| WRR
Home > Get Involved >
Internships > Veterinary Technician
Internship
Veterinary Technician Internship
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR)
in Kendalia TX is accepting applications for Veterinary Technician
Internships. One position is available July 2009 through July
2010. The second is available February 2010 through February
2011.
Established in 1977, WRR receives approximately
5,000 wild animals every year for rehabilitation and release
as well as providing permanent sanctuary for 600 resident
non-releasable indigenous wildlife, exotic wildlife (large
mammals, primates, reptiles, and birds), and farm animals.
WRR n is located on 187 acres in beautiful Texas Hill Country
near Austin and San Antonio.
The Veterinary Technician Intern supports
the veterinarian in a variety of ways. Interns learn basic
medical and diagnostic skills, how to examine animals, and
how to administer medication. They assist with surgeries and
medical procedures, provide basic husbandry care for a diverse
range of animal species, rescue and transport animals, and
perform administrative duties. This is an excellent opportunity
to learn hands-on about captive, free-ranging, and urban wildlife
with an emphasis on humane ethics and solutions.
Veterinary Technician internships require
a 1-year commitment. This position requires physical labor
(must be able to lift 50 pounds) and the ability to work in
all types of outdoor conditions and to handle a demanding
workload and long hours. Applicants should have a Bachelor's
Degree in an animal-related field and currently attend or
plan to attend veterinary or vet tech school. Candidates will
possess a strong personal work ethic, a high level of personal
integrity, be self-motivated, and be able to work as member
of a team as well independently. Organizational skills and
ability to efficiently multi-task are a must. Rabies pre-exposure
vaccinations are required. A good driving record and ability
to drive manual transmission vehicles are also necessary.
Personal ethics that are in line with WRR philosophies, including
vegetarian lifestyle, are a plus.
Wildlife Rescue provides housing and a $100
per month meal stipend.
More Information for Veterinary Technician
Interns
Veterinary
Technician Application
General Information
for Interns
Application
Download, print, and complete a Veterinary
Technician Internship Application. Mail it to Wildlife
Rescue & Rehabilitation, Attn: Krystal Mathis, Intern
Supervisor, P.O. Box 369, Kendalia TX 78027, fax it to (830)
336-3733, or e-mail it to krystalm@wildlife-rescue.org.
Questions
If you have questions about interning at WRR,
please contact Krystal Mathis at krystalm@wildlife-rescue.org
or (830) 336-2725 x303.
|
