Wild At Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre Wildlife Rehabilitation Care Job Vacancy in Canada

Position: Wildlife Rehabilitation
Care Givers Needed
Type: 6-week to 6-month volunteer position with limited free on-site
accommodations, more (see below)
Organization: Wild At Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre
Website: http://www.wahrefugecentre.org
Location: Lively, near Sudbury, Ontario

Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre is a licensed wildlife
rehabilitation centre dedicated to the care of a wide variety of
orphaned, sick and injured wildlife. The centre admits over 750
animals per year and works closely with a team of veterinarians. Wild
at Heart is located in a small

northern Ontario town, Lively, 15 km
west of Sudbury, with access to public transportation. We offer a
friendly fast paced learning opportunity in a climate controlled work
environment. Facilities include access to a kitchenette, wireless
Internet, and limited free on-site accommodations. Food costs are not
included.

Internship Duration:

All intern positions are voluntary and full time. Fall positions are
currently available, beginning in September 2014. Position duration
varies from a minimum of 6 weeks up to maximum of 6 months, 5 days per
week, 40-50 hours per week. Schedule is rotating and includes days,
evenings and weekends.

Position Description:

Animal care Internship:

The successful interns will gain valuable practical experience in
wildlife rehabilitation techniques while caring for a variety of
native mammals, birds and retiles. Duties include animal admissions,
diet preparation and feeding, cage cleaning, medication
administration, wound management, and other daily care needs of the
wildlife patients. No experience is necessary, but commitment to the
duration of the internship is required.

Qualifications:
• At least 18 years of age
• Commitment to the length of the internship
• Must be reliable, very dedicated, able to multi-task, and commit to
work hours according to the needs of the animals. Also able to perform
repetitive, physically demanding tasks in a fast paced, team oriented
environment.
• Criminal background check may be requested.

Please email resume with cover letter explaining why you interested in
joining our rehabilitation team (please include start and end dates
available) to:
alicia.irwin@smu.ca
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE.

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