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Animal Care Intern
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Animal Care Intern
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Position Description
A GFAS Accredited Sanctuary committed to rescuing abused, abandoned, and unwanted exotic cats. Since 1992, we have
rescued more than 400 exotic animals, giving them a caring, lifelong home at the Refuge. These magnificent creatures are
the unfortunate, unwanted products of the private trade in exotic animals. Most of them would have been destroyed if we were not able to give them a home.
Our Refuge, located in NW Arkansas, is seeking a full-time, 6-month Animal Care Intern. The refuge is a non-profit facility for exotic cats, bears, and other exotic animals. Work is often physically demanding. Applicants must be self-motivated, with high desire to provide the best care available to animals. Applicants must also be observant and able to keep detailed records. The ability to work in a team environment or independently is important. A degree in Zoology, Biology or related field is preferred, but experience with exotic animal husbandry may be considered.
*Work at an Accredited Animal Sanctuary – Responsible for the daily care of tigers, lions, cougars, black bears, grizzly bear, Russian brown bear, leopards, African servals, bobcats, rhesus macaque, and a coatimundi.
Duties include animal husbandry, enrichment, record keeping of animal behavior, educational public tours, and customer service.
*Prepare and Present Information to the Public – Responsible for greeting customers and giving guided tours throughout the facility. Educate the public about each resident species and the direction of the facility’s future.
*Prepare and Maintain Animal Housing – Responsible for maintaining animal and customer safety through daily exhibit checks. This includes routine landscaping, clearing habitats of underbrush, and providing animal enrichment.
*Prepare Diets and Monitor Feeding – Maintain food quality and hygiene standards of produce and meat. Prepare food with consideration to specific dietary needs and monitor every animal’s intake. Feed all animals and observe quantities of waste for future diet recommendations. Record weight loss or gain for each animal.
*Monitor and Maintain Animal Health – Maintain daily records of animal defecation and any loss of appetite to identify any abnormal behavior and signs of illness. Administer daily medications. Prepare and maintain quarantine areas for recent rescues.
*Restrain and Assist in Moving Animals – Assist in relocating cats to more appropriate enclosures. Follow all safety procedures in loading, unloading, and during transport of animals.
*Identify Behavioral Needs and Improve Husbandry – Identify behavioral needs and provide approved enrichment for the animals which includes but may not be limited to, environmental and scent enrichment.
Maintain Exhibits and Assist Design – Help design and construct ½ – 1-acre enclosures. Maintain exhibits daily and detect and control pests.5
Required Qualifications
At least a bachelor's Degree in an animal-related field (Zoology, Biology, Animal Psychology, Veterinary Sciences, and other animal-related areas)
2 Professional References
The ability to lift 50lbs
The ability to live on-site for 6 months
Standing for extended periods of time
Desired Majors
All Majors
Accounting
Animal Science
Art/Art Management
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Children's Book Illustration
Communication/Journalism/Digital Media
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Echocardiography
Economics
Education
English
Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability
Management
Equestrian Studies
Equine Business Management
Finance
Forensic Science (Forensic Biology & Forensic Chemistry)
Graphic Design
Health and Physical Education
Healthcare Management
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Intensive English Language Program
International Business
Japanese
Law & the Liberal Arts (Pre-Law)
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Operations & Logistics
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant (Grad Only)
Political Science
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Technology
Psychology
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Social Work
Spanish
Sport & Event Management
Strength & Conditioning
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Theatre
Undeclared
Vascular Sonography
Wellness & Exercise Promotion
Job Location
Eureka Springs
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Salary
$100 weekly stipend for food.
How to Apply
Send your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation by email to:
[email protected]
SUBJECT: Internship Program
Deadline for applications: April 1, 2024
Start Date: August 15, 2024 / End Date: February 12, 2025
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Created at 3/22/2024 10:39:41 AM by Domenic Bentz
Last modified at 3/22/2024 10:39:41 AM by Domenic Bentz
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