Vet Technician Intern

General Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of our mission: “Keeping wildlife wild by providing quality, compassionate care”.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Enrolled or recently graduated in a related college subject matter (biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, education, etc.)
• Be willing to work a schedule including weekends, holidays, and all-weather conditions.
• Be in good physical condition with the ability to lift at least 50lbs; able to bend, stoop, and crawl.
• Possess good communication skills, a positive attitude, able to follow directions, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide proof of a current tetanus vaccination.
• A rabies vaccination is not required, though it is preferred.
• No peanut/nut allergies or cleaning chemical sensitivities.
• Please note: individual internships may have additional requirements.

Schedule

We offer both part time (~20 hours per week) and full time (~40 hours per week) internships. This roughly translates to 2 to 4 10-hour workdays a week over the course of 12 weeks. Preference will be given to full time interns during the spring and summer semesters. We will contact all applicants who submitted a complete application shortly after the application deadline to schedule interviews.

Spring Part-time Internships *Application deadline: November 15th* 12-week commitment8:00am-5:00pm Start Month: January | End Month: April

Summer Full-time Internships

*Application deadline: March 15th* 12-week commitment8:00am-6:00pm Start Month: May | End Month: August

Fall Part-time Internships

*Application deadline: July 15th* 12-week commitment8:00am-5:00pm Start Month: September | End Month: December

About the Internship

Interns will:

• Learn about Florida’s native wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation.
• Gain experience conducting diagnostic tests.
• Learn how to prepare and provide nutritious diets for wildlife patients.
• Observe and assist with treatments for animal injuries and illnesses.
• Work alongside a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and veterinary technicians.
• Have opportunities to observe veterinary rounds conducted by Brevard Zoo veterinarians.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program, recently graduated from a veterinary technician program, or have prior work experience as a veterinary technician.
• If applying the internship toward school credit, applicants should notify the organization to ensure program requirements are met.
• Must be comfortable with euthanasia as part of wildlife rehabilitation work.
• Must be able to handle emotionally challenging situations involving sick, injured, orphaned, or non-releasable wildlife.

Skills Gained

By the end of the internship, participants will have developed practical experience in:

• Wildlife rehabilitation and animal care techniques.
• Veterinary diagnostic testing skills.
• Animal nutrition and diet preparation.
• Treatment and monitoring of wildlife injuries and illnesses.
• Experience working with veterinary professionals in a clinical setting.
• Understanding of rehabilitation decision-making, including animal welfare and euthanasia considerations.
• Professional experience in wildlife medicine and veterinary technology.