At Healing Souls Sanctuary, we recognize the significant impact that an internship can have on personal growth and career development. Our Animal Husbandry Internship offers you the opportunity to engage in independent research tailored to your interests while also fulfilling the daily care needs of our sanctuary and rehabilitation center. Our goal is to customize the internship experience for each individual, ensuring that you leave with a clear sense of progress towards your future goals.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

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• At least 18 years old

• Can commit to a minimum of one month

• Recently graduated or currently studying in a related field (zoology, animal care, wildlife conservation)

• Experience working in a related field (rescue center, sanctuary, zoo)

• Can provide at least two educational or professional references

• Successfully completes a Zoom interview

 

Common Experiences During the Animal Husbandry Internship

 

While each intern's experience is unique, you can expect to be involved in a variety of activities, including:

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• Participating in the daily husbandry of sanctuary and rehabilitation animals

• Preparing diets and feeding animals

• Creating and administering enrichment activities for various species

• Caring for juvenile animals and neonates

• Conducting an independent research project related to animal care

• Maintaining accurate records of animal care and health

• Observing routine necropsies and learning about post-mortem examinations

• Learning animal restraint and capture methods

• Participating in animal training sessions at the sanctuary

• Assisting with public tours of the sanctuary

• Engaging in weekly educational lectures and workshops provided by our staff

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Veterinary Internship Prerequisites:

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• At least 18 years old

• Can commit to a minimum of one month

• Currently studying or graduated in a veterinary-related field

• Has clinical experience, preferably in a rehabilitation center

• Can provide at least two educational or professional references

• Fluent in English and/or Spanish

• Successfully completes a Zoom interview

 

Common Experiences During the Veterinary Internship

 

Interns can expect a variety of duties and experiences based on the duration of their internship. Those committing to one month will engage in the following activities:

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• Feeding neonate and juvenile animals

• Assisting and observing animal emergencies and triage

• Observing surgeries and learning about surgical procedures

• Observing and learning about necropsies (interns may be qualified to perform necropsies on a case-by-case basis)

• Loading syringes and administering medications to animals at the sanctuary

• Assisting with animal husbandry, including cleaning, feeding, and enrichment

• Preparing diets and nutritional needs for various species

• Maintaining accurate record keeping

• Collecting browse and leaves for animal diets

• Participating in weekly educational lectures and workshops

 

Interns who can stay longer than one month will experience additional activities, including:

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• Completing independent necropsies, depending on the animals received

• Assisting and observing animal surgeries

• Honing critical care skills such as bandaging techniques, inserting catheters for IVs, and fluid therapy

• Practicing and learning different suturing techniques

• Gaining experience in wild animal medicine and pharmacology

• Assisting with physiotherapy for recovering animals

 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to animal welfare and holistic healing. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply for the Veterinary Internship at Healing Souls Sanctuary.