Level 1:

Enrollment is closed

Learning Opportunities:

• • • Knowledge of the missions of Red Creek Wildlife Center, Inc. and how our missions fit in with the larger picture of wildlife conservation and protection of public health.
    • Knowledge of the regulations and laws associated with wildlife rehabilitation.
    • Exposure to the operations of a wildlife rehabilitation center.
    • Learn how to properly care for rehabilitation animals.
    • How to deal with the public during stressful wildlife situations
    • How to feed baby wild animals
    • How to restrain birds of prey for treatment and exams
    • How to administer fluids to birds and mammals
    • How to complete a physical exam
    • How to identify Pennsylvania mammals and raptors and categorize non-raptor avian species
    • How to determine proper dosing for medications and fluids
    • Interns will also be exposed to learning about various diseases, nutritional information, and understanding zoological milk formulas.

Responsibilities

Interns will be responsible for:

• • • Cleaning enclosures and caging, which may include raking, sweeping, and scrubbing.
    • Feeding and watering animals
    • Cleaning of the clinic and treatment areas.
    • Washing and disinfecting food and water bowls and caging.
    • Maintaining charts
    • Assisting staff with medical treatment and examinations of animals.
    • Identify potential health issues in animals and report these to staff.
    • Assist with intakes of new rehabilitation patients from the public, including imputing information into a database.
    • Assist with handling and enrichment for the education and foster animals.
    • Plus, any additional chores needed to maintain animals and facilities
    • In addition, interns will be expected to attend all classroom training (4 sessions per summer)
    • Interns might be able to acquire rabies vaccinations through rabies clinics at various rehabilitation centers  (when available).