Wildlife Intern

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN US & MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

THE MISSION

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.

OUR VALUES

LEARNING : We commit to best practice and professional development through continuous education.

INTEGRITY : We value honest and transparent communication and decision-making using evidence based practices.

COLLABORATION : We value teamwork in our organization and partnerships with our community to deliver exceptional service.

KINDNESS : We show compassion, care, respect and empathy to all animals and humans without prejudice or discrimination.

Position TITLE : Wildlife Intern

Term : Spring (March-May)

SUMMARY

The Wildlife Intern (WI) receives theoretical instruction and hands-on learning as outlined in the Wildlife Intern Handbook. Interns will be given written, problem-based assignments to broaden their knowledge base and practice critical thinking. The WI will assist in caregiving for the wildlife living under the auspices of Pasadena Humane. The WI will work with veterinarians, health technicians, and rehabilitators, to ensure that each animal is healthy and ready upon live release.

Wildlife Interns will assist in operating the wildlife helpline and triaging animals, diverting or admitting them as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE :

Healthcare and Husbandry

• Partner with health technicians under veterinary direction to treat illness
• Partner with health technicians under veterinary direction to rehabilitate wildlife
• Partner with health technicians under veterinary direction to manage infectious diseases
• Partner with health technicians to provide appropriate diets and husbandry to wildlife

Live Release

Welfare and Advocacy

Teamwork

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

This is an entry-level internship and all necessary skills will be taught. However, it is preferred that the applicant have some relevant experience such as the following :

WORK SCHEDULE

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast-paced environment. Interns are exposed to numerous animals (living and deceased), including those with uncertain dispositions. They are required to act in a safe and responsible manner.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship

While performing the duties of this internship, the intern is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and / or smell. The intern must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this internship include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pasadena Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or "alien right-to-work" status. Pasadena Humane maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.