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Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Stark County Park District is currently seeking Wildlife Rehabilitation interns to further their ... Requirements: * Must currently be actively working on a degree in field of biology, pre-vet ...

Stark County Auditor

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

... Wildlife Ambassador Enrichment interns to further their education in animal enrichment and ... Must currently be actively working on a degree in field of biology, pre-vet, zoology, conservation ...

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Rhino Internship

Glen Rose, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

... other vet procedures * Completion of independent project Desired Experience, Capabilities and ... Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific ...

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Rhino Internship

Glen Rose, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

... other vet procedures * Completion of independent project Desired Experience, Capabilities and ... Undergraduate degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or a related scientific ...

Houston Zoo

Administrative Assistant, Vet Clinic

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. Job Duties and ... Supports coordination and performance of onboarding for incoming students, interns, residents, and ...

houstonzoo

Administrative Assistant, Vet Clinic

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. Job Duties and ... Supports coordination and performance of onboarding for incoming students, interns, residents, and ...

NCSU

Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician

Raleigh, NC

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

... vet tech students, and interns in carnivore restraint and nursing care. * Serve as a core ... Strong background in advanced veterinary nursing; experience with wildlife, exotics, or carnivore ...

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How much do wildlife vet internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for wildlife vet internship in the United States is $17.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wildlife Vet Internship vs Wildlife Veterinarian?

AspectWildlife Vet InternshipWildlife Veterinarian
Required CredentialsUndergraduate degree or veterinary school enrollmentVeterinary degree (DVM/VMD) and licensing
Work EnvironmentWildlife rescue centers, conservation projects, fieldworkClinics, zoos, wildlife hospitals, fieldwork
Employer & IndustryNon-profit organizations, research institutions, conservation groupsVeterinary clinics, zoos, wildlife hospitals

Wildlife Vet Internships are typically entry-level positions for students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, while Wildlife Veterinarians are licensed professionals providing medical care to wildlife. Internships focus on learning and observation, whereas veterinarians perform diagnosis and treatment. Both roles are vital in wildlife conservation but differ mainly in credentials and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Wildlife Vet Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 58% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,171 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship - Unpaid

Stark County Auditor

On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Internship

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Stark County Park District is currently seeking Wildlife Rehabilitation interns to further their education and experience at our Wildlife Conservation Center. If you're passionate about wildlife and wish to gain some hands-on experience in animal care, we're the place for you!

Students Can Expect To:

  • Gain supervised knowledge of Ohio's native wildlife, human/wildlife conflicts, non-lethal solutions, and state and federal regulations governing wildlife rehabilitation.
  • Students will be working closely with staff and volunteers as well as gaining experience in educating the public on wildlife.
  • Will learn species specific diets, basic animal husbandly, caging criteria, handling techniques, animal enrichment, release criteria, and other skills relating to wildlife rehabilitation.
  • Students will also be responsible for completing a project, Featured Case feature the life of a native wild animal from the time it has come into the center to the time it is released. This feature will be displayed on our website and/or face book for public viewing.
  • Gain valuable customer service, communication, and listening skills.
  • Encounter moderate to frequent exposure to insects, poisonous vegetation, zoonotic diseases and moderate exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the year.

Requirements:

  • Must currently be actively working on a degree in field of biology, pre-vet, zoology, conservation, or equivalent field(s)
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred

Hours: 16-24 hours a week from August through December 2026 (14 weeks). Ability to work a pre-determined hours and days of the week and a varied schedule including weekends is required. Typical scheduled shifts are 8:00a.m. 2:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. 8:00p.m. but may vary with advance notice.

EOE - M/F/D/V

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