CRITTER CARE WILDLIFE SOCIETY is located on 3
acres in Campbell Valley Regional Park in one
of the Municipalities of Vancouver, B.C. Critter
Care Wildlife Society provides short and long
term care to native mammal species, and through
rehabilitation and public education helps prevent
the suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife.
We are the only facility that specializes in mammals.
About 75 - 80 percent of our work is with the
babies. We are very busy from mid-March to September.
Spring, summer and very early fall brings the
majority of our admissions. Winter is spent
caring for the animals that were too small to
release in the fall and who have to be wintered
over, late babies, and we seem to get more injuries
in the winter.
Internship's will be offered all year long
to interested and motivated individuals (Slackers
need not apply!!!).
Working at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
can be very intense at times because of the
hours we sometimes have to keep. With any luck,
you will be working an eight hour day, but at
times it can be up to 12 hours, depending on
the number of admissions and their problems.
Sometimes there can even be a 2 A.M. feeding.
Interns will be expected to be involved in all
aspects of the shelter. Your job will include
feeding, food preparation, cleaning, laundry,
administering treatment, participating in building
projects, painting, etc... (a more detailed
description of job duties can be found here).
Internships typically last eight weeks or more,
depending on the scheduling. Because you will
be raising your own babies as well as helping
with the others, you need to commit to eight
weeks or more depending on what you want to
raise. With baby mammals it is important to
get them weaned before being passed on to someone
else. Once you have your own babies you will
want to get them weaned and most interns stay
longer so they can see them released. We supply
basic housing and most of the food. If you eat
meat you will have to buy your own meat.
You can view some of our previous interns with
their testimonials here.
Dedicated volunteers staff the Wildlife Center.
As an intern you will be treated with respect
and friendship. Previous wildlife experience
is not necessary. You must be prepared to give
100% to our furry friends. Have you ever fed
a baby raccoon, squirrel or skunk? If you want
an experience of a lifetime, E-mail us or call
at 604-530-2064 - ask for Gail Martin.
You may email
or fax the application form to 604-532-2009.
Thank you for your interest.
Gail Martin Founder/Executive Director |
