Facility
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary has four current opening for part-time Animal Care Interns starting immediately. WildCat Ridge Sanctuary is home to over 50 captive-born wildcats and hybrids. We are looking for hardworking individuals who are dedicated to providing care for the wildcat rescues while maintaining strict safety protocol.
(WildCat Ridge Sanctuary is a No-Contact facility, contact is prohibited between the wildcat residents and all interns and staff)
Some of the training offered:
• Animal Observation: methods to assess an animal’s behavior and their environment
• 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
• Habitat construction
• Cleaning: procedures used for cleaning indoor and outdoor habitats
Perfect for college students providing a great opportunity to learn more about working at a true sanctuary while adding skills to your resume. The reduced hours make it possible for Interns to go through the program while working or going to school.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Must be 21 years of age (18 years old if enrolled in college
)
• Must be in good physical condition
• Must be able to consistently lift 30 pounds
• Be comfortable on ladders
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use sanctuary equipment and tools
• Be able to follow both oral and written direction
• Provide health insurance
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Candidates should have a least one year of undergraduate program studies in zoology, biology, other animal-related fields or currently enrolled in these classes
Compensation and benefits
Part-time Animal Care Internships are non-paid positions and run for approximately 12 to 16 weeks. Interns work a minimum of three days a week with a minimum of 24 hours. This may include a weekend day.
Currently, we do not offer housing accommodations, therefore housing and transportation are at the cost and responsibility of the intern.
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: wildcatridgesanctuary@gmail.com