At Healing Souls Sanctuary, we aim to empower our interns to grow in alignment with their interests and work towards their long-term career goals. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow our veterinary staff and assist with the daily operations of the sanctuary. To apply for the veterinary internship, applicants must be studying or have graduated from a veterinary-related field and possess clinical experience.

 

Veterinary Internship Prerequisites:

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• At least 18 years old

• Can commit to a minimum of one month

• Currently studying or graduated in a veterinary-related field

• Has clinical experience, preferably in a rehabilitation center

• Can provide at least two educational or professional references

• Fluent in English and/or Spanish

• Successfully completes a Zoom interview

 

Common Experiences During the Veterinary Internship

 

Interns can expect a variety of duties and experiences based on the duration of their internship. Those committing to one month will engage in the following activities:

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• Feeding neonate and juvenile animals

• Assisting and observing animal emergencies and triage

• Observing surgeries and learning about surgical procedures

• Observing and learning about necropsies (interns may be qualified to perform necropsies on a case-by-case basis)

• Loading syringes and administering medications to animals at the sanctuary

• Assisting with animal husbandry, including cleaning, feeding, and enrichment

• Preparing diets and nutritional needs for various species

• Maintaining accurate record keeping

• Collecting browse and leaves for animal diets

• Participating in weekly educational lectures and workshops

 

Interns who can stay longer than one month will experience additional activities, including:

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• Completing independent necropsies, depending on the animals received

• Assisting and observing animal surgeries

• Honing critical care skills such as bandaging techniques, inserting catheters for IVs, and fluid therapy

• Practicing and learning different suturing techniques

• Gaining experience in wild animal medicine and pharmacology

• Assisting with physiotherapy for recovering animals

 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to animal welfare and holistic healing. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply for the Veterinary Internship at Healing Souls Sanctuary.