Healing Souls Sanctuary is seeking dedicated and patient individuals to join our Orphan Animal Care Internship. We will accept up to two interns who can ideally commit to volunteering for a minimum of three months. Many of the rescued animals in our care are orphans, either abandoned by their mothers or left without family due to unfortunate circumstances. Raising orphaned animals requires special care and attention to ensure they have the best chance at rehabilitation and, when possible, release back into the wild. As an Orphan Animal Care Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Assisting with feeding orphaned animals throughout the day and night, learning various feeding techniques

• Cleaning and maintaining enclosures and nursery areas

• Administering medications and treatments as needed

• Creating and providing species-appropriate enrichment activities

• Collecting wild foods and browse for the animals' diets

• Developing protocols for best practices in orphan care

• Conducting research on orphan care, diet, and developmental stages

 

To be considered for this internship, you must:

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• Be at least 18 years of age

• Commit to a minimum of three months

• Be studying for a degree in veterinary nursing, veterinary technology, or animal care

• Have at least one month of experience working with neonates or orphaned animals

• Provide at least two educational or professional references

• Successfully complete a Zoom interview

 

As an Orphan Animal Care Intern, you will be responsible for feeding the babies independently throughout the night on several nights each week. We are seeking hard-working and dedicated individuals who are willing to take on this important responsibility. By the end of your internship, you will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project related to orphan care and present your findings to the sanctuary team.

 

This experience will provide valuable insights and skills for your future career in animal care and rehabilitation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of orphaned animals and contributing to their successful rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply for the Healing Souls Sanctuary Orphan Animal Care Internship.