Internships are an integral part of educating students and other pre-professionals about the issues facing wild cats, both in captivity and in the wild. Interns at Carolina Tiger Rescue will be exposed to daily animal care, join weekly meetings to discuss various topics, and attend weekly lectures to expand their knowledge base. By the end of their time at Carolina Tiger, interns will not only have gained experience in caring for animals, they will also be in a position to discuss issues ranging from animals in entertainment, basic vet care, and the pitfalls of private ownership.
Due to the intensity of the program, interns must be able to work from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, for the entire twelve-week session. Unfortunately, at this time Carolina Tiger Rescue is unable to offer on-site housing. We will have a modest stipend of for interns that are accepted into the program (amount TBD).
During their time at Carolina Tiger Rescue, interns will learn:
- Proper and safe feeding and watering
- Grounds maintenance
- Enclosure cleaning
- Animal enrichment
- Medication preparation and delivery
- Animal observation and record keeping
Some of the topics that will be covered in weekly talks and lectures include:
- Natural history of the species
- The use of wild animals in entertainment
- Basic veterinary care
- Enrichment for exotic animals
- Vetting animal facilities
- Veterinary care of exotic animals
***Please Note***
As part of the application process, you will need to supply a resume, cover letter, and two professional (non-relative) letters of reference. More information will be emailed to you after you have submitted your application.
Have questions about internships at Carolina Tiger Rescue? Email our Internship Coordinator, Kathryn Bertok.
We are accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Animal Husbandry Internship Program. Please submit your supporting documents as quickly as possible so that we can get you interview scheduled.
Have questions about internships at Carolina Tiger Rescue? Email our Internship Coordinator, Kathryn Bertok.
We are accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Animal Husbandry Internship Program. Please submit your supporting documents as quickly as possible so that we can get you interview scheduled.
