Animal Health
Internship
(unpaid)
Howletts Wild Animal
Park and Port Lympne Reserve work in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation;
a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred
species back into their natural habitats.
We have an exciting
training placement available for an enthusiastic individual wanting to gain
valuable zoo animal experience. The internship is based at Port Lympne Reserve
veterinary centre.
The successful
candidate will gain valuable experience and follow a structured training
programme, with coaching and mentoring provided by the veterinary team. Our
practical training provides significant insight into the functioning of a
successful and responsible zoological collection, the aim being to promote your
future employability.
We are looking for
candidates who are able to commit to a 6-12 month term and be willing and
available to come in from 8am to 5pm, between 4 and 5 days per week Mon-Fri.
Candidates must be motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and
zoo animal care, but no prior veterinary experience is necessary. The internship would ideally suit a recent
graduate with an animal based/ conservation degree. A valid driving licence is
required.
As we are a
Registered Charity, funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we
are unable to offer any wages or salary for the placement. We will provide a
full uniform and discount at the park food outlets for the days that you attend
work. No other financial benefits are offered. Candidates will need to have the
ability to financially support themselves for the entire length of the
internship. Please be aware that we are unable to offer accommodation.
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To apply: email your
CV and covering letter outlining why you are the right person for the placement
to Jane Hopper: janeh@aspinallfoundation.org
Please put the
position you are applying for in the subject line: ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN
Closing date: Friday
3rd June 2016
To find out more
about us and the work of the Aspinall Foundation, please visit our web site: www.aspinallfoundation.org
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