Animal Care Internship

This is an UNPAID internship. It is eligible for school credit depending on individual school program requirements.

The Animal Caretaker Internship provides hands-on experience in the WCA Bird Nursery and Triage Clinic working with injured and orphaned wildlife. Interns learn basic animal caretaking procedures, medical protocols, and in-depth species identification and natural histories. Interns will work alongside staff and other volunteers/interns to complete all tasks associated with animal rehabilitation. The majority of WCA’s in-center animal care consists of avian species, though all local wildlife species are accepted and treated. Interns will primarily work in the center helping with cage cleaning, animal feeding, medication distribution and other daily tasks. Some duties, however, may include animal transportations, assisting on phone lines, or special projects as needs arise. Educating the public is a large part of this position and interns will learn how to proceed when faced with public inquires.