Wild ARC Practicum Program:
Are you interested in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator? Volunteer opportunities are a great way to gain experience and test out your chosen field. If you’re ready to take the next step, an intensive practicum placement is a chance to really develop your skills. Wild ARC’s well-respected Practicum Program mentors prospective rehabilitators (or other animal health professionals), and offers the opportunity to develop technical wildlife skills.
Apply by February 22
Application packages can be submitted electronically to info@wildarc.com and must include:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- 1-2 page essay describing your career goals and relevance of our practicum program
- Three references (at least one former employer)
Wild ARC’s Practicum Program offers two distinct streams:
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum (PDF)
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum – Herbivore Specialist (PDF)
Each stream provides participants with three, four or six months of intensive, hands-on wildlife rehabilitation experience. Our Practicum students work closely with our rehabilitation team; you will learn how to handle, assess and treat a wide variety of wild bird and mammal species.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation stream has a focus on medical care and treatment. The Wildlife Rehabilitation – Herbivore Specialist stream emphasizes skills in wildlife husbandry with a focus on rearing sensitive herbivores.
Practicum Educational Credit:
Our Practicum Program is a professional development opportunity. Participants can receive university course credit for completing the practicum (such as APBI 496 at the University of British Columbia), or it can fulfill the practicum requirement for various environmental or animal health programs. Alternatively, participants can register for a certificate course in wildlife rehabilitation training through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC).