalogy, pre-vet or similar preferred; Some experience working with wild or domestic animals in a supervised animal care setting (zoo, rehabilitation, veterinary, biological research, etc.) is strongly preferred; Must be able to work in independently and in all weather conditions; Ability to interact and communicate with the public on distress calls and educational programs; Have a valid driver’s license; Must have own vehicle for personal use; Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs; Must have current tetanus shot.
To Apply: Submit (1) Resume, (2) Cover letter and (3) Contact info for 3 references. Email application packet to snowdonwildlife@gmail.com
Contact Information: If interested please email application materials to Genevieve Arterburn at snowdonwildlife@gmail.com
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Wildlife |
Tags | Ornithology, Zoo |