The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center; Glen Rose (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

$400/mo stipend

Job summary

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center seeks a motivated intern for the Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship in Glen Rose, TX. This full-time internship involves daily carnivore care, including wolves and the potential involvement with cheetahs, under trained supervision.

Applicants should be 21+ and prepared for multiple seasonal internships with a stipend and on-site housing. Training covers diet prep, health monitoring, enclosure maintenance, quarantine procedures, and record keeping, with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related science attained prior to start.
• Previous internships strongly recommended.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day care for several carnivore groups, including Mexican wolves and red wolves.
• Assist with husbandry for cheetahs and black-footed cats where possible.
• Perform training tasks such as diet prep, enclosure cleaning, health monitoring, and record keeping.
• Participate in enrichment projects and learn SSPs and Fossil Rim breeding involvement.
• Complete independent project and assist with food inventory and purchasing.

Skills

Wildlife management

Conservation biology

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate degree in wildlife management or related field

Job description

Position:The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship

Location: Glen Rose, TX

Job Id:106

# of Openings:1

The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Internship

Full-time internship

Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship!!

Spring: January – May
Summer: May – August
Fall: August – December

Application deadlines:
Spring(January- May) deadline is October 1st
Summer (May- August) deadline is March 1st
Fall (August- December) deadline is June 1st

The Whitfield Collins Carnivore Intern is given the day to day responsibility of several groups of animals. These include, but are not limited to: Mexican wolves and red wolves. Some participation with husbandry of cheetah and black-footed cats is possible.

Training will include (but not limited to):

• Diet preparation for multiple species
• Cleanliness and USDA requirements with our food preparation area
• General cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures and grounds
• General monitoring of animal health and wellbeing
• General quarantine and zoonosis procedure
• Behavioral observations of the animals you work with
• Specific veterinary procedures (monthly deworming, fecal sample collection, administration of medications, etc.)
• Participation in enrichment projects and understanding natural behaviors
• Proper record keeping
• Understanding carnivore body condition scoring (BCS)
• Understanding SSPs and Fossil Rim’s involvement in breeding programs
• Understanding management of recovery species for the American Red Wolf and Mexican Wolf
• Completion of independent project
• General understanding on food inventory and purchasing

Desired Experience, Capabilities and Educational Skills: Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific discipline attained prior to start of internship. Previous internships strongly recommended. You must also have a valid driver’s license.

Stipend/Housing:A $400/mo stipend (for expenses) and free onsite housing in a shared living environmentismandatory during your internship. If required, transportation to and from training area will be provided.

International students must have a J1 or B1 visa before arrival. Fossil Rim will not sponsor or assist with the visa process. If selected, candidate must have a TB test conducted within 30 days prior to arrival for internship.