Veterinary Technician Internship
Wildlife Center of Virginia
The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) currently has an opening for a 13-month veterinary technician intern with a start date May or June 2022 (flexible start date for the right candidate). The intern will be involved in all aspects of wildlife medicine, including hematology, parasitology, cytology, radiography, anesthesia, medical treatments (restraint, medicating, IV catheter placement, venipuncture, wound care, bandaging, etc.), necropsy, husbandry, nutrition, rehabilitation, record maintenance, telephone consultations, and presentations at rounds. This internship specializes in veterinary diagnostics, and a significant amount of time is spent performing CBC’s, cytology, fecal examinations, and wildlife parasitology. The intern also helps train senior veterinary and technician students performing externships at the Center.
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
Veterinary Internship in Wildlife and Conservation Medicine
Wildlife Center of Virginia
In 2023, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is offering two one-year-long veterinary internships, one through the Veterinary Internship Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) and a second outside of the VIRMP, for graduate veterinarians seeking further experience in conservation and wildlife medicine incorporating the One Health philosophy. Each intern will be involved in all aspects of wildlife medicine including physical exams, diagnostic sample collection, radiography, anesthesia, surgery, medical treatment, necropsy, husbandry, record maintenance, telephone consultations, on-call emergencies, and presentations at rounds. Each intern will supervise senior veterinary students from various veterinary schools, volunteers, and the veterinary technician intern. Conference presentations and writing for publication are strongly encouraged, and contribution to the WCV’s professional training program is required
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/about-center/employment-opportunities
Raptor Program Specialist
New Mexico Wildlife Center
Responsible for the daily care, health, well-being, enrichment and training of NMWC’s education program raptors and other Ambassador Animals
Provide supervision, training, and evaluation interns and volunteers
In collaboration with the education staff develops and implements education programs for on-site, off-site, and virtual audiences utilizing Ambassador Animals
Assists with maintaining permits, record keeping, purchasing, and facility maintenance
Link:
https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org/employment/
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
New Mexico Wildlife Center
Wildlife Rehabilitation Interns will assist in all aspects of care in the wildlife hospital with the goal to release the patients back into the wild. This includes (but is not limited to): physical assessment and stabilization of incoming animals, food preparation and feeding, medication administration, record keeping, following veterinary orders, animal husbandry and care, and release preparation.
Link:
https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org/internships/
Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor
Wildlife Center of Virginia
The WCV is a non-profit conservation organization with a professionally staffed, fully equipped, 5,700 square foot hospital, research, and environmental education center located in Waynesboro, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. WCV is presented with approximately 3,700 patients annually representing more than 200 different species. In 2021, 50 percent of patient admissions were mammals;10 percent were reptiles/amphibians; 40 percent were birds (including nearly 400 raptors and vultures). The WCV is the only center in the state permitted to rehabilitate Black Bears.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor is responsible for the daily rehabilitation operations in the veterinary department; supervises two Wildlife Rehabilitators, Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern, and Rehabilitation Externship students; coordinates the Center’s Apprenticeship Program, Externship Program; ensures daily care of patients at the hospital; works in coordination with the Wildlife Care Academy to develop and deliver educational content; acts as a liaison for rehabilitators and other contacts outside of the Center. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Supervisor will be supervised by the Director of Veterinary Services
Link:
https://www.wildlifecenter.org/sites/default/files/PDFs/Wildlife%20Rehabilitation%20Supervisor%202022.pdf
Executive Director
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is seeking a strong, experienced professional who is passionate about wildlife and its importance to the environment.
The ED will have experience leading and managing a nonprofit organization and will also have demonstrated experience in wildlife rehabilitation and/or wildlife advocacy. The successful candidate for this position will have strong development skills and will have experience in building authentic partnerships within and across communities to advance the mission of a nonprofit organization. The ED will be able to measure the organization’s success and advocate for financial resources to create improvements.
The successful applicant will furthermore have demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility and inspirational leadership for implementing program enhancements in their workplaces. The ED will work collaboratively with the RWS Board of Directors to identify priorities, contribute to strategic planning, and create fundraising strategies. Ultimately, the ED will be a dynamic and devoted individual who is excited to share our mission with our established donor base, prospective supporters, foundation representatives, and corporate partners. The ED will be expected to work with the Board and RWS staff to develop and implement strategies for accomplishing organizational goals.
Reporting to the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization’s staff, programs, expansion, fundraising and execution of mission. The ED is expected to have a sound knowledge of effective wildlife rehabilitation practices as well as exemplary skills in managing a nonprofit organization.
Please see our website for a full job description, assigned duties, and required qualifications.
Link:
https://rockfishwildlifesanctuary.org/get-involved
