Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician – Clinical Internship Application

First name *

Last name *

Your email *

Birthday *

Why do you like to work with sloths? How did you hear about The Sloth Institute? *

Have you traveled alone outside of your own country of residence? * YesNo

Do you have formal training or certification relevant to this role? * YesNo

Describe your experience with animal care and rehabilitation (Please include specific examples, species worked with, and your level of responsibility.) *

Have you ever performed syringe feeding or bottle feeding for neonatal or orphaned mammals? (If yes, describe the context, species, and frequency of the care you provided.) *

What hands-on clinical care procedures are you comfortable assisting with? (e.g., health monitoring, basic treatments, preparing nutritional supplements) *

I understand this role requires irregular hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you available to work outside of a typical daytime schedule? *
Yes

The internship is physically and emotionally demanding. Describe a time you worked in a challenging environment and how you handled it. *

This position involves independent work with minimal supervision. Provide an example of a situation where you had to make decisions and solve problems on your own. *

Are you willing to commit to the full internship duration (typically 3-6+ months in Costa Rica)? * YesNo

Why do you want to work specifically with infant and clinical rehabilitation of sloths? What motivates you about this role and this organization? *

What skills or perspectives would you bring to this position that make you a strong candidate? *

References: Please provide contact information for two professional references who can speak to your animal care or clinical experience. *

I understand this role involves living and working in a remote, tropical environment with variable conditions. I understand I will need to adapt to heat, humidity, and rigorous physical work. *
Yes

Have you ever experienced the loss of an animal in your care, If yes, how did you cope and what did you learn from that experience?*

When are you available to begin this internship? *

Submit your cover letter & CV/resume *

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