It is our goal to allow our interns to grow in the direction of their interests and work towards their long-term goals. Will be expected to shadow veterinary staff and assist with the daily running of the center. We require that applicants are studying or have graduated from a veterinary-related field and have clinical experience.

Common Experiences:
Interns for one month:
Feeding neonate and juvenile animals
Assisting and observing animal emergencies and triage
Observing surgeries
Observing and learning about necropsies (may be qualified to perform necropsies)
Loading syringes and administering medications to animals 
Assisting with animal husbandry 
Preparing diet and nutritional needs
Record keeping
Collecting browse and leaves for the animals
Taking part in educational lectures/workshops

Interns more than a month also:
Completing independent necropsies, depending on the animals we receive
Assisting and observing animal surgeries
Honing critical care skills like bandaging techniques, inserting catheters for an IV, and fluid therapy
Practicing and learning about different suturing techniques
Practicing wild animal medicine and pharmacology
Assisting with physiotherapy

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