Location: Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary is located approximately 7 mi from the town of McCall, Idaho, on 35 isolated acres of pristine mountain forest. Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary is “off the grid.” The facility, including intern housing, and Manager’s residence are operated primarily off propane and solar and have limited electricity, Wi-Fi, and cell service.

Start and End Dates: Dec 01, 2024 – March 01, 2025 *start and end dates negotiable*

Wages: $300/monthly stipend + onsite housing offered in exchange for 3.5 days/week participation

Amenities: Two-story cabin with propane heat, lights, refrigerator, and stove (fully furnished, with running water and full bathroom). There are unlimited recreational opportunities out the back door!

Qualifications: An interest in wildlife rehabilitation, with course work in wildlife biology, ornithology, mammalogy, pre-vet or similar preferred; must be at least 18 years of age; some experience working with wild or domestic animals in a supervised animal care setting (zoo, rehabilitation, veterinary, biological research, etc.) is strongly preferred; ability to perform independently and in all weather conditions; ability to interact and communicate effectively with the public on distress calls and during educational programs; valid U.S. driver’s license (experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle preferred); your own vehicle for personal use; and ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs; current tetanus shot (required).  Rabies-vaccinated applicants strongly preferred.

Job Duties: Primary duties include diet preparation and feeding, checking on patient welfare, cleaning enclosures, maintaining a sanitary and organized clinic, assisting with veterinary care, grounds maintenance, snow removal and responding to work phone calls. Once trained and oriented to the facility, interns are expected to provide basic rehabilitation and maintenance duties without direct supervision. Veterinary training will be provided during all seasons and will cover how to take and read x-rays, give subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, tube-feed birds and mammals, calculate proper drug dosages using a wildlife formulary book, bandage and clean open wounds, and stabilize soft tissue injuries. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with ambassador raptor training, educational programs, media management, and fundraising events.

Contact: Genevieve Arterburn. Phone number: (208) 634-8050. Email: snowdonwildlife@gmail.com (preferred contact method)