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WILDLIFE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP
HOW TO APPLY
SEND YOUR CV + SHORT EXPLANATION why you want to do this internship to: CONTACT@MALAYSIANWILDLIFE.ORG
♥ FULL-TIME, VOLUNTEER BASIS ♥ DURATION: 2 to 3 MONTHS ♥ START DATE: QUARTERLY ♥ LOCATION: JOGJAKARTA, INDONESIA ♥ TRAINING PROVIDED ♥ LOCAL CULTURAL DAY TRIPS ♥ ONLY £200/MONTH FEE (ACCOMMODATION/FOOD/TRAINING)
“My experience at the Rescue Centre was life changing.” Sam Hunt
Provide crucial veterinary care for rescued wildlife
This Wildlife Veterinary internship is an incredible opportunity to help care for rescued animals. Poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking of orangutans and other endangered species are at crisis levels. Our Wildlife Rescue Centre in Jogjakarta (Yogyakarta in old spelling) Indonesia accepts and cares for rescued animals. Moreover, where possible, it rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild. However, behavioural and health conditions caused by previous owners mean for many animals the centre becomes their permanent home. The centre is seeking Wildlife Veterinary Interns to provide crucial care to its animals, which include gibbons, orangutans, sun bears, birds and other rainforest animals. Also, there is the chance to get involved in the coordination of volunteer activities.
Wildlife Veterinary Internship Responsibilities
The intern assists the resident veterinarian at the centre to:
Examine and diagnose animals, and sedate if needed
Test and vaccinate for diseases
Evaluate and dress wounds
Administer medication or fluids
Perform surgery when needed
Operate and maintain medical equipment
Maintain medical records and supplies for the animals
Lead and educate volunteers in husbandry and enrichment activities
Educate volunteers about the rescue and release process.
Share the local culture with volunteers by exploring the cuisine and other experiences such as traditional wax art, music and dance.
Enjoy Jogja's fascinating sights and tastes
You will be based in the beautiful countryside, about an hour away from the vibrant city of Jogjakarta. There are plenty of unforgettable experiences to be had. For instance, watching the sunrise at the stunning Borobudur or Prambanan temple. Or, taking part in wax art classes, enjoying local dance and music performances.
Of course, there is also the delicious local cuisine. On Friday evenings, you will be welcomed into a staff member’s home or a local family for a Javan dinner. Here, you will experience traditional, home-cooked Javan cuisine. Maybe you can even try your hand preparing some. Their smiles are infectious and the delicious food just keeps on coming!
Finally, you can enjoy coming back to your comfortable on-site accommodation. Rooms have an en-suite shower and Western style toilet. They come with air-con, drinking water and tea/coffee facilities. There is a communal lobby with a TV, where volunteers socialise and enjoy meals together. Internet access is available and rooms have private balconies. The perfect way to relax at the end of the day!
WHAT YOU CAN OFFER:
A degree (or study for) veterinarian or vet nurse
Clinical experience desirable
Confidence and patience to handle animals
Good organisation and project management skills
Strong observational and record keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate volunteer groups
Good flexibility to adapt to working in a different culture
Free of allergies ( animal hair, fur, feather and dust)
Fluent in English, Bahasa Indonesia useful but not essential
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN:
The opportunity to make a real difference
Exposure to a wide range of species, many of which are endangered
Develop your experience in wildlife veterinary practice
A varied workload: from nebulizing orangutans to examining birds
Build on your skills in facilitating volunteer groups
Immersion into a wonderfully different culture
The chance to explore beautiful Indonesia
CV skills and a reference
The chance to develop your network
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
This wildlife veterinary internship is on a VOLUNTEER basis. Induction and training included.
You will need to book your own international travel to and from the wildlife centre
Accommodation and food at a subsidized rate of £200 per month. You will stay in a twin room with aircon and attached shower /toilet. Meals will be provided on site by a local cook.
A single administration fee of £100 per intern is charged. Assistance with your visa application is available: £50
NOT INCLUDED: travel, personal insurance, visa and additional snacks or drinks. Vaccinations are compulsary especially Hepatitis (A+B and Hep C serology test) and TB Tuberculosis ( BCG or recent test result to confirm no TB).
Option to extend your internship depending on satisfactory performance
Apply to: contact@malaysianwildlife.org
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS INTERNSHIP, THEN PLEASE ASK