Description

The Project

Make a difference in animal lives with an up close and personal placement whose focus is on animal treatment, surgery and recovery. These clinics generally work on both domestic and wild animals.

This opportunity will give you a chance to not only connect with animals but with people who have dedicated their lives to assisting them. They are a "different breed" and this is a great chance to find out if working with animals may be your calling or something you may want to volunteer with in the future.

The centers we work with are broken down into a diverse set of sections that all work seamlessly to provide optimal care for the animals. Reception, waiting room, laboratory, treatment room, kennels and grooming area.

The full breadth of the job duties will depend in part on the intern's interests. There may be the opportunity to assist with surgical operations to include aneasthetics, surgical scrubbing, shaving, inserting catheters, and other technical procedures. Or, focus more on rehabilitation and integrating animals back into society or the wild.

Job Description
1) Prep of animals before surgery
2) Post-surgery care
3) Sit-in on consultations with Veterinarians and the public
4) Assist with laboratory specimens
5) Rehabilitation of animals
6) Preparation of documents for pre/post surgery
7) Animal intake and release
8) Data entry

Highlights

* Work one on one with Dr. David Adams, a cultural anthropologist and respected author
* Academic credit available
* Letter of Recommendation on completion
* Career and academic advising available

Qualifications

In your brief letter of intent on the I.C.E. Application form, please be sure to indicate the source of your interest in this position, what you hope to contribute to the program indicated, and what you hope to learn or experience through your internship - this letter of intent will be distributed to internship providers. In addition, be sure to submit a resume or acceptable equivalent indicating any relevant knowledge or skills.

* Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
* We accept GAP YEAR students through college graduates
* Positive attitude
* 20 - 40 hours per week

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,895.00 and up

Program Fees Include:

Housing, Internship setup, Airport pickup, Pre-trip reader, Office support

Salary/Pay

Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Institute for Cultural Ecology's Mission Statement

The Institute for Cultural Ecology was founded on the conviction that visits to exotic destinations imply a commitment to cultural sensitivity and environmental stewardship. Our programs match the interests, academic goals, and passions of the participant to premier host organizations and researchers. Once you connect with a place and its people, they become a part of you. Forever.

Year Founded

1999