Provide 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 West Java, 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. Practically, you will assist the 2 resident vets at the vet clinic and quarantine facility for 2 1/2 days a week and also work in general animal care with the animal keepers.

Wildlife Veterinary Internship Responsibilities 

The intern assists the resident veterinarians at the centre to:

• Administer prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments
• Working with the vets in assisting with veterinary procedures
• Operate and maintain medical equipment
• Maintain medical records and supplies for the animals
• Observing animals’ food consumption and checking for any signs of ill health or stress
• Helping with the special care of sick or orphaned animals that may need hand-feeding