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Animal Internships

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The animal industry is an enormous industry. It is a career that provides heartwarming satisfaction that comes with improving another life. It is becoming more and more popular among the youth.

To start a career in this field, an animal internship is one of the most famous and rewarding options for job seekers. There are different types of internships available with a wide variety of animals and many opportunities like compensation and college credit.

Pursuing an internship in this sector is a solid way to make contacts, learn new skills, and combine your hard-earned book learning with some necessary real-world experience. It also gives a competitive edge when it comes time to apply for a job and enhance your CV.

For your further assistance, here we have made a list that contains some of the best animal internships only for you. So scroll down to see this amazing list and find something you like. Lots of Luck!!

Animal Programs-Marine Conservation Education Internship – Spring 2021

Walt Disney World Resort would like to offer you its Marine Conservation Education Internship program beginning in spring 2021. The work location of this event is Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As part of this opportunity, you will make an impact by supporting family and youth conservation education programming, while also delivering content onstage at the Seas with Nemo & friends. To avail this lucky chance, candidates should be junior, senior or recent college graduate or undergraduate degree.

Provided By: Walt Disney World Resort
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Ongoing
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Animal Ambassador Intern (Zoo)

Audubon Zoo is now filling its Animal Ambassador Intern position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is an unpaid position that requires at least 32 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. It will also provide an exciting and unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Audubon Zoo‡s collection of animal ambassadors at Audubon Zoo. To be considered, you should be at least 18 years old and must demonstrate an interest in animal care and public education.

Provided By: Audubon Zoo
Type: N/A
Duration: 12 weeks
Deadline: 1-Sep-2021
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Kennels Winter Dog Mushing Intern

Student Conservation Association is currently welcoming talented and animal lovers to come and join its Kennels Winter Dog Mushing Intern program located in Arlington, VA. This is paid position that will provide extensive hands-on training and mentoring in all skills areas related to dog mushing including feeding, vet care, training, sled building/ repair, and risk management on the job and in the backcountry. If you are interested in this role, then apply now!

Provided By: Student Conservation Association
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Ongoing
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Animal Agriculture Management Intern 2021

Cargill is now encouraging bright students to fill its Animal Agriculture Management Intern position for summer 2021. This program is paid and is normally 12 weeks in duration. It involves physical activity in food, feed and/or grain processing environments which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a fairly regular basis. Enrolment in a bachelor‡s degree or higher in an agriculture-related degree is required to apply.

Provided By: Cargill
Type: N/A
Duration: 12 weeks
Deadline: Ongoing
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Animal Control Intern

The City Of Green Bay‡s Police Department is currently granting a wonderful offer to join its Animal Control Internship in Green Bay, WI. This is a year-round and paid position. The motive of this position will assist in enforcing City ordinances and State laws that pertain to the care and control of all animals in accordance with established systems and procedures. You must be pursuing a degree in biology, social work, criminal justice, psychology or a related field, in order to participate.

Provided By: City Of Green Bay
Type: N/A
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing
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Animal Enrichment Intern

Prospect Park Zoo has a current need for a talented and passionate Intern for its Animal Enrichment team. This will be an exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in animal care. All selected candidates will have the chance to develop and evaluate animal enrichment and contribute to the zoological community.

Provided By: Prospect Park Zoo
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Ongoing
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Asia Quest Internship (Fall 2021)

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is looking to hire candidates for its Asia Quest Internship that will take place in fall 2021. The goal of this internship is to provide a basic understanding of general husbandry of the animals located in Asia Quest. Well, the best part is that it will provide you hands-on experience in the field as you grow in your positions. All second-year college student or recent graduate in Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine or related program, are invited to join.

Provided By: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Ongoing
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Fishes and Invertebrates Intern (Aquarium)

Audubon Aquarium is proudly informing you that it has an amazing vacancy for the post of Fishes and Invertebrates Intern. This program will offer a practical, on-the-job experience for those seeking a career in an Aquarium field. If you will be selected for this internship, you are asked to work 24-32 hours a week for 12 weeks. The primary duty of this role is to assists staff with daily animal husbandry for a diverse collection of fishes and invertebrates. The event will run for 12 weeks

Provided By: Audubon Aquarium
Type: N/A
Duration: 12 weeks
Deadline: Ongoing
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Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Veterinary Intern

ACPS is now calling you to take a part in its Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Veterinary Intern program based in Jacksonville, FL. This position is a one-year, paid internship designed to provide a licensed veterinarian experience in all aspects of shelter medicine, surgery, outbreak management and preventive medicine in various shelter settings. To be eligible, candidates should be a graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine.

Provided By: Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services
Type: N/A
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing
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Birds Intern (Species Survival Center)

Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center is in search of candidates for its Birds Internship based in Species Survival Center. Throughout the duration of this role, interns will gain valuable hands-on experience working with a collection of about 80 endangered whooping cranes and Mississippi Sandhill cranes and other various bird species at this AZA certified facility. The length of this program is 3 to 6 months.

Provided By: Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
Type: N/A
Duration: 3-6 months
Deadline: Ongoing
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