Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern
Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey located in Maitland FL is part of the statewide Audubon Florida conservation organization. We are an office of the National Audubon Society dedicated to promoting a stewardship ethic toward Floridas birds of prey and their habitats through medical rehabilitation interactive education and practical research. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is offering an internship opportunity designed to provide an individual with a demonstrated interest in wildlife rehabilitation and clinical care with the ability to learn the operations of the Raptor Trauma Clinic and rehabilitation programs. In addition this individual will learn the aspects of animal husbandry related to raptors in a captive setting raptor conservation and Center operations.
The Raptor Specialist and the Raptor Conservation Manager at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey will provide support and supervision to the Raptor Trauma Clinic intern.
This position is part time onsite at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Maitland FL
Compensation:
$15.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Participate in clinical operations and procedures including taxonomy anatomy feather structure imping (feather repair) tail sheathing (protection) necropsy pesticide poisoning calculating medications and fluid therapy relates related to raptors.
Learn and participate in daily examinations treatments and administering medications to sick and injured raptors.
Prepare food for clinic patients.
Clean and maintain raptor housing.
Prepare slides for laboratory examination and analysis.
Share your experiences with others through enewsletters social media etc.
Qualifications and Experience
Background in animal science biology or preveterinary coursework is preferred.
Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn and work with a team.
Prior experience with handling wildlife or animal medicine is highly desired.
Commitment to Audubons mission and programs and respect for wildlife conservation and Floridas environment.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
Accessibility Statement
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
