Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern

Job Description

Position Summary

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, located in Maitland, FL, is part of the statewide Audubon Florida conservation organization. We are an office of the National Audubon Society dedicated to promoting a stewardship ethic toward Florida’s birds of prey and their habitats through medical rehabilitation, interactive education, and practical research. Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is offering an internship opportunity designed to provide an individual with a demonstrated interest in wildlife rehabilitation and clinical care with the ability to learn the operations of the Raptor Trauma Clinic and rehabilitation programs. In addition, these individuals will learn the aspects of animal husbandry related to raptors in a captive setting, raptor conservation, and Center operations.

The Raptor Conservation Specialist and the Raptor Specialist at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey will always supervise the intern.

This position is a part time position on-site at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Maitland, FL.

Compensation

$15.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives

• Participate in clinical operations and procedures, including taxonomy, anatomy, feather structure, imping (feather repair), tail sheathing (protection), necropsy, pesticide poisoning, calculating medications, and fluid therapy related to raptors.
• Learn and participate in daily examinations, treatments, and administering medications to sick and injured raptors.
• Prepare food for clinic patients.
• Clean and maintain raptor housing.
• Prepare slides for laboratory examination and analysis.
  
  

Internship Benefits

• Attend and observe surgical procedures and participate in diagnostic testing, radiology, and bird evaluations.
• Share your experiences with others through e-newsletters, social media, etc.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Background in animal science, biology, or pre-veterinary coursework is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and work with a team.
• Prior experience with handling wildlife or animal medicine is highly desired.
• Commitment to Audubon’s mission and programs and Respect for wildlife, conservation, and Florida’s environment.
  
  

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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