Raptor Trauma Clinic Intern – On-site Maitland

National Audubon Society; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society’s Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, FL offers a part-time internship focused on wildlife rehabilitation and clinical care. You will learn the operations of the Raptor Trauma Clinic, raptor husbandry, and center operations while supporting supervised learning objectives.

The internship runs three full days per week for four months (about 400+ hours), January 1–April 30, 2027, onsite. Compensation is $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduate pursuing a degree or recent grad within 3 years.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Prior wildlife handling or animal medicine experience is desirable.
• Commitment to Audubon’s mission and Florida environment.
• Respect for wildlife and conservation values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical operations and procedures for raptor rehab.
• Participate in daily examinations, treatments, and administering medications.
• Prepare food for clinic patients.
• Clean and maintain raptor housing.
• Prepare slides for laboratory examination and analysis.
• Support safety culture in the clinic.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Wildlife handling experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pre-veterinary coursework

Animal science/biology background

Job description

The National Audubon Society’s Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, FL offers a part-time internship focused on wildlife rehabilitation and clinical care. You will learn the operations of the Raptor Trauma Clinic, raptor husbandry, and center operations while supporting supervised learning objectives.

The internship runs three full days per week for four months (about 400+ hours), January 1–April 30, 2027, onsite. Compensation is $19.00 per hour.