Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern
Core
Intern supporting clinical operations, medical rehabilitation, and animal husbandry for injured birds of prey at a trauma clinic.
Role type
Clinical intern (wildlife rehabilitation)
Builds
Medical rehabilitation outcomes for raptors
Domain
Wildlife conservation / Veterinary care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, medication administration, fluid therapy, necropsy assistance, slide preparation, food preparation, housing maintenance
Preferred skills
Animal science or biology background, pre-veterinary coursework, prior wildlife handling experience
Technologies
Radiology equipment, diagnostic testing tools
Responsibilities
Participate in daily examinations and treatments of sick/injured raptors; Administer medications and calculate dosages; Prepare food for clinic patients; Clean and maintain raptor housing; Prepare slides for laboratory analysis; Observe surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
