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The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital consistently\u00a0has patients throughout the year, and much of the intern&#8217;s responsibilities will focus on these animals. Click to learn more about our hospital&#8217;s current\u00a0sea turtle\u00a0patients.<\/p>\n<p>The role of the Animal Rehabilitation Intern is to assist staff with basic husbandry care of hospital patients, including diet preparation, feeding, water quality, habitat maintenance, data entry, and assisting with restraint and veterinary procedures as needed. Under certain circumstances, interns may also assist with beach rescues, necropsies and animal releases back to the wild.<\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate students interested in careers in animal care and husbandry, biology, or wildlife conservation and rehabilitation preferred. Ability to lift fifty pounds and strong swimming ability required. Interns work four, 10-hour-days a week, including at least one weekend day and sometimes both. A 12 week commitment is preferred. Intern hours may vary widely according to the medical needs of animals in residence,\u00a0so\u00a0interns MUST have independent, reliable transportation. 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