Facility
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary has immediate openings for hardworking and enthusiastic Animal Care Interns. This is not a job opportunity, it is an opening for the unpaid Intern Program that runs for 12 weeks. WCR is home to over 60 captive-born wildcats and hybrids. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to learning how to provide care for wildcat rescues while following strict safety codes. This program is specifically for students who are hoping to advance their careers in animal care and or zookeeping. WildCat Ridge Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 lifetime sanctuary for captive-born wildcats. The facility is located near Silverton Oregon. WCR is a member of the American Sanctuary Association, Tigers in America, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, American Association of Zoo Keepers, and the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance. We care for lions, tigers, cheetahs, cougars, bobcats, servals, caracals, hybrid cats as well as a few rescued farm animals and poultry. WCR is not open to the public. Animal Care Interns devote all their time to caring for the wildcat residents and learning about true sanctuary work. This provides an incredible opportunity to get to know each and every one of the animals that they work with on a more personal level. The animal internship program will provide valuable knowledge and experience with exotic feline husbandry and provide valuable experience for a future in the field of zookeeper or animal care in a Sanctuary setting and adding valuable skills to your resume.
**WCR is a strict No-Contact facility**
Some of the training offered:
• Animal Observation: methods to assess an animal’s behavior and their environment
• General Animal Information: protocol for keeping records of all aspects of sanctuary care
• Small Felid Husbandry: teaches daily care of domestics and hybrid cats
• Enrichment: procedures for creating enrichment for all the animals on-site
• Food Preparation: policies and procedures for food preparation, feeding, and watering for the wildcats
• Medication and Supplements: learn medications/supplements used for the residents and the best way to safely administer treatment
• Cleaning: procedures used for cleaning indoor and outdoor habitats.
• Observe vet procedures on-site and be able to ask questions of our veterinarians.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Candidates should have a minimum of one year of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, or other animal-related fields. Preference will be given to candidates that have worked with animals before.
Preference will be given to candidates that have worked with animals before.
Animal Care Internships are non-paid positions and run for at least 12 weeks, possibly longer. Interns work a minimum of four days a week with a minimum of 40 hours. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Compensation and benefits
There is NO onsite housing, therefore housing and transportation are at the cost and responsibility of the intern. Applicants should live locally or have someplace to live.
Interns must have their own health insurance.
*A stipend of $200.00 a month for (full-time internships only) is provided.
Application instructions
Send resume, cover letter, transcripts, and a copy of a current Driver’s License along with two reference contacts to
WildCat Ridge Intern Program,
PO. Box 280
Scotts Mills, Oregon, 97375
Or email information to: catwch@gmail.com
*Applicants without the requested paperwork will not be considered.