Part-time Avian Medical Internship

Conservation Maven; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 2.000 - 2.400; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw, South Carolina, is offering a paid part-time Avian Medical Internship. Interns assist in all aspects of medical and rehabilitation work, from rescue and triage to treatments and release.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and be pursuing or hold a degree in biology or veterinary technology. 20 hours per week for 3+ months is possible, with housing not provided.

Qualifikationen

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand long hours.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be able to commit to 20 or 40 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.
• Self-starter and willing to learn.

Aufgaben

• Assist with administrative duties including maintaining physical records and Raptor Med database.
• Answer and field calls on injured bird line during shifts and after-hours on-call.
• Daily husbandry and hygiene tasks including cleaning clinic spaces and enclosures.
• Restrain a wide variety of species for treatment procedures.
• Assist with intake examinations and triaging patients.
• Analyze fecal samples for parasites.
• Perform avian medical techniques such as gavage feeding and administering fluids/medications.
• Monitor birds under anesthesia for minor procedures.
• Assist in daily diet/food preparation and medication prep.

Jobbeschreibung

### Part-time Avian Medical InternshipSave JobAvian Conservation CenterAwendaw,South Carolina| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Paid Internship || Salary | $200 per month || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |The Avian Medical Clinic accepts and treats over 1000 patients annually from throughout South Carolina and Georgia. Species accepted at the Medical Clinic include raptors, water birds, seabirds, wading birds, and shorebirds. The Avian Conservation Center is also designated in the USCG Area Contingency Plan as the official repository for oiled birds inSouth Carolina and maintains situational readiness in this crucial role. Interns will be involved in all aspects of the medical and rehabilitation process from rescue, triage, daily treatments and husbandry, various diagnostic testing, and release.**Job duties including but not limited to:*** Assisting with administrative duties including maintaining physical records and Raptor Med database. - Answering and fielding phone calls on our injured bird line during scheduled shifts as well as being on call for after hours calls 1 night a week (5pm-9pm) once trained.* Daily husbandry and hygiene related cleaning including cleaning, vacuuming, mopping Medical Clinic spaces, kennel cleaning, and cleaning outside enclosures.* Safely restraining a wide variety of species for treatment procedures.* Assisting with intake examinations and triaging patients.* Analyzing fecal samples for parasites.* Performing a variety of avian specific medical techniques including gavage feeding, administering fluids, and administering medications.* Assisting in monitoring birds under anesthesia for minor procedures such as physical therapy or wound treatment.* Daily diet/food preparation and daily medication preparation.**Required Qualifications:*** Must have a valid driver’s license* Must have a degree in or be working towards a degree in biology, veterinary technology, or related field. - Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.* Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.* Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.* **Must be able to commit to 40 hrs per week (full time internship) or 20 hrs per week (part time internship) for a minimum of 3 months.****Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in this field is not required, but some animal related experience is helpful. We are willing to train qualified candidates.* Preference given to those seeking a career in wildlife medicine or rehabilitation.* Must be a self-starter and be amenable to unpredictable and often long hours due to the nature of the work. - Must be flexible in working with a wide variety of volunteers and staff.* Must have a willingness to learn. Applications for medical clinic internships are accepted year round. Please reference the Center's website for seasonal deadlines.Interns will be scheduled for a 40-hour week for full time internships or a 20-hour week schedule for part-time interns. Weekends and some holidays may be required. Housing is not provided.How To ApplyTo Apply: Provide cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information to Cameron Williams, the Avian Technician at [e-mail] and additional information will be required if you wish to receive college credit for this internship.When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.