Commitment: 12 – 20 hours per week over a 3-6-month semester, minimum 100 hours
Location: Medical Center, 3516 W. 26th Street Chicago, IL 60623
This unique internship intersects with three distinct PAWS Chicago departments: the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic, Animal Care and Shelter Medicine. Interns will spend one month with each department and will leave their internship with a deeper understanding of the complexities of animal sheltering.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will engage in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:
- Participating in the daily care of all animals (dogs and cats)
- Following cleaning, feeding, and watering protocols to maintain the health of the animals
- Providing enrichment and socialization to the animals
- Ensuring the animal housing areas are organized and presentable
- Identifying and communicating animal health and/or behavioral observations
- Caring for animals recovering from surgery
- Assisting veterinary staff with supply preparation, paperwork and data entry
- Helping to feed and clean feral cat housing post-surgery
Requirements
- Passion for animals and belief in our mission to create a No Kill Chicago
- Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time and perform physical tasks that include but are not limited to climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, crawling, holding, and lifting
- Ability to adapt and solve problems proactively
- Positive attitude and willingness to go "the extra mile"
- Comfort working with others, including staff and volunteers
- Previous experience performing animal care activities is desirable
This internship may interest you if you are interested in the following fields: Animal Care, Animal Science, Animal Sheltering, Biology, Shelter Management, Veterinary Services, Zoology.
This role is only available in-person.
Please note that all PAWS Chicago internships are unpaid.
