Intern, Animal Care

The Animal Care team is responsible for providing daily medical care and enrichment to rescued residents. The intern will assist in daily health treatments, feedings, and enrichment activities, and receive opportunities to learn about veterinary-based care practices and ethical sanctuary-based research.

Requirements

• Feeding residents in animal hospital and on the sanctuary grounds
• Monitoring wellness of animal hospital residents
• Cleaning cages, floors, and food and water bowls in hospital
• Assisting in daily enrichment activities
• Participating in animal health checks led by caregivers
• Washing scrubs, towels, and blankets used in the animal hospital
• Cleaning animal enclosures and giving fresh bedding for the animals
• Participating in larger grounds maintenance projects as needed

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in Farm Sanctuary’s medical insurance plan starting the second month of the internship
• Communal housing on sanctuary premises provided and preferred