Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships
Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center
5132 Voges Road, Madison, Wisconsin
608-838-0413 x 186
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Background: Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center treats approximately
3,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals each year, including raptors, waterfowl,
songbirds, reptiles, and mammals. DCHS offers year-round wildlife internships for the
fall, spring, and summer semesters. Internships are suitable for candidates of all skill
levels and can be tailored to be more advanced for those who have previous wildlife
experience. Interns will be responsible for all aspects of daily wildlife center operations
under the direction of wildlife staff. Compensation is provided in the form of a stipend.
Duties include:
➢ Diet preparation/animal feeding
➢ Raptor and wildlife handling
➢ Admission and reception tasks
➢ Physical exam assistance
➢ Medication prep/administration
➢ Performing veterinary diagnostics
➢ Online training course completions
➢ Maintaining supply inventory
➢ Facility cleaning/sanitation
➢ Volunteer training
➢ Research projects and readings
➢ Daily shift coordination
Qualifications:
➢ Strong interest in wildlife
➢ Ability to perform rigorous indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather
➢ Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
➢ Ability to work well with others and to act as a team leader
➢ Course work in biology, wildlife management, veterinary medicine,
environmental science or related field preferred
Hours: Wildlife Rehabilitation Interns are required to work 2 days/week (spring or fall)
or 3 to 4 days/week (summer) for 20-22 weeks. Days are approximately 10-hours
long. The program operates from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. Hands-
on wildlife training, including associated pre-veterinary skills & topics, will be provided.
Dates: Summer internships are available from April – September. Fall and spring
internships are available from July – December or January – June, respectively. Start
dates are determined after interviews are complete and are based on the number of
applicants and their availability. Admissions are rolling.
Application Instructions: Send a resume and cover letter to:
- Deadlines: February 15th (summer), July 1st (fall), and November 15th (spring).
[email protected] OR Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center
Attn: Jackie Sandberg, Wildlife Program Manager
5132 Voges Road
Madison, WI 53718
Upon request, a written evaluation will be sent to the school at the completion of the
internship. Previous interns have received University of Wisconsin credit for Wildlife
Ecology, Environmental Studies, or Zoology 698 and 699.
