Exotic Cat Internship: Texas

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Agency

In-Sync Exotics

Location

Wylie, Texas

Job Category

Internships

Salary

Onsite housing and a weekly stipend ($50/week paid every other week)

Start Date

11/28/2022

Last Date to Apply

11/18/2022

Website

https://www.insyncexotics.org/

Description

In-Sync Exotics is verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and accredited by the American Sanctuary Association. We currently are home to over 70 exotic cats including lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, lynx, servals and a cheetah. We offer 3-month and 6-month internships, designed to expand your knowledge in the care of exotic cats and the running of a sanctuary.

Experience includes diet preparation, feeding, cleaning enclosures, enrichment, observation of medical care at our on-site clinic, record keeping, general maintenance and more.

Our interns work hard in all kinds of weather conditions, in a small close-knit team and learn a great deal about all aspects of exotic cat care.

Interns will experience a wide variety of tasks throughout the day. Beginning with pulling heavy boxes of meat to thaw, followed by cleaning outdoor and indoor exhibits, preparing diets, preparing and distributing enrichment, record keeping and grounds maintenance.

Additionally, interns will assist keepers in feeding and medication administration.
There are opportunities during the internship to learn more about veterinary care and behavioral training. A day’s work can be long hours especially in the case of an emergency.

Work begins at 8am and sometimes doesn’t finish until after 5pm. Once a week interns will be required to carry out a night shift (7.30pm -11pm). The following day work would begin at 10am. A week is 5 days of work with a 2-day break.

We are currently accepting applications for the following terms:
Winter: November 28, 2022 – February 18, 2023
Spring: February 27, 2023 – May 20, 2023

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older
Must have completed or be working towards a degree in an animal-related field
Must be in good physical condition and able to lift at least 50 pounds
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be able to commit to a 12-week requirement (6 month internships also available)

Please apply by emailing Heather Lazek at heatherlrt@gmail.com

Contact Person

Heather Lazek

Contact eMail

heatherlrt@gmail.com

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